Shaymin (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shaymin (disambiguation).

Shaymin シェイミ Shaymin #492 Shaymin Shaymin Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Grass Unknown Shaymin Grass Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Natural Cure Shaymin Serene Grace Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 121 cycles
Height 0'08" 0.2 m Shaymin 1'04" 0.4 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg Shaymin 11.5 lbs. 5.2 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64 Gen. IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Shaymin 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Shaymin) is a Grass-type Legendary Pokémon.

While it is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon, it has a second Forme activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. Its original Forme, Land Forme, will then become Sky Forme.

Shaymin was officially revealed in February 2008, when it was listed as a star of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In early June of the same year, its Sky Forme was revealed, which takes on the Flying type as a secondary type.

Biology

Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins

Shaymin is a small, white hedgehog-like Pokémon. In Land Forme, it has green fur on its back and a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the Gracidea flower. Several Gracidea-like flowers also appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses an impending danger, it rapidly hides it back. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is the smallest Legendary Pokémon to date. In Sky Forme, it has a slender, canine appearance with resemblance of a small reindeer. The fur on its back becomes a mohawk, and it has a red flower petal on the right side of its neck, resembling a scarf or cape. It has flat, white ears resembling wings, a small ruff on the front of its neck, and a stumpy tail. Shaymin will change into Sky Forme and back if it touches a Gracidea. It reverts to Land Forme at night or if it is frozen. Shaymin can instantly purify any polluted area of all impurities in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. It takes in the polluted air, purifies it inside its body, breaks it down into water and light, and releases the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. Its power varies on the type of pollution absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others.

Each season, Shaymin gathers with others in a flower field somewhere and migrates from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying because a new field of flowers grow where it lands. Shaymin is also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Its personality is almost opposite with each form: in Land Forme, it is shy and easily scared, while in Sky Forme, it is courageous and playful. If wet, it shakes itself to dry itself off, and exhibits the behavior of scratching itself with a hind leg. Shaymin lives in fields of flowers. Since it camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice. It has been seen liking sweet food. Shaymin is the only known Pokémon to know Seed Flare.

In the anime

Land Forme Shaymin in the anime

Major appearances

Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin made its debut in the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it was fleeing from Giratina, after enraging it in the Reverse World. Shaymin thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, when the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin to utilize its Seed Flare to open a portal to the real world. It premiered both of its forms in the movie. Shaymin also makes a minor appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life's credits where it stands gazing upon the land on a tree. This Shaymin had the ability to talk via telepathy.

Other

Shaymin made its debut anime appearance in Keeping In Top Forme!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP168 Shaymin Dawn's Pokédex Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. When the Gracidea flower is in bloom, its pollen allows Shaymin to change into its Sky Forme from its Land Forme. Shaymin also have a tendency to migrate.

In the manga

Land Forme Shaymin in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure!

In the Giratina and the Sky Warrior manga

Main article: Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin appeared in the manga adaption of the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta befriended a Shaymin at his home on Route 201.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Yū Shirogane traded the movie Shaymin to his Platinum game.

In the TCG

Main article: Shaymin (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant. Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Platinum The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. HeartGold The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers. Y The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) Platinum One Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Poké Transporter

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Movie Shaymin	Japanese	Japan	50	July 6 to September 30, 2008
	Toys "R" Us Shaymin	English	United States	50	February 8 to 14, 2009
	Movie 11 Shaymin	English	Europe	50	April 4 to June 20, 2009
	Movie 11 Shaymin	Spanish	Spain	50	April 15 to May 15, 2009
	Film 11 Shaymin	German	Germany	50	April 25 to May 22, 2009
	Film 11 Shaymin	French	Europe	50	May 12 to July 11, 2009
	Film 11 Shaymin	Italian	Italy	50	May 16 to June 20, 2009
	Character Fair Shaymin	Korean	South Korea	50	July 24 to 26, 2009
	Time Square Shaymin	Korean	South Korea	30	May 1 to 2, 2010
	Pokémon Center Shaymin	Japanese	Japan	50	December 19, 2011 to January 5, 2012

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Oblivia Shaymin	Japanese	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	March 18, 2010 onwards
	Oblivia Shaymin	English	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
	Oblivia Shaymin	French	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
	Oblivia Shaymin	German	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
	Oblivia Shaymin	Italian	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 15, 2010 onwards
	Oblivia Shaymin	Spanish	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 15, 2010 onwards

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Sky Peak (Top), will ask to join team automatically after climbing the dungeon a second time
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown (during an Extra Mission)
Pokémon Rumble	Ticket for releasing Arbok, Charizard, Kangaskhan, Bastiodon, and Arcanine
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Glacier: World Axle - B2F*
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone *

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Lum Berry (100%)
Platinum
Events*		Micle Berry (100%)	Soothe Bell (100%)

Stats Base stats

Land Forme

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP: 100 160 - 207 310 - 404 Attack: 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Defense: 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Sp. Atk: 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Sp. Def: 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Speed: 100 94 - 167 184 - 328 Total: 600 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Sky Forme

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP: 100 160 - 207 310 - 404 Attack: 103 97 - 170 189 - 335 Defense: 75 72 - 139 139 - 273 Sp. Atk: 120 112 - 189 220 - 372 Sp. Def: 75 72 - 139 139 - 273 Speed: 127 118 - 196 233 - 388 Total: 600 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Land Forme

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆ Power 2/4 ★★☆☆ Skill 2/3 ★★☆ Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆ Jump 3/3 ★★★ Total 14/19 ★★☆

Sky Forme

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆ Power 4/4 ★★★★ Skill 3/4 ★★★☆ Stamina 3/3 ★★★ Jump 5/5 ★★★★★ Total 18/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Land Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is: Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Sky Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is: Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Land Forme

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX  Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 0?? Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 0?? Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 0?? Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Sky Forme

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX  Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 0?? Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 0?? Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 0?? Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 6464 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10 8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10 9191 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5 100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shaymin in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shaymin in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Land Forme

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX  Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shaymin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shaymin cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Sky Forme

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX  Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shaymin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shaymin cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shaymin Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Browser entry   It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by launching leaves and causing explosions.
Pokémon Rumble Land Forme Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●● Sky Forme Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Land Forme Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●● Sky Forme Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Shaymin will be your Guide to the Sky Pavilion, which is reached from the Flower Zone. Shaymin's very skilled at Absol's Hurdle Bounce--and proud of it!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Nighttime and when frozen Shaymin Land Forme Shaymin  Grass

Gracidea ↔

Gracidea Sky Forme Shaymin  Grass  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Shaymin images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Like Darkrai, despite being an event-exclusive Legendary Pokémon, both the Surf glitch and tweaking are able to allow the player to access the Flower Paradise without the event having been activated.
  • This has been rectified in Pokémon Platinum, as neither Pokémon will appear without the event, even if the player manages to access their area.
• Land Forme Shaymin is the first and the only (not counting Arceus with the Meadow Plate) pure Grass-type Legendary Pokémon.
• Although Shaymin is a Legendary Pokémon, normal wild Pokémon battle music plays while battling it. It shares this trait with Cresselia, Latias, and Latios.
  • Out of the these, Shaymin is the only one that doesn't roam around.
• Shaymin is implied to be behind the creation of Floaroma Town, as one person notes it was a barren wasteland until one day flowers mysteriously covered it all after someone gave thanks for life's blessings. Additionally, the woman who gives the player a Gracidea flower can be found in Floaroma Town.
• Marley makes brief references to Shaymin in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum if spoken with during the player's travel with her in Victory Road. She wants to reach the smooth rock on Route 224. Additionally, if a Shaymin is in the player's party, she will take notice.
• Shaymin seems to appear only when someone gives thanks for a significant blessing in their life. A girl in Floaroma Town states that the flowers the town is famous for appeared after someone gave thanks for nature's blessings. With Oak's Letter, Shaymin will lead the player to Flower Paradise after they give thanks for their Pokémon journey at the white rock on Route 224.
• Unlike most Legendary Pokémon, Shaymin needs only 1,059,860 Experience to get to level 100, whereas others need 1,250,000. It shares this trait with Mew and Celebi.
• Shaymin's Sky Forme has a different cry than its Land Forme.
  • Despite this, the only cry used in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is the one of its Land Forme.
  • Due to the Pokédex only registering the first Forme's cry, it is impossible to listen to the Sky Forme's cry on it. This is because Shaymin traded in their Sky Forme revert to Land Forme, and wild Shaymin are always in their Land Forme. Also, Pokémon battled between players are not registered in the Pokédex, meaning that it is impossible to register a Sky Forme Shaymin before the Land Forme. It shares this trait with the starter Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow. In Generation V, the Pokédex allows switching between which form is the primary one displayed, therefore allowing Sky Forme's cry to be listened to.
• Shaymin is tied with Celebi for highest base stat total of all Grass-type Pokémon.
• A Shaymin caught at the Flower Paradise in Pokémon Platinum will be a fateful encounter Pokémon, making it the only Pokémon able to be caught from the wild that has this status. This is to allow it to transform into Sky Forme, as non-fateful Shaymin cannot transform.
  • This may be part of the reason why Oak's Letter was never released for distribution to Diamond and Pearl, as the Shaymin in those games, even if it is caught legitimately, will not be a fateful encounter Shaymin and thus not be able to transform. The reason behind disallowing this was probably to disallow those who had cheated to get Shaymin and those who used the Surf glitch and tweaking to do so from obtaining the otherwise-special Sky Forme Shaymin.
• Sky Forme Shaymin has the highest base Speed of all Grass types.
• Land Forme Shaymin is the shortest Legendary Pokémon.
• Shaymin follows the trend of every generation introducing a Legendary Pokémon with a base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 all around. Others that follow this trend include Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Manaphy, and Victini.

Origin

Shaymin is based on a hedgehog. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back makes it somewhat resemble a chia pet as well. Moreover, when Shaymin (Land Forme) blooms with flowers, as seen in the anime, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which serves to emphasize Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. On the other hand, Shaymin's Sky Forme shares most of its traits with a small, young terrier-type dog, but its sprightly behavior, its affinity for flowers, and its ability to fly bring to mind fairies. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects that resemble that of a reindeer as well.

Name origin

Shaymin may be a combination of 謝 xiè (Chinese for thanks/gratitude) or ジェイド jeido (jade, one of Shaymin's most dominant colors) and 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog). It may also involve shaman (a mystic) or stamen (a plant part). Alternatively, it may be a corruption of ם‎שמי‎ Shamayim (Hebrew for heaven/sky), correlating directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シェイミ Shaymin From 謝/谢 xiè or ジェイド jade, and 蝟 harinezumi. It may be derived from shaman, stamen, or ם‎שמי‎ Shamayim. French Shaymin Same as Japanese name Spanish Shaymin Same as Japanese name German Shaymin Same as Japanese name Italian Shaymin Same as Japanese name Korean 쉐이미 Sheimi Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 潔咪 / 洁咪 Jiémī Transliteration of Japanese name. 潔 jié (clean) can also refer to its ability to purify the surrounding. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Shaymin (M11)

External links

• Sky Forme Shaymin on Smogon Pokédex (Generation IV)
• Sky Forme Shaymin on Smogon Pokédex (Generation V)

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