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No. 0492

Shaymin

Gratitude Pokémon

Shaymin
Official art
Grass
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
2.1 kg 4.6 lbs
Base stat total
600 top 6%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Mythical
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
When the turning of seasons brings the cruel winter to its end and the joyous people give thanks to the heavens, Shaymin appears and covers the withered land with flowers.
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Base stats

HP100160–207310–404
Atk10094–167184–328
Def10094–167184–328
SpA10094–167184–328
SpD10094–167184–328
Spe10094–167184–328
Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon
HP100Atk100Def100Spe100SpD100SpA100

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Shaymin outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Shaymin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 152Shaymin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120Shaymin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Natural Cure

    Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.43% of teams · rank #120 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Natural Cure
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Seed Flare
  2. Earth Power
  3. Synthesis
  4. Dazzling Gleam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.23%
  • Rated 1500+0.28%
  • Rated 1630+0.43%
  • Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.43%

Moves

  • Seed Flare100%
  • Earth Power99.8%
  • Synthesis98.6%
  • Dazzling Gleam96.8%
  • Substitute2.1%
  • Giga Drain1.3%
  • Leech Seed1%
  • Healing Wish0.2%
  • Protect0.1%
  • Rest0.1%

Items

  • Life Orb64.6%
  • Leftovers34.1%
  • Choice Scarf1.2%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe60.5%
  • Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA29%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.3%
  • Modest 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe2%
  • Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe0.8%

Tera types

  • Fairy65.3%
  • Ground31.7%
  • Dragon2.1%
  • Grass0.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Shaymin does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20
10Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
19Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
28SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5
37Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
46Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
55Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
64Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
73Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
82Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
91Healing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10
100Seed FlareHas a 40% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by two stages.GrassSpec12085%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Gratitude Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Field

About its forms: Forms have different stats and can learn different moves. Moves are retained through form changes. Shaymin transforms into Sky Forme with the use of a Gracidea. It is limited to Land Forme at night, when frozen, and in the storage system boxes; under these conditions, Sky Shaymin reverts to Land Forme, and the Gracidea has no effect. The Gracidea must be used again to return to Sky Forme. In Generation IV, Shaymin is also limited to Land Forme in the Wi-Fi Club and the Union Room. A Gracidea may be received by showing a Shaymin met in a fateful encounter to a certain NPC, depending on the game: * Platinum: A woman in southwest Floaroma Town. * HeartGold and SoulSilver: The owner of the Goldenrod City flower shop. * Black and White: A woman in the Lacunosa Town Pokémon Center. * Black 2 and White 2: A woman in the Striaton City Pokémon Center.

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  1. When the turning of seasons brings the cruel winter to its end and the joyous people give thanks to the heavens, Shaymin appears and covers the withered land with flowers.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  5. It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
シェイミ
Japanese (romaji)
Shaymin
Korean
쉐이미
Chinese (Traditional)
謝米
Chinese (Simplified)
谢米
French
Shaymin
German
Shaymin
Spanish
Shaymin
Italian
Shaymin

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
100
Base experience
270
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Platinum 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30
Pearl 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30
Diamond 1 area
  • Flower ParadiseStatic encounter · Lv 30