Shaymin

The Gratitude Pokémon
#492 - Shaymin
Debut	Pokémon: Diamond Version Pokémon: Pearl Version
Species Info
Type	+
Height	Land Forme: 0.2 m (0'08") Sky Forme: 0.4 m (1'04")
Weight	Land Forme: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) Sky Forme: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.)
Color	Green
Gender Ratio	Genderless
Ability	Natural Cure / Serene Grace
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Unbreedable
Icon		Sprite
		File:492sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	100	Speed	100
Attack	100	Sp. Attack	100
Defense	100	Sp. Defense	100
Base Statistics (Sky Forme)
Hit Points	100	Speed	127
Attack	103	Sp. Attack	120
Defense	75	Sp. Defense	75
Training Info
Catch Rate	45	Hatch Steps	30,720
Base Exp.	64	Effort Points	HP
Happiness	100
To Lv.100	Slow

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Shaymin is a hedgehog-like legendary Pokémon that was introduced in the fourth generation games. It is obtained primarily through Nintendo events or using items obtained at said events, although it has also become obtainable through spin-off games.

Information

Shaymin's Sky Forme.

Shaymin is a small and peaceful Pokémon that is commonly associated with nature. It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling to resemble a flowering plant. Shaymin also has the ability to dissolve toxins in the air, which can instantly change ruined land into fertile fields of flowers (which is implied to be the origin of Floaroma Town). The flowers on its bodies will burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.

Additionally, Shaymin possesses two alternate forms. Its Land Forme is its original from from Diamond and Pearl. This form is a grass type that resembles a white hedgehog. Platinum introduces the Sky Forme, which has a sleeker and more canine-like appearance, as well as also being a Flying-type. Shaymin will assume its Sky Forme when exposed to a Gracidea Flower between the hours of 4 AM and 8 PM, but it reverts into Land Forme when night falls (as well as when it is either frozen or deposited in a PC Box).

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl and Platinum Versions, Shaymin appears in the Flower Paradise, which can only be reached with the event item Oak's Letter.

Moves

Generation IV

Name	Type	Cat	PP	Power	Accur	Gen	Cont	D/P	P

Weaknesses

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x1

x1

x0.5

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x2

x2

x1

x0.5

x0.5

x2

x1

x2

x1

x1

x1

x0.5

Other Games

In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Shaymin appears in Pueltown during a special mission where it acts as a bouquet for a wedding and must be calmed through battle after being attacked by Team Dim Sun. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Shaymin appeared at the top of Sky Peak and would ask to join the party the second time they climbed the dungeon. Shaymin also appeared in Pokémon Rumble, where it was unlocked with a ticket earned by releasing Arbok, Charizard, Kangaskhan, Bastiodon and Arcanine. In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Shaymin appeared at Flower Zone but could not be befriended. In 'Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, it was featured in a bonus mission where it appeared at Latolato Trail. It had to first be battled in Normal Forme, and then it had to be chased and battled while it was in Sky Forme. After being captured, Shaymin could be transferred to the fourth generation games.

Other Appearances

In Other Media

• Shaymin is featured in the eleventh movie, where it is pulled into the Distortion World on accident, which leads Ash and his friends to protect it from Zero, who seeks to use it to create a portal to the Distortion World. During the movie it switches forms several times, with the Land Forme being more timid while the Sky Forme is braver and more daring. At the end of the movie it is safely returned to a group of Shaymin. One episode of the Sinnoh series also featured Marley bringing an injured Shaymin to safety with the help of Ash's group. They were hounded by Team Rocket the whole time, but in the end Team Rocket was beaten when other Shaymin came with Gracidea flowers so that they could beat them in Sky Forme.

Trivia

• Its name origin is uncertain, although "sha" is Japanese for gratitude. It may also be a play on the Hebrew word Shamayim, which means sky and is part of the word used for heaven in Jewish mysticism.