Grass gives Shaymin strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. A competitive force since Gen 4. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Gratitude Pokemon.
Shaymin's stats barely vary. 6 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 HP EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Shaymin Weakness
FragileShaymin is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Shaymin's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Shaymin is a mythical Grass type with 600 total stats. No evolution, no breeding. You get one through events or special distribution.
How to Evolve
For a special attacker, Shaymin wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Natural Cure contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Shaymin Moveset
- Earth Power
- Seed Flare
- Aromatherapy
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Shaymin develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Energy Ball and Seed Flare show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Shaymin doesn't appear in Black & White. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Shaymin is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Shaymin is a Mythical Pokemon rated C-Tier on our tier list. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Base 100 HP is where it shines.
Shaymin's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Crobat (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Shaymin has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Shaymin doesn't evolve. As a Mythical Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Grass type with 600 BST.
Run Natural Cure on Shaymin. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Shaymin fills the support role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Shaymin appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
As a Mythical Pokemon, Shaymin has limited availability — 12 games since its debut in Diamond & Pearl. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A