Shaymin Best Moveset
100 across every stat on Grass with AbilityNatural Cure clearing status on the switch. The moveset runs balanced Grass TermStab at modest power and speed. Sky Forme shifts to 127 Sp. Atk and 127 Speed with Air Slash flinch at 60% through AbilitySerene Grace, but base Shaymin stays grounded. Tera Grass boosts the main TermStab.
100 across all stats with Natural Cure in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Seed Flare from 100 Sp. Atk with a Serene Grace-like chance to drop Sp. Def. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Shaymin best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Flare
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen V (Black & White). Land form couldn't match Sky form's 127 Speed and flinch rate. 100/100/100 was decent but unremarkable in a format full of stronger options.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Seed Flare
- Aromatherapy
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Seed Flare and Healing Wish support were useful but not enough to compete at the level above.
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Seed Flare
- Air Slash
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Grass typing with 100 Speed wasn't fast enough, and better support Pokemon took the team slot.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Flare
- Earth Power
- Air Slash
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) after missing Sword & Shield. Four gens of decline. The Land form was always the lesser Shaymin.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Seed Flare
- Leech Seed
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Shaymin Weakness
Shaymin is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Shaymin Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Shaymin
Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (155-183%). Gengar's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 87-102%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin16-19% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Blaziken builds →Close Combat78-91% Flare Blitz 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball38-45% Sludge Bomb 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Lapras builds →Surf18-21% Thunderbolt12-14% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Shaymin is a mythical Grass type with 600 total stats. No evolution, no breeding. You get one through events or special distribution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Shaymin
No wild encounters for Shaymin in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Shaymin is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Shaymin is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Floaro Gardens when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Shaymin in Legends: Arceus
Shaymin doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Shaymin cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Shaymin can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Shaymin is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Upon taking in the scent of a particular rare flower, Shaymin is enveloped in light, and its tiny body transforms. I took a whiff of the flower myself, but alas, my body remained unchanged.
Shaymin Guide
Shaymin is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. 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.
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. With base 100 Speed, Natural Cure gives Shaymin an edge before opponents can react.
Shaymin fills the sweeper 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.
The core moveset is Earthpower, Seedflare, Leech Seed, and Air Slash. Earthpower leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves