Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire is super effective against ShayminView Volcanion → | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Flying is super effective against ShayminView Togekiss → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against ShayminView Mamoswine → | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Poison is super effective against ShayminView Toxapex → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Bug is super effective against ShayminView Volcarona → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion can KO Shaymin with Fire Blast (158-187%). Togekiss's Air Slash hits Shaymin for 69-81%. Mamoswine deals 55-65% with Ice Shard.
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x87-102%KO Fire Blast 2x158-187%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x69-81% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake34-40% Ice Shard 2x55-65% Knock Off30-35% | ||
Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Toxapex builds →Scald8-9% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shaymin View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain12-15% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Shaymin Best Moveset
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
Shaymin best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Flare
- Earth Power
- Air Slash
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Shaymin's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Seed Flare and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fairy coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shaymin in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shaymin can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Shaymin is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Shaymin Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Shaymin is a Mythical Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Seedflare with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Shaymin fills the sweeper role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 100 Attack). Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Seedflare, Earthpower, Air Slash, and Rest. Seedflare leads at 21% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves