Pokemon Guide
Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Shaymin’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Shaymin guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Shaymin can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Shaymin performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Shaymin, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Shaymin
National Dex
#0492
Type
Grass
Species
Gratitude Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg
2.1 kg
Abilities
Natural Cure
Shaymin has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Shaymin’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Seed Flare is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Energy Ball is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Air Slash is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Earth Power is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Dazzling Gleam is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Leech Seed is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Synthesis is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Healing Wish is one of Shaymin’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Shaymin’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available yet.
Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Grass
Weaknesses
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resistances
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immunities
None
Shaymin’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Natural Cure gives Shaymin an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Shaymin evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Shaymin’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Shaymin had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Shaymin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Flower Paradise through the Oak’s Letter event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Flower Paradise through the Oak’s Letter event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Flower Paradise through the Oak’s Letter event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Floaro Gardens during A Token of Gratitude when the save-data condition is met. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Shaymin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Sky Forme Shaymin is Shaymin’s Grass and Flying-type alternate form. It is normally activated with the Gracidea during the day in supported games and can revert under certain conditions.
Sky Forme Shaymin is Shaymin’s Grass and Flying-type alternate form. It is normally activated with the Gracidea during the day in supported games and can revert under certain conditions.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Shaymin. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokemon.
Shaymin is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.
Shaymin does not evolve.
Shaymin’s abilities are Natural Cure.
Shaymin’s best moves often include Seed Flare, Energy Ball, Air Slash, Earth Power, Dazzling Gleam, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Healing Wish.
Shaymin can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Shaymin availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
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Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
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