Shaymin (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shaymin (disambiguation).
Shaymin
Gratitude Pokémon
シェイミ
Shaymin
#492
Land Forme
Land Forme
Sky Forme
Sky Forme



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Grass Unknown
Land Forme
Grass Flying
Sky Forme
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Natural Cure
Land Forme
Serene Grace
Sky Forme
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Sky Forme
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
121 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
0'08" 0.2 m
Land Forme
1'04" 0.4 m
Sky Forme
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
4.6 lbs. 2.1 kg
Land Forme
11.5 lbs. 5.2 kg
Sky Forme
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
64
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Land Forme
3
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Sky Forme
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
3
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F492.png F000.png
Sky Forme
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
100
External Links

Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Shaymin) is a Grass-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

While it is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon, it has a second Forme activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. Its original Forme, Land Forme, will then become the Grass/Flying-type Sky Forme. Shaymin's Sky Forme will revert into its Land Forme during the night, while frozen solid, or if it is deposited in the PC.

Shaymin was officially revealed in February 2008, when it was listed as a star of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In early June of the same year, its Sky Forme was revealed.

Biology

 
Land Forme Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins
 
Sky Forme Shaymin's petals after absorbing toxins

Shaymin is a small, white hedgehog-like Pokémon. In Land Forme, it has green grass-like fur on its back and a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the Gracidea flower. Several Gracidea-like flowers also appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses an impending danger, it rapidly hides it back. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is the smallest Mythical Pokémon to date.

In Sky Forme, it has a slender, canine appearance like that of a small reindeer. The fur on its back becomes a mohawk, and it has a red flower petal on the left side of its neck, resembling a scarf or cape. It has flat, white ears resembling wings, a small tuft of fur on the front of its neck, and a stumpy tail. Shaymin will change into Sky Forme and back if it touches a Gracidea. It reverts to Land Forme at night or if it is frozen. Shaymin can instantly purify any polluted area of all impurities in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. It takes in the polluted air, purifies it inside its body, breaks it down into water and light, and releases the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. Its power varies based on the type of pollution absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others.

Each season, Shaymin gathers with others in a flower field somewhere and migrates from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying because a new field of flowers grow where it lands. Shaymin is also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Its personality is almost opposite with each form: in Land Forme, it is shy and easily scared, while in Sky Forme, it is courageous and playful. If wet, it shakes itself to dry itself off, and exhibits the behavior of scratching itself with a hind leg. Shaymin lives in fields of flowers. Since it camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice. It has been seen liking sweet food. Shaymin is the only known Pokémon to know Seed Flare.

In the anime

 
Land Forme Shaymin in the anime
 
Sky Forme Shaymin in the anime

Major appearances

Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin made its debut in the second Diamond & Pearl series movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it was fleeing from Giratina, after enraging it in the Reverse World. Shaymin thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, when the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin to utilize its Seed Flare to open a portal to the real world. It premiered both of its Formes in the movie. Shaymin also makes a minor appearance during the credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it stands gazing upon the land on a tree. This Shaymin had the ability to talk via telepathy.

Other

Shaymin made its debut anime appearance in Keeping In Top Forme!.

Minor appearances

A Shaymin in its Land Forme made a cameo appearance in the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP168 Shaymin Dawn's Pokédex Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon. When the Gracidea flower is in bloom, its pollen allows Shaymin to change into its Sky Forme from its Land Forme. Shaymin also have a tendency to migrate.

In the manga

 
Land Forme Shaymin in Pokémon Adventures
 
Sky Forme Shaymin in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Shaymin (M11)

Shaymin appeared in the manga adaption of the 11th Pokémon movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Shaymin appeared only in the Platinum arc of Pokémon Adventures. Marley was introduced to it by a letter from Professor Oak. In the Distortion World, Shaymin tried its best not to get involved in a big clash that broke out between the rest of the Legendary Pokémon. Cyrus then caught Shaymin in his hands and showed the gratitude towards Shaymin that allowed it to transform into its Sky Forme. After Charon was arrested, Shaymin chose to stay with Marley.

In the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta befriended a Shaymin at his home on Route 201.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Yū Shirogane traded the movie Shaymin to his Platinum game.

In the TCG

Main article: Shaymin (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Shaymin appears in both Formes as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game. It also randomly appears on Unova Pokémon League, where it changes from Land to Sky Forme. It does not affect the battle in any way.

Trophy information

NA: When in its Land Forme, this Pokémon sports a fetching pink flower. In Sky Forme, it can take to the air with ease. This Legendary Pokémon is hard to find, but it can sense anyone with a grateful heart. This ability is where the name "Gratitude Pokémon" comes from.

PAL: No wonder this Mythical Pokémon is so hard to find! In its Land Forme, it looks just like a flowery patch of grass. Good luck spotting that in a field! Shaymin has two different forms, though, and in Sky Forme, it can fly. In both forms, Shaymin reacts to gratitude, hence its nickname: the Gratitude Pokémon.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Platinum The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
HeartGold The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
White
Black 2 The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
White 2
Generation VI
X It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Y The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Omega Ruby It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Alpha Sapphire The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) (only one)
Platinum
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter) (only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade, Event
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Poké Transporter
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Poké Transporter, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Ranger: SoA
Pueltown (during an Extra Mission)
MD Sky
Sky Peak (Top)*
Rumble
Ticket for releasing Arbok, Charizard, Kangaskhan, Bastiodon and Arcanine
PokéPark Wii
Flower Zone*
Granite Zone*
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Glacier: World Axle - B2F*
Forest: World Axle - B1F*
Rumble U
Land Forme: Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek, NFC Figurine
Sky Forme: Flower Garden: The Garden at the End of Time (Reward), Variety Battle: It's Drill Time! (Reward)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6 (Both formes)
Shuffle
Events: Shaymin Enters!, Shaymin Appears, Shaymin (Sky Forme) Appears (3DS)
Events: Shaymin Appears!, Shaymin (Sky Forme) Appears (Mobile)
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 09: Stage 09 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Sky Forme only)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
DP Cinema Shaymin Japanese Japan 50 July 6 to September 30, 2008
DP Toys "R" Us Shaymin English United States 50 February 8 to 14, 2009
DP Movie 11 Shaymin English Europe 50 April 4 to June 20, 2009
DP Movie 11 Shaymin Spanish Spain 50 April 15 to May 15, 2009
DP Movie 11 Shaymin German Germany 50 April 25 to May 17, 2009;
May 22, 2009
DP Movie 11 Shaymin French Europe 50 May 12 to July 11, 2009
DP Movie 11 Shaymin Italian Italy 50 May 16 to June 27, 2009
DPPt Character Fair Shaymin Korean South Korea 50 July 24 to 26, 2009
DPPtHGSS Times Square Shaymin Korean South Korea 30 May 1 to 2, 2010
BW Pokémon Center Shaymin Japanese Japan 50 December 19, 2011 to January 5, 2012
ORAS Pokémon Scrap Shaymin Japanese region Online 15 December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015
ORAS Full Story Shaymin Korean region Online 15 July 17, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin American region Online 100 July 1 to 24, 2016
XYORAS Pokémon 20th Anniversary Shaymin PAL region Online 100 July 1 to 24, 2016
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin Japanese hide 30 March 18, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin English hide 30 November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin French hide 30 November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin German hide 30 November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin Italian hide 30 November 15, 2010 onwards
DPPtHGSS Oblivia Shaymin Spanish hide 30 November 15, 2010 onwards

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl   Lum Berry (100%)
Platinum
Events*   Micle Berry (100%)   Soothe Bell (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Land Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Sky Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
103
97 - 170 189 - 335
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
127
118 - 196 233 - 388
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Land Forme
Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Sky Forme
Speed
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
18/21 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Land Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Sky Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Land Forme
Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 20
1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
1919 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
2828 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
6464 Aromatherapy Grass Status 0000 —% 5
7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10
8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000 07575% 10
9191 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shaymin
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Sky Forme
Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 20
1010 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
1919 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000 09090% 10
2828 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
3737 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
5555 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000 100100% 10
6464 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
7373 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100100% 10
8282 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000 07575% 10
9191 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5
100100 Seed Flare Grass Special 120120 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shaymin
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM20  TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22  TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29  TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM53  TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM68  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM75  TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM77  TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM86  TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM96  TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM99  TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shaymin
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shaymin in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shaymin in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shaymin
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shaymin can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shaymin cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shaymin
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shaymin
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 100%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:  
Grass
Field move: None
Browser entry R-000
It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Grass
Field move:
(present)
 
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It attacks by launching leaves and causing explosions.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Shaymin will be your Guide to the Sky Pavilion, which is reached from the Flower Zone. Shaymin's very skilled at Absol's Hurdle Bounce--and proud of it!
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Grass
  Attack Power: 70 - 90   0

#244
 

Sleep Charm
Leaves the foe asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Flying
  Attack Power: 70 - 90   0

#244
 

Power of 4+
Attacks do even more damage when you make a match of four.


Evolution

Nighttime
and when frozen
 
Land Forme
Shaymin
 Grass 

 
Gracidea



Gracidea
 
Sky Forme
Shaymin
 Grass  Flying 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
Front Back        
           
Front Back        
Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Shaymin images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Land Forme Shaymin is the shortest Mythical Pokémon.
  • Shaymin's Sky Forme has a different cry than its Land Forme.
    • In Generation IV, this cry cannot be played in the Pokédex, due to it only registering the first Forme encountered. As wild or traded Shaymin will be in Land Forme and Pokémon aren't registered in link battles, it is impossible to register a Sky Forme Shaymin.
    • Despite this, the only cry used in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs is the one of its Land Forme.
  • A Shaymin caught at the Flower Paradise in Pokémon Platinum will be a fateful encounter Pokémon, making it the only Pokémon able to be caught from the wild that has this status.
  • If a frozen Shaymin in Sky Forme is holding a Lum Berry or an Aspear Berry, it will eat the Berry after transforming back to Land Forme.
  • Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, normal wild Pokémon battle music plays while battling it. It is the only Mythical Pokémon with this trait.

Origin

Shaymin is based on a hedgehog. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back makes it somewhat resemble a chia pet as well. Moreover, when Land Forme Shaymin blooms with flowers, as seen in the anime, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, emphasizing Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon.

Sky Forme Shaymin shares most of its traits with a small, young terrier-type dog, but its sprightly behavior, its affinity for flowers, and its ability to fly bring to mind fairies. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects that resemble that of a reindeer as well.

Name origin

Shaymin may be a combination of 謝 xiè (Chinese for thanks/gratitude) and 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog). It may also involve shaman (a mystic) or stamen (a plant part). Alternatively, it may be a corruption of ם‎שמי‎ Shamayim (Hebrew for heaven/sky), correlating directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese シェイミ Shaymin From 謝/谢 xiè, and harinezumi. It may be derived from shaman, stamen, or ם‎שמי‎ Shamayim.
  French Shaymin Same as Japanese name
  Spanish Shaymin Same as Japanese name
  German Shaymin Same as Japanese name
  Italian Shaymin Same as Japanese name
  Korean 쉐이미 Shaymin Likely from ם‎שמי‎ shamayim, which is transliterated as 쉐마임 swema'im
  Mandarin Chinese 潔咪 / 洁咪 Jiémī Transliteration of Japanese name. 潔 jié (clean) can also refer to its ability to purify the surrounding.
  Cantonese Chinese


Land Forme

Language Title
  Japanese ランドフォルム Land Forme
Mandarin Chinese 陸地型態 Lùdì Xíngtài
  French Forme Terrestre
  German Landform
  Italian Forma Terra
  Korean 랜드폼 Land Forme
  Spanish Forma Tierra

Sky Forme

Language Title
  Japanese スカイフォルム Sky Forme
Mandarin Chinese 天空型態 Tiānkōng Xíngtài
  French Forme Céleste
  German Zenitform
  Italian Forma Cielo
  Korean 스카이폼 Sky Forme
  Spanish Forma Cielo


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Generation V: CobalionTerrakionVirizionTornadusThundurus
ReshiramZekromLandorusKyurem
Generation VI: XerneasYveltalZygarde
Generation VII: Type: NullSilvallyTapu KokoTapu LeleTapu BuluTapu Fini
CosmogCosmoemSolgaleoLunalaNecrozma
Generation VIII: ZacianZamazentaEternatusKubfuUrshifu
RegielekiRegidragoGlastrierSpectrierCalyrexEnamorus
Generation IX: Wo-ChienChien-PaoTing-LuChi-YuKoraidonMiraidon
OkidogiMunkidoriFezandipitiOgerponTerapagos


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