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Shaymin's English name was first made known to the fandom through a complete list of the English names of Generation IV Pokémon that was obtained by [[Serebii.net]] and released on March 14, 2007, several weeks before the release of Diamond and Pearl. | Shaymin's English name was first made known to the fandom through a complete list of the English names of Generation IV Pokémon that was obtained by [[Serebii.net]] and released on March 14, 2007, several weeks before the release of Diamond and Pearl. | ||
The first appearance of Shaymin's name on an official English-language website came from the official GTS website on November 3rd, 2008. | The first appearance of Shaymin's name on an official English-language website came from the official GTS website on November 3rd, 2008. The journal's weekly survey asked "Which of these is your favorite game feature?" and gave Shaymin as one of the possible answers. The reason for this "leak" is unknown and has not been commented on by official sources. | ||
On November 26th 2008, a silhouette of Shaymin's Land Forme began appearing in various spots on the front page of [[ | On November 26th 2008, a silhouette of Shaymin's Land Forme began appearing in various spots on the front page of [[Pokémon.com]], a technique also used before the releases of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Darkrai}}. However, its image was then leaked in December through the release of the English coverart for the fourth volume of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]. | ||
It was officially revealed via Pokémon.com on December 12, 2008, meaning that an [[Giratina and the Sky Warrior|11th movie]] English release could be coming soon. | It was officially revealed via Pokémon.com on December 12, 2008, meaning that an [[Giratina and the Sky Warrior|11th movie]] English release could be coming soon. | ||