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Shaymin (シェイミ Shaymin)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#492
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$SHEI-Min$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	100	Species:	Gratitude Pokémon
Attack:	100	Type(s):	Grass
Defense:	100	Height:	0'08″ (0.2m
Special Atk:	100	Weight:	4.6 lbs.
Special Def:	100	Abilities:	Natural Cure
Speed:	100	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	600	Gender:	Genderless
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Shaymin (シェイミ Shaymin)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#492
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$SHEI-Min$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	100	Species:	Gratitude Pokémon
Attack:	103	Type(s):	Grass/Flying
Defense:	75	Height:	1'04″
Special Atk:	120	Weight:	11.9 lbs.
Special Def:	75	Abilities:	Serene Grace
Speed:	127	Pokédex Color:	Green
Stat Total:	600	Gender:	Genderless
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Sheimi) is a Grass-type Mythical Pokémon. In Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Pokémon Black and White it is able to change its form and become a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon.

Appearance and Facts

Shaymin, unlike most Pokémon, is able to change back and forth between two forms, a land and a sky form, both of which have their own unique appearance and abilities. Shaymin's Land form looks similar to a hedgehog. Its body is pure white and on its back it has green grass, along with a pink Gracidea flower growing on either side of its head. It is also relatively small, being only 0'08" in height and 1.0 pounds according to the Pokédex, which means Shaymin's Land Forme is one of the smallest Pokémon.

Shaymin's Sky Form is almost completely different from its Land Form. In this form, Shaymin has a reindeer-like appearance,(mixed with a bit of dog and cat like features) and it is also larger. Its legs are much longer and are now a green color. The green grass-like fur is now confined to its head and fashioned similar to a Mohawk. Its ears are now very long, appearing almost like wings. On the back of its neck are two red petals, resembling a scarf.

Special Abilities

Both forms of Shaymin have their own ability. Shaymin's Land Form has the ability Natural Cure, which will heal any status effects when it is switched out of battle. Its Sky Form has the ability Serene Grace, which will double the chance of an attack having an additional effect. Shaymin is a very powerful Pokémon, capable of defeating many Pokémon.

In order to go unnoticed by intruders or attackers, it utilizes its own form of camouflage; rolling up into a ball resembling a flower in a patch of grass. By doing so, it blends in with the surrounding flowers, going undetected even if the attacker is beside it. It also has the power to decompose the toxins in the air and turn the land into flower fields in an instant. It is believed that Shaymin turned the desolate area of Floaroma Town into a fertile field. Its unique move, Seed Flare, is a powerful Grass-type move that has a chance of lowering the opponent's Special Defense.

In the anime

It was featured in the 11th Pokémon Movie, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, with Shaymin given a starring role. It appeared in a Sinnoh League Victors episode "Keeping in Top Forme" where a girl named Marley helps a Shaymin get to the Gracidea flower garden so it can be in sky form so it can migrate with its friends. Before that, it made a small cameo in the ending for Arceus and the Jewel of Life, along with Darkrai.

Vanilla Yamazaki lent both their voices in the movie. Its land forme end its sentences with "deshu" (to emphasise its cuteness) and that of its sky forme is "desu",

location

it is located in the deepest part of the cave of being.

Learnset

Level-Up

D/P	Platinum	Attack	Type
Start	--	Defense Curl	Normal
--	Start	Growth	Normal
10	10	Leech Seed	Grass
28 (Land Forme)	28 (Land Forme)	Synthesis	Grass
28 (Sky Forme)	28 (Sky Forme)	Quick Attack	Normal
37	37	Sweet Scent	Normal
46	46	Natural Gift	Normal
55	55	Worry Seed	Grass
64 (Land Forme)	64 (Land Forme)	Aromatherapy	Grass
64 (Sky Forme)	64 (Sky Forme)	Air Slash	Grass
73	73	Energy Ball	Grass
82	--	GrassWhistle	Grass
--	82	Sweet Kiss	Normal
82	--	Lucky Chant	Normal
--	91	Healing Wish	Psychic
91 (Sky Forme)	91 (Sky Forme)	Leaf Storm	Grass
100	--	Seed Flare	Grass

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Machines

D/P	Platinum	Attack	Type
TM06	TM06	Toxic	Poison
TM09	TM09	Bullet Seed	Grass
TM10	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal
TM11	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire
TM15	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal
TM17	TM17	Protect	Normal
TM19	TM18	Giga Drain	Grass
TM20	TM20	Safeguard	Normal
TM21	TM21	Frustration	Normal
TM22	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass
TM27	TM27	Return	Normal
TM29	TM29	Psychic	Psychic
TM32	TM32	Double Team	Normal
TM42	TM42	Facade	Normal
TM43	TM43	Secret Power	Normal
TM44	TM44	Rest	Psychic
TM53	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass
TM58	TM58	Endure	Normal
TM68	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal
TM70	TM70	Flash	Normal
TM75	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal
TM77	TM77	Psych Up	Normal
TM82	TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal
TM83	TM83	Natural Gift	Normal
TM86	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass
TM87	TM87	Swagger	Normal
TM90	TM90	Substitute	Normal

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Breeding

None

Tutor

All of the following moves can only be tutored in Platinum. There are no tutor moves for Diamond and Pearl.

Land Forme

Attack	Type
Earth Power	Ground
Endeavor	Normal
Last Resort	Normal
Mud-Slap	Ground
Seed Bomb	Grass
Snore	Normal
Swift	Normal
Synthesis	Grass
Zen Headbutt	Psychic

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Sky Forme

Attack	Type
Air Cutter	Flying
Last Resort	Normal
Mud-Slap	Ground
Ominous Wind	Ghost
Seed Bomb	Grass
Snore	Normal
Swift	Normal
Synthesis	Grass
Zen Headbutt	Psychic

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_{Italics indicate a move this Pokémon's evolved form gains STAB from.}

Origin

The name Shaymin comes from the Japanese word, Sha meaning gratitude, thus its nickname "the Gratitude Pokémon" or "Spirit of Gratitude" the Stamen which is a part of flowers, and miniature meaning small or miniature, which is why it is the smallest legendary at only 8 inches long.

Gallery

Trivia

Shaymin is believed to have beautified the once desolate Floaroma Town, which explains why the town and Flower Paradise share the same music.
Shaymin's cry changes when it changes forme.
The red "wings" on Shaymin's sides somewhat resemble strawberries.
Shaymin Land Forme is the smallest of all Legendary Pokémon.
Although Shaymin is genderless in the games, it has an unmistakably feminine voice (in both Formes) when it spoke through telepathy in the 11th Pokémon Movie.
Shaymin (in its sky forme) slightly resembles a Deerling.
In 'Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs' in the 'Rescue the Lost Shaymin!' special mission, the Shaymin changes formes but it's cry stays the same.
Shaymin's Sky Forme shares the same type combination as Tropius.

References