DexDB

No. 0492

Sky Shaymin

Gratitude Pokémon

Land FormeSkye
Sky Shaymin
Official art
GrassFlying
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
5.2 kg 11.5 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Platinum
Abilities
Mythical
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
When the turning of seasons brings the cruel winter to its end and the joyous people give thanks to the heavens, Shaymin appears and covers the withered land with flowers.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk103110–170189–335
Def7585–139139–273
SpA120126–189220–372
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe127132–196233–388
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP100Atk103Def75Spe127SpD75SpA120

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Flying)
2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Flying)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Grass and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Grass and Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 127); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+196Max179No SP147Min132Scarf294Tailwind392

At max Speed, Sky Shaymin outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 196Sky Shaymin · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  4. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  7. 179Sky Shaymin · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  8. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  9. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 147Sky Shaymin · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUber

5.07% of teams · rank #29 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Air Slash
  2. Seed Flare
  3. Earth Power
  4. Healing Wish

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players3.66%
  • Rated 1500+4.11%
  • Rated 1630+5.07%
  • Rated 1760+2.58%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.07%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe36%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.3%
  • Hardy 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.5%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe8.3%
  • Timid 4 HP / 20 Def / 232 SpA / 252 Spe5.3%

Tera types

  • Ghost55.4%
  • Flying22.9%
  • Grass7.8%
  • Fairy4.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Shaymin does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12

1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
10Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
19Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
28SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
37Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
46Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
55Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
64Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
73Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
82Sweet KissCauses the target to become confused.FairyStatus—75%10
91Healing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.PsychicStatus——10
100Seed Flare40% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.GrassSpec12085%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15

Biology

This Mythical Pokémon lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to blend in. It can dissolve toxins in the air, instantly transforming devastated lands into beautiful paradises. If hugged and loved enough, beautiful flowers will appear all over its body. When winter ends and spring begins, people in Hisui celebrate and Shaymin comes to cover the land with lush flowers.

Design & origin

Shaymin's Land Forme is based on a hedgehog.

Forms

Sky Forme Shaymin

Shaymin's Sky Forme is activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. It will revert to its Land Forme during the night or while frozen solid.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Gratitude Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Green
—
Pal Park area
Field

About its forms: Forms have different stats and can learn different moves. Moves are retained through form changes. Shaymin transforms into Sky Forme with the use of a Gracidea. It is limited to Land Forme at night, when frozen, and in the storage system boxes; under these conditions, Sky Shaymin reverts to Land Forme, and the Gracidea has no effect. The Gracidea must be used again to return to Sky Forme. In Generation IV, Shaymin is also limited to Land Forme in the Wi-Fi Club and the Union Room. A Gracidea may be received by showing a Shaymin met in a fateful encounter to a certain NPC, depending on the game: * Platinum: A woman in southwest Floaroma Town. * HeartGold and SoulSilver: The owner of the Goldenrod City flower shop. * Black and White: A woman in the Lacunosa Town Pokémon Center. * Black 2 and White 2: A woman in the Striaton City Pokémon Center.

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  1. When the turning of seasons brings the cruel winter to its end and the joyous people give thanks to the heavens, Shaymin appears and covers the withered land with flowers.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  5. It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Shaymin
Japanese
シェイミ
Japanese (romaji)
Shaymin
Korean
쉐이미
Chinese (Traditional)
謝米
Chinese (Simplified)
谢米
French
Shaymin
German
Shaymin
Spanish
Shaymin
Italian
Shaymin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Gen V · Gen IV

Training

3 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
100
270
Medium Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.