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Shaymin

Shaymin(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass type Mythical Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl. With the Gracidea flower in the daytime, it will turn into its Sky Forme.

Physiology and Behaviour

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. More flowers appear on its back whenever it feels comfortable, but when it senses danger, it rapidly hides them again. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is the smallest Mythical Pokémon to date, and one of the shortest Grass-type Pokémon.

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 wherever it lands. Shaymin is also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Land Forme Shaymin has a shy personality and is easily scared. If wet, it shakes itself dry. It also exhibits the behavior of scratching itself with its 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 observed to like sweet food.

Sky Forme

In Sky Forme, it has a slender, canine-like appearance. 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.

The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon Shaymin, transforming it into its Sky Forme. It reverts to Land Forme at night or if it is frozen. Sky Forme Shaymin has a courageous, energetic, and playful personality. It spreads feelings of gratitude when it takes flight. Sky Forme Shaymin has a deeper voice than Land Forme.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Shaymin is obtainable in Flower Paradise which requires Oak's Letter, while in Legends: Arceus, Shaymin is located in Floaro Gardens and requires Pokémon Sword and Shield's save file.

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: A tribe of Shaymin have made their home at near the trail leading to the top of the nearby Sky Peak mountain. An accompanying Shaymin demonstrates its ability to instantly purify polluted environments, its use of the Gracidea to transform into its Sky Forme, and can be later recruited into the player's party.

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Shaymin anime

Shaymin has appeared in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, along with Giratina and Regigigas, in the movie it plays a very important role. Shaymin appeared in a cameo in the credits of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Shaymin made its mainline anime debut in Keeping In Top Forme!, where Marley was protecting it from Team Rocket. She, along with Ash Ketchum and his friends, then spent the majority of the episode trying to take Shaymin to a flower field so it could reunite with its friends.

Shaymin encountered Mallow after being drawn to her strong feelings of gratitude towards her late mother. Mallow took care of it until Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, where Shaymin was exposed to some Gracideas, transforming into its Sky Forme, and then flew away. This Shaymin was unique in that, in its Sky Forme, its eyes resembled the eyes of Mallow's mother, instead of those of a regular Shaymin.

Origin and inspiration

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
Pokémon Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Pokémon Platinum The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Pokémon HeartGold The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Pokémon SoulSilver The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Pokémon White The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Pokémon Black 2 The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Pokémon White 2 The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Pokémon Y The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It lives in common flower patches but is rarely noticed. It is often mistaken for a flowering plant when curled up.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Land - 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.
Sky - Upon taking in the scent of a particular rare flower, Shaymin is enveloped in light, and its tiny body transforms. I took a whiff of the flower myself, but alas, my body remained unchanged.


Game locations

Title Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter)
Pokémon Pearl
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter)
Pokémon Platinum
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter)
Pokémon HeartGold
Event
Pokémon SoulSilver
Event
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Event
Pokémon White
Event
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Event
Pokémon Y
Event
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Event
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Event
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter)
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Flower Paradise (requires Oak's Letter)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Floaro Gardens (requires Pokémon Sword and Shield save file)

Base Stats

Land Forme

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 100
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 100
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 100
Total 600

Sky Forme

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 103
Defense 75
Sp. Attack 120
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 127
Total 600

Moveset

Main article: Shaymin/moveset

Form change

Shaymin
Gracidea
Shaymin
Sky Form

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Sky Forme

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