Shaymin (Pokémon)

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Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Shaymin) is a Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
While it is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon, Shaymin has a second form activated by using a Gracidea flower in the daytime. Its original form, Land Forme, will then become the -type Sky Forme. Shaymin's Sky Forme will revert into and remain in its Land Forme during the night or when . Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Form data for these details.)
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==
Shaymin is a small, white, -like . 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 one of the shortest 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. 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.
Shaymin is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Forms===
Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme and 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 . 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.
	
	
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : 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 , and can be recruited into the player's party after clearing the dungeon for a second time.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Land Forme=====
=====Sky Forme=====
====Pokéathlon stats====
=====Land Forme=====
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===Type effectiveness===
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===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
=====Land Forme=====
=====Sky Forme=====
====By TM====
Land Forme and Sky Forme Shaymin can learn the same TMs.
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===Side game data===
====Land Forme====
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===Form data===
Shaymin has two forms it can change between: Land Forme, introduced in , and Sky Forme, introduced in .
Normally, Shaymin is in its Land Forme, which is and resembles a hedgehog. When exposed to a Gracidea, Shaymin transforms into its Sky Forme, which is -type and white in color.
Sky Forme Shaymin will revert into and remain in its Land Forme at night or if it is ; Shaymin also changes back to Land Forme when deposited in the PC (prior to Generation VII), when withdrawn from the PC (Generation VII onward), when deposited in (but not ), or when deposited in the Pokémon Day Care or Pokémon Nursery. 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. In , Sky Forme Shaymin will also revert to Land Forme when exposed to a Gracidea again, and will not revert into its Land Forme at night unless it enters a during the night. will also cause it to revert to Land Forme. In , Sky Forme Shaymin will not revert into its Land Forme at night until after a battle.
The two forms have different base stats, , types, moves they can learn, and cries.
In Generation IV, Sky Forme Shaymin's cry cannot be played in the Pokédex, due to it only registering the first form 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. The only cry used for Shaymin in is the one of its Land Forme.
	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
====Shaymin (M11)====
Shaymin debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, where it was fleeing from . It thought that Giratina wanted to eat it, but in reality, the Renegade Pokémon wanted to use Shaymin's to open a portal from the Reverse World to the real world. It appeared in both of its Formes in the . This Shaymin had the ability to via telepathy.
====Mallow's Shaymin====
In Memories in the Mist!, a Shaymin encountered 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.
====Other====
Shaymin made its regular animated series debut in Keeping In Top Forme!, where Marley was protecting it from . She, along with and , then spent the majority of the episode trying to take Shaymin to a flower field so it could reunite with its friends.
===Minor appearances===
A Shaymin appeared in its Land Forme during the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
Three Shaymin appeared in their Sky Formes in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, where they greeted the Shaymin Mallow had been taking care of and accompanied it during its departure.
Mallow Shaymin Sky Forme.png|A Shaymin with unique eyes in 
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Shaymin appeared in the manga adaptation of .
Shaymin also appeared in of the same movie.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Shaymin appeared in PMDP44.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
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===Pokémon Adventures===
Shaymin debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost).
Shaymin physically debuted in The Final Dimensional Duel IV. Marley was introduced to it by a letter from . 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, but it was eventually exposed to some Gracidea pollen and joined the battle. After Charon was arrested, Shaymin chose to stay with Marley.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Hareta befriended a Shaymin at his home on in The Tale of Hareta and Shaymin.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Shaymin randomly appears on , where it changes from Land to Sky Forme. It does not affect the battle in any way.
Shaymin also appears in both Formes as a single trophy in the 3DS version of the game.
====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.'
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Shaymin appears as in its Land Forme and Sky Forme.
==Trivia==
* Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, Battle! (Wild Pokémon) plays while battling it in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, , .
* Shaymin Sky Forme is the only Mythical Pokémon, excluding while holding a Sky Plate.
* From Generation IV to , it is impossible to use Shaymin's Sky Forme in the Battle Spot or in online competitions that allow Mythical Pokémon. This is because only Pokémon stored in the PC can be used and Shaymin would revert to Land Forme as soon as deposited. In Generation VII, this was changed so that Sky Forme can be deposited into the PC and only revert to Land Forme when withdrawn.
* Due to a glitch in , it was possible to reach Flower Paradise and catch Shaymin without Oak's Letter. This was patched in version 1.1.2.
** This glitch was the only method of obtaining a shiny Shaymin without the event, as the Shaymin in is Shiny-locked.
* Shaymin requires Pokémon Sword or Shield save data to be caught in , despite not being available in either of the former.
* Shaymin Sky Forme is the only Pokémon introduced in that the player can legitimately own multiple of in Generation IV.
* In , there is a unique animation for Shaymin transforming into its Land Forme if it is walking with the player when the time changes to night.
===Origin===
Shaymin's Land Forme is based on a . However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back make it somewhat resemble a as well. It may also be inspired by flower meadows or flower gardens. Moreover, when Land Forme Shaymin blooms with flowers, as seen in the Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which are commonly given as a sign of thankfulness, emphasizing Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. The flower on its body resembles a Gracidea and could be based on a , particularly the . It also shares, together with the leaves on its Sky Forme's neck, similarities with a , a popular Christmas flower.
Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects, like antlers, that resemble and the ability to fly could be based on , but its sprightly behavior, an affinity for flowers, and the ability to fly bring to mind s and . Due to its healing abilities, it could also be based on a . Given the appearance of the flower around its neck resembling the knot of a , the resemblance to the green of its legs to boots or gloves, ability to fly, and more confident attitude seen in and related media, Sky Forme Shaymin may be inspired by superheroes, particularly those in the Japanese sentai genre.
Shaymin's ability to convert toxic gases into fresh air may be a reference to the practice of removing pollution from nature for a healthier ecosystem. It could also be a reference to plants filtering non-breathable from the atmosphere into breathable , or converting decaying or waste materials into nutrient-rich soil for future plant growth. Its ability to transform land into a flower field in combination with its Flying-type could also be a reference to and s in the air or in the wind .
====Name origin====
Shaymin is from 謝謝 xièxie (Chinese for thanks).Junichi Masuda's Official Blog on Line (Japanese) It may also be derived from 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog) and םשמי (Hebrew for heaven) with the latter correlating directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.
==In other languages==
Land Forme
Sky Forme
==Related articles==
* Shaymin (M11)
* Mallow's Shaymin
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Mythical Pokémon
==References==
==External links==
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