how many leaves does a shamrock have?
Â· just now. Report Abuse. A regular shamrock has 3 leaves, which is how St. Patrick taught the Irish people about Christianity (the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost) A 4 - leaf clover has 4 leaves, and it's pretty lucky and rare to find one! Sweet n Sour Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 0.