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Darkrai (Pokémon)

2009-10-07T03:13:49Z

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{{PokémonPrevNext | type=dark | prevnum=490 | nextnum=492 | prev=Manaphy | next=Shaymin }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Darkrai |
jname=ダークライ |
tmname=Darkrai |
image=491Darkrai.png |
caption=Artwork from D/P |
pron=<sc>''dark''-rai</sc> |
ndex=491 |
adex=257 |
typen=1 |
type1=Dark |
type2= |
species=Pitch-Black |
height-ftin=4'11" |
height-m=1.5 |
weight-lbs=111.3 |
weight-kg=50.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Bad Dreams |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120|
evsa=2|
evsp=1|
expyield=210 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255|
catchrate=3 |
color=Black |
body= 12|
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Darkrai''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダークライ''' ''Darkrai'') is a {{type2|Dark}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. It was first officially revealed in February of 2007.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Darkrai is a black, shadow-like creature. It has a small black head with a white substance erupting from its head covering one of its bright blue eyes, and also has a red growth around its neck. It has skinny arms and long black tatters hang from its shoulders. It has an hourglass figure and appears to be wearing an old, ripped cloak. It normally doesn't have any sort of legs, but it is able to extend stilt-like appendages in their place. In self-defense, Darkrai also appears capable of retracting its head and white "plume" into the pit atop its torso fringed by the aforementioned red growth.

====Gender differences====
Darkrai is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
Darkrai can {{m|Nightmare|trap people in nightmares}}. It can become a shadow to move quickly, but it is still susceptible to damage in this state. It is also capable of human speech. In [[The Rise of Darkrai]], it was shown his power rivaled of that of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. To some people, Darkrai can also considered as an actual god of true darkness.

Darkrai is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Dark Void}}.
 

===Behavior===
This Pokémon "inhabits" people's dreams and causes them to have unending nightmares. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, it is stated that the only way a person can wake from one of these nightmares is to be exposed to the [[Lunar Wing]] of {{p|Cresselia}}. Contrary to popular belief, this "unleashing of nightmares" is in fact a defense mechanism, rather than something of malicious intent.

In the [[The Rise of Darkrai|10th movie]], Darkrai tried to protect [[Alamos Town]] from being destroyed by {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} and sacrificed itself in the process, although by the end of the movie it was revived. [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]], however, portrays a Darkrai with a much more evil character, who wants a world enshrouded in darkness, going to the edge of almost destroying time and space to accomplish that. However, after it is recruited, it shows surprising loyalty, even going as far as to say that he will never leave the player, no matter the danger. This is mainly due to the fact that Darkrai lost its memory when it was attacked by {{p|Palkia}} while trying to escape through a dimensional hole. It is worth noting that this Darkrai's personality after being attacked by Palkia is similar to the original Darkrai, who was very loyal to those it cared about.

As seen in its [[DP104|first appearance in an episode]], Darkrai do not only cause nightmares. They are also attracted to them. They also go around objects they are attracted to several times, as seen in the mentioned episode and [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].

===Habitat===
Whilst Darkrai isn't nesting in the dreams of humans, it lingers around a lost island called [[Newmoon Island]], which can only be reached by using a [[Member Card]] in [[Canalave City]] at the Harbor Inn above the [[Pokémon Center]].

After the battle with Darkrai on Newmoon Island in {{v2|Platinum}}, the following text appears on screen:

"''...A voice called out from somewhere...''

''???: DARKRAI... Your power is strong. Though you don't will it, you make people and Pokémon around you see terrible nightmares... That is why you came here... Newmoon Island... There is no one but you here... There is none that can be drawn into your nightmare... If anyone were to fall into a nightmare, the [[Fullmoon Island]] is close by... ... ...''"

This reveals that Darkrai chooses to inhabit Newmoon Island due to its immense, uncontrollable power, as well as because of the island's closeness to Fullmoon Island, the home of [[Cresselia]], who is capable of healing those inflicted by Darkrai's nightmares. Though it is never revealed whose voice this was, it is possible that it was the effect of Cresselia's psychic powers.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Possibly dreams, characterized by its association with never-ending nightmares and the ability to learn the move {{m|Dream Eater}}.

==In the anime==
[[Image:Darkrai anime.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Darkrai in the anime]]
{{an|Darkrai}} co-starred in ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'' as one of the protagonists, taking the task of ceasing the fighting between {{an|Dialga}} and {{an|Palkia}} upon itself.

Darkrai made its {{pkmn|anime}} debut in ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]''. Unlike the Darkrai in the film, this Darkrai was causing nightmares, much like in the {{pkmn|games}}. According to [[Officer Jenny]], it comes at a certain time every year. In the episode, however, it came earlier due to [[Team Rocket]]'s machine that was ''causing'' nightmares. Cresselia is normally in the same place as Darkrai to stop it giving nightmares but due to Darkrai's early coming, the people in [[Canalave City]] had nightmares for several days. One night, it was concealing itself when {{p|Cresselia}} used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP104|Darkrai|Dawn's Pokédex|Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokémon. Legend has it that on a moonless night, Darkrai will lure people to sleep and unleash nightmares upon them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
Darkrai appeared in the manga adaptation of ''{{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}''. In this canon, Darkrai is portrayed as a good character, unlike its appearance in the [[DP104|anime]]. This is more in line with the events of the [[The Rise of Darkrai|film]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Darkrai (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Darkrai was rumored to be featured as one of the Poké Ball Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] demo at Whobby 2008. However, it was later confirmed to not be in the final version, appearing as a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Pokémon Trophies|trophy]] instead.

====Trophy Information====
''A Pitch-Black Pokémon. It becomes active on nights of the new moon. This legendary Pokémon has the power to lull people to sleep and fill their heads with dreams. Proverbs say that Darkrai will make people have terrifying dreams on moonless nights. A {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon, Darkrai uses the {{m|Dark Void}} [[move]], along with {{m|Embargo}}, which stops foes from using held items.''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
{{spoilers}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: {{OBP|Darkrai|Mystery Dungeon 2 character}} is revealed to be the main antagonist of the game in the post-game story. He wants to cover the world in darkness, and was behind the collapse of the Temporal Tower in the main storyline of the game. His interference is also the reason the player was separated from {{p|Grovyle}} and turned into a Pokémon. In the post-game story, he turns his attention to distorting the fabric of space to cover the world in darkness.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dark
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
|pearldex=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific {{m|nightmare}}s.
|platinumdex=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
|soulsilverdex=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=dark |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]]) |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=dark
|md2=[[Mystifying Forest]] (13F) [[Crevice Cave]] (B2F) [[Miracle Sea]] (B3F) [[Mt. Travail]] (B17F) [[Spacial Rift]] (B14F) (with [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] in the bag)
|ranger2=[[Altru Tower]]
|scramble=Ticket for releasing all five [[Form differences#Rotom|alternate forms]] of {{p|Rotom}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dark}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Movie Darkrai|Movie Darkrai|Japan|2007|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Toys "R" Us|United States|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo World Store Darkrai|Nintendo World Store|United States|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Alamos Darkrai|Alamos Darkrai|Europe|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Target & Toys "R" Us Darkrai|Target & Toys "R" Us|Australia|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo of Korea Darkrai|Nintendo of Korea|Korea|2008|50}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dark |
HP= 70 |
Attack= 90 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 135 |
SpDef= 90 |
Speed= 125 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon|
|Speed=4
|Power=4
|Technique=5
|Stamina=3
|Jump=5}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Darkrai}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Disable|Normal|Status|—|80|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15|Smart|3|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|11|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|Smart|1||'''|DP}}
{{mlentry4|29|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20|Smart|2||'''|Pt}}
{{mlentry4|38|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|47|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|66|Dark Void|Dark|Status|—|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|75|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|75|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|84|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|93|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM49]]|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM63]]|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|dark|dark|4a|4|Darkrai}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4a|dark}}

====By{{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|dark|dark|4|4|Darkrai}}
{{mlentry4|[[The Rise of Darkrai|10th Movie]] [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#Movie_Darkrai|Events]] and [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Target & Toys "R" Us_Darkrai|Toys 'R' Us Events]]|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|10th Movie Events and Toys 'R' Us Events|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Special|100|95|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4special|[[Ranger Net#Liberate The Tower!|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|Dark Void|Dark|Status|—|80|10|Smart|2|||50}}
{{movelist/note|4|dark}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=dark |
ndex=491 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-22% |
iq=I |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Dark |
typeA2=Dark |
field2=Dark Power |
field2power=- |
browser2=It sends gusts of dark wind and lets loose dark pulses to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=491
|name1=Darkrai
|type1-1=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dark|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=491|
name=Darkrai|
}}

==Trivia==
* Darkrai is the only pure {{type2|Dark}} Pokémon from [[Generation IV]] and currently the only Dark-type legendary.
* Darkrai and Weavile are the fastest Dark-types, both having a base Speed of 125.
* Darkrai also has the highest Special Attack of any Dark-type, with a base stat of 135.
* Although it is clearly depicted as levitating in the anime and in the games, Darkrai does not have the ability {{a|Levitate}} and thus remains susceptible to Ground-type moves.
* Darkrai is the only [[legendary Pokémon]] and the only {{type|Dark}} that can naturally learn {{m|Nightmare}}.
* While in the [[The Rise of Darkrai|tenth movie]] and [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] Darkrai is portrayed as a hero; in the games, it's the only Pokémon truly portrayed as evil, in a sense, especially in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]] (though the {{m|nightmare}}-inducing effects are merely a self-defense mechanism, as it was in [[The Rise of Darkrai]] and in Platinum's Pokédex entry).
** Darkrai has similarities with {{p|Dusknoir}}. Both are villains in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]], but are portrayed as heroes in their debut appearances.
***Also, both Dusknoir and Darkrai are used by [[Blake Hall]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
* Darkrai has two different portrait pictures in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2.
* The boy of the sailor who owns the boat that normally goes to [[Iron Island]] says ''"<sc>Dar... Dark...</sc> Is watching me..."'' He probably means Darkrai, as it is known to give its victims horrific nightmares.
** If Darkrai ''was'' the cause of the sailor's son's nightmares, it can be assumed Darkrai is aware that the player cured the boy using {{p|Cresselia}}'s [[Lunar Wing]]: When the player takes the [[Member Card]] to the Harbor Inn, the innkeeper (presumably an illusion created by Darkrai) states that he has been waiting for the player's arrival.
* In {{g|Mystery Dungeon 2}}, Darkrai is referred to as male, despite being genderless in the main series.
* It is interesting to note that Darkrai was able to transform into its supposed opposite, Cresselia, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2.
* In the early Japanese versions of {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Darkrai can be caught with the [[surf glitch]]. However, this glitch was fixed in other language versions. [[Tweaking|Another glitch]] has been discovered that allows the players to reach Darkrai.
**This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as Darkrai itself will not appear on the island without the event ticket.
* Darkrai is one of the few Pokémon that can {{pkmn2|talking|talk}} in the anime.
===Origin===
Resembling a {{wp|shadow}}, Darkrai's appearance suggests it is based on the concept of {{wp|nightmares}}. It may have been inspired by Arabic myths about {{wp|genie}}s (or djinn) and even by the {{wp|Boogie Man}}.
====Name origin====
Darkrai's name is a combination of the word ''dark'' and 暗い ''kurai'', the Japanese word for "dark".

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Darkrai
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Darkrai
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 다크라이 ''Darkrai''

==Related articles==
* [[Darkrai (anime)]]
* [[Darkrai (Mystery Dungeon 2 character)]]

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/darkrai/ Darkrai on Pokemon.com]
==Notes==
{{event Pokémon}}
{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{PokémonPrevNext | type=dark | prevnum=490 | nextnum=492 | prev=Manaphy | next=Shaymin }}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Sinnoh Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Promotion-only Pokémon]]

[[de:Darkrai]]
[[es:Darkrai]]
[[fr:Darkrai]]
[[ja:ダークライ]]
[[pt:Darkrai (pokémon)]]

Shaymin (Pokémon)

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ability1=Natural Cure |
ability2=Serene Grace |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120|
evhp=3|
expyield=64 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gendercode=255 |
color=Green |
catchrate=45 |
body=08 |
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}}}
'''Shaymin''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シェイミ''' ''Shaymin'') is a {{type2|Grass}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It was not officially revealed until February of 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, which takes on the {{type2|Flying}} as a secondary type.

It is not known to evolve into or from another Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Shaymin is a small, hedgehog-like creature. Its body is pure white. Its back is covered with green fur and has a pink flower with two leaves on each side of its head, which resembles the {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}} flower. Its legs are short and its underside is plump. Shaymin is the smallest legendary Pokémon to date. According to the Pokédex height of 0'08", it is also among the smallest Pokémon in existence, with its comrades being {{p|Diglett}}, {{p|Natu}}, {{p|Azurill}}, {{p|Budew}}, {{p|Burmy}}, and {{p|Chingling}}.
[[Image:Shaymin revert.png|right|thumb|{{an|Shaymin}} reverting back at night and in the cold]]
As first revealed by Japan's [[CoroCoro]] Magazine, Shaymin has [[Form differences#Shaymin|two forms]]. The first (Land Forme) is the original form seen in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. The second is the Sky Forme which debuted in ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. Shaymin will change into Sky Forme and back if it touches a {{OBP|Gracidea|flower}}. Shaymin can't be in this form at night or if it has {{DL|Status ailment#Freeze|contact with ice}}. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a canid-like appearance that also bears some resemblance to a small reindeer. It has a small, slender body. The fur on its back appears to have shifted into a mohawk; it has a red flower petal on the right side of its neck, looking like a scarf or cape, and flat, white ears that look like wings or antlers. It has a small ruff on the front of its neck and a stumpy tail.

====Gender differences====
Shaymin is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
Shaymin have the ability to instantly purify any ruined land of all pollutants in the air and transform it into a lush field of flowers. They can take in polluted air, purify it inside their bodies, break it down into water and light, and release the purified substance in a violent, explosive burst. This ability is known as {{m|Seed Flare}}, their [[signature move]]. Its power varies on the type of pollution is absorbed. Shaymin can also communicate with telepathy and sense the gratitude of others.
[[Image:Shaymin camouflage.png|left|thumb|200xp|Shaymin curled up]]

===Behavior===
Shaymin have a habitual trait called "Flower Bearing." Each season, Shaymin gather in a flower field somewhere and migrate from there. This behavior is called Flower Carrying because a new field of flowers grow where they land. Shaymin are also attracted to areas where there is a lot of gratitude. Their personalities are almost opposite with each form — Land Forme is shy and easily scared, while Sky Forme is courageous and playful.

===Habitat===
Shaymin live in fields of flowers. Since a Shaymin camouflages by curling itself up, it can easily escape people's notice, similar to {{p|Geodude}} on rocky terrain.
[[Image:Shaymin anime.png|right|thumb|200xp|Shaymin in the anime]]

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
In ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', Shaymin is seen liking sweet food such as [[Poffin]]s and pancakes.

==In the anime==
{{an|Shaymin}} made its debut in the 11th [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

==In the manga==
Shaymin made its debut in the manga adaption of the 11th [[Pokémon movie]], ''{{ma|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Shaymin (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=grass
{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=|type2=flying}}
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
|pearldex=It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
|platinumdex=The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
|soulsilverdex=It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability
|type=grass
{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=|type2=flying}}
|gen=4
|dprarity=Event
|dparea=[[Flower Paradise]] (requires [[Oak's Letter]])
|ptrarity=Event
|ptarea=[[Flower Paradise]] (requires [[Oak's Letter]])}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Grass
{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=|type2=flying}}
|ranger2=[[Pueltown]] (during an Extra Mission)
|scramble=Ticket for releasing {{p|Arbok}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Bastiodon}}, and {{p|Arcanine}}
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass|{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=type2=flying}}}}
{{eventAvail|Movie Shaymin|Movie|Japan|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|TRU Shaymin|Toys "R" Us|United States|2009|50}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#UK GAME Shaymin|GAME|United Kingdom|2009|50}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|
type=grass{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=|type2=flying}}
|dppt1=Lum Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=100
}}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Stats===
====Base stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====Land Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=grass|
HP= 100 |
Attack= 100 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk= 100 |
SpDef= 100 |
Speed= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Sky Forme=====
|-
|
{{BaseStats|
type=grass|
type2=flying|
HP= 100 |
Attack=103 |
Defense=75 |
SpAtk= 120 |
SpDef= 75 |
Speed= 127 }}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéthlon stats====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====Land Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon|
|Speed=5
|Power=4
|Technique=3
|Stamina=4
|Jump=3}}

|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Sky Forme=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon|
|Speed=5
|Power=4
|Technique=4
|Stamina=3
|Jump=5}}
|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
====Land Forme====
|-
|
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Sky Forme====
|-
|
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=½}}
|}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====Land Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|grass|grass|4|4|grass}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|1|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|19|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|28|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|37|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|46|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|55|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|64|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0||}}
{{mlentry4|73|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|82|GrassWhistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|Smart|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|82|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Cute|2|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|91|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Cute|2|||DP}}
{{mlentry4|91|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||Pt}}
{{mlentry4|100|Seed Flare|Grass|Special|120|85|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Sky Forme=====
|-
|
{{movelist|grass|flying|4|4|flying}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|19|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|28|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2||}}
{{mlentry4|37|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|46|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|55|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|64|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|73|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|82|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|91|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|140|90|5|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|100|Seed Flare|Grass|Special|120|85|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|flying}}
|}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|grass|{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=flying|grass}}|4|4|Shaymin}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=flying|grass}}}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=expandable|collapsible}}"
|
=====Land Forme=====
|-
|
{{tutor|grass|grass|4a|4|Shaymin}}
{{mtentry4a|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4a|grass|flying}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
=====Sky Forme=====
|-
|
{{tutor|Grass|Flying|4a|4|Shaymin}}
{{mtentry4a|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15|Smart|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4a|grass|flying}}
|}

{{movelistspecial|Grass|Flying|4|4|Shaymin}}
{{mlentry4special|[[Giratina and the Sky Warrior|11th]] [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Movie Shaymin|movie]] and [[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys "R" Us Shaymin|Toys "R" Us events]]|Seed Flare|Grass|Special|120|85|5|Cool|2||'''|50}}
{{mlentry4special|11th movie and Toys "R" Us events|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|—|—|5|Smart|0|||50}}
{{movelist/note|4|grass|grass}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game |
type=grass |
ndex=492 |
Ranger2=yes |
Dungeon22formes=yes |
body2=Unknown |
rate2=Unknown |
iq=Unknown |
forme=S |
typeG2=Grass |
typeA2=Grass |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It protects itself by launching leaves. It shoots exploding seeds to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===

{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19={{evobox/0formes2|492|Shaymin|Land Forme|Nighttime|1|Grass||492S|Sky Forme|Gracidea|2|Grass|Flying|Flying}}|{{evobox/0formes2|492|Shaymin|Land Forme|Nighttime|1|Grass||492S|Sky Forme|Gracidea|2|Grass|Flying}}}}


===Sprites===
{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19={{Sprite
|type=grass
|type2=flying
|gen=4
|gender=2formesnew
|ndex=492
|name=Shaymin
|forme1=S
}}|{{Sprite
|type=grass
|gen=4
|gender=2formesnew
|ndex=492
|name=Shaymin
|forme1=S
}}}}

==Trivia==
* Shaymin ties with {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}} for the highest [[catch rate]] among all [[legendary Pokémon]].
* Like {{p|Darkrai}}, despite being an event-exclusive legendary Pokémon, both the [[Surf glitch]] and [[tweaking]] are able to allow the player to access the [[Flower Paradise]] without the event having been activated.
** This has been rectified in {{game|Platinum}}, as neither Pokémon will appear without the event, even if the player manages to access their area.
* Land Forme Shaymin is the first pure Grass-type legendary Pokémon.
* Although Shaymin is a legendary Pokémon, normal wild Pokémon battle music plays while battling it. It shares this with {{p|Cresselia}}, {{p|Latias}}, and {{p|Latios}}.
* Shaymin is implied to be behind the creation of [[Floaroma Town]], as one person notes it was a barren wasteland until one day flowers mysteriously covered it all after someone gave thanks for life's blessings. Additionally, the woman who gives the {{player}} a [[Gracidea (flower)|Gracidea]] flower can be found in Floaroma Town.
* [[Marley]] makes brief references to Shaymin in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} if spoken with during the player's travel with her in {{si|Victory Road}}. She wants to reach the smooth rock on {{rt|224}}. If a Shaymin is in the player's party, she will take notice.
* Shaymin seems to appear only when someone gives thanks for a significant blessing in their life. A girl in [[Floaroma Town]] states that the flowers the town is famous for appeared after someone gave thanks for nature's blessings. With [[Oak's Letter]], Shaymin will lead the player to [[Flower Paradise]] after they give thanks for their Pokémon journey at the white rock on {{rt|224}}.
* Unlike most [[legendary Pokémon]], Shaymin needs only 1,059,860 [[experience|Exp.]] to get to level 100, whereas others need 1,250,000. It shares this trait with {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}}.
* Shaymin's Sky Forme has a different [[cry]] than its Land Forme, making Shaymin the first Pokémon to have different cries for different forms, and the first Pokémon to change its cry since the [[player character]]'s {{p|Pikachu}} in {{game|Yellow}}.
* Shaymin is one of two legendary Pokémon capable of using the [[Appendix:F.E.A.R.|F.E.A.R.]] strategy (the other is {{p|Mew}}).
* With the exception of {{p|Arceus}}, Shaymin is the last {{type2|Grass}} in [[National Pokédex]] order. In its Sky Forme, it is the last {{type2|Flying}} and the last dual-type Pokémon.
* In Sky Forme, Shaymin is the only legendary Flying-type Pokémon weak to Flying-type attacks.
* Shaymin is tied with {{p|Celebi}} for highest [[base stat total]] of all {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon.
* A Shaymin caught in {{game|Platinum}} via an event is the only Pokémon that, when caught, shows the text "Fateful encounter" used for distribution Pokémon instead of the regular "Met at Lv. 30" text.
** Only Shaymin that show the text "Fateful encounter" can allow the player to obtain the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Gracidea}} to change form. This means that any Shaymin caught in Diamond and Pearl and traded into Platinum cannot change their form.
===Origin===
Shaymin is based on a {{wp|hedgehog}}. However, its white body and the grass-like fur on its back makes it somewhat resemble a {{wp|Chia Pet}} as well. Moreover, when Shaymin (Land Forme) blooms with flowers, as seen in the anime, Shaymin appears as a bouquet of flowers, which serves to emphasize Shaymin's role as the Gratitude Pokémon. On the other hand, Shaymin's Sky Forme shares most of its traits with a small, young {{wp|terrier}}-type dog, but its sprightly behavior, its affinity for flowers, and its ability to fly bring to mind {{wp|fairy|faeries}}. Shaymin's Sky Forme has a few aspects that resemble that of a {{wp|reindeer}} as well.
====Name origin====
Its name is possibly a combination of 謝 ''sha'' (thanks/gratitude) or ジェイド ''jeido'' (jade), which is one of Shaymin's most dominant colors, and 蝟 ''harinezu'''mi''''' (hedgehog). Its name could also be a combination of ''shay'' and ''vitamin''. Also, shaman can be pronounced like Shaymin, so it may be like a mythical shaman. In addition, the name Shaymin may be a corruption of the Hebrew word Shamayim, which means "sky" and is the name of the first heaven in Jewish mysticism. This correlates directly with Shaymin's Sky Forme.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Shaymin
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Shaymin
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 쉐이미 ''Sheimi''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]]: 潔咪 ''Jiémī''

==Related articles==
* [[Shaymin (movie 11)]]

===On Bulbanews===
*{{n|Shaymin to be distributed in Europe}}
*{{n|Official European sites update with Shaymin information}}

===External links===
* [http://fan.akuseru.org/hana Hana], the fanlisting for Shaymin at {{wp|The Fanlistings Network}}

==Notes==
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{{Legendary Pokémon}}
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