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Shaymin シェイミ Sheimi #492
File:Shaymin1.jpg Shaymin in a magazine preview
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Gratitude Pokémon
Ability Natural Cure Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 0′08″ Imperial 0.2 m Metric 0′08″/0.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.6 lbs. Imperial 2.1 kg Metric 4.6 lbs./2.1 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 64 Battle Exp.: 641*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shaymin (Japanese: シェイミ Sheimi) is a Grass-type Legendary Pokémon of Generation IV.

Biology

Physiology

Shaymin is a small, white hedgehog-like creature. It appears to have grass on its back instead of quills, as well as a pink flower by the side of its face. Shaymin is the shortest legendary Pokémon to date. According to the Pokédex figure of 0'08", it is also among the smallest Pokémon in existence, with its comrades being Diglett, Natu, Azurill, Budew, Burmy and Chingling.

Gender differences

Shaymin is genderless.

Special abilities

Shaymin has the ability to instantly purify the area it is in of all pollutants and transform it into a flowery field.

Shaymin is the only Pokémon so far that can use Seed Flare.

Behavior

Habitat

Shaymin live in flowery fields. However, since Shaymin can camouflage itself by curling itself up, Shaymin can easily escape people's notice.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

As a plant-based Pokémon, Shaymin most likely nourish themselves through photosynthesis.

In the anime

It is possible that Shaymin will have one of the main roles in the 11th Pokémon movie, which features Regigigas, because that Pokémon's hand is shown coming out of a flower field.

In the manga

In the TCG

Shaymin has made no TCG appearances.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

Base stats

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation IV	Type	Cat.
Start	Defense Curl
10	Magical Leaf
19	Leech Seed
28	Synthesis
37	Sweet Scent
46	Natural Gift
55	Worry Seed
64	Aromatherapy
73	Energy Ball
82	GrassWhistle
91	Lucky Chant
100	Seed Flare

Evolution

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Shaymin images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Shaymin ties with Mew and Celebi for the highest catch rate among all legendary Pokémon; Jirachi and Manaphy are distinct from the aforementioned three in tying with many other legendary Pokémon for the lowest catch rate among all Pokémon.
• Shaymin is the smallest legendary Pokémon, and one of the shortest Pokémon overall, tying with Diglett, Natu, Azurill, Budew, Burmy and Chingling.
• This is the second event legendary Pokémon which was thought only to be received at a Nintendo event. However, in the Japanese version of Diamond/Pearl, it can be caught through a glitch involving Surf in the room of the first Elite Four member. Likewise, in other language versions, another glitch is said to get the player to reach Seabreak Path and Flower Paradise as well.
• Shaymin is the first pure Grass-type legendary Pokémon.
• Although Shaymin is a legendary Pokémon, normal wild Pokémon battle music plays while battling it.
• 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.
• Marley makes brief references to Shaymin if spoken with during an excursion in Victory Road. She wants to reach the smooth rock on Route 224.
• Cheaters can reach Shaymin by using the infamous walk anywhere cheat. If they head north of the white rock on Route 224, they will reach the Seabreak Path in less than ten steps. They can then follow it straight to Flower Paradise.
• 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 Route 224.
• Shaymin learns moves every nine levels.

Origin

Shaymin is based on either a hedgehog or porcupine, more likely the former. Its porcelian-white skin and its furry coat of grass also resembles a Chia Pet.

Name origin

Its name may come from the word shame, as it is a very shy and elusive Pokémon. It may also be derived from Shaman. The English name also is a slight alteration of its Japanese name. Its Japanese name, Sheimi, contains mi, which means "seed" in Japanese.

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Hana, the fanlisting for Shaymin at The Fanlistings Network

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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