Shaymin

Shaymin is a Mythical Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,265 CP and is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt / Grass Knot. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shaymin Stats and Max CP

210 ATK

210 DEF

225 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3691 CP

Lvl 40

3265 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2332 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1865 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1399 CP

Shaymin's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shaymin Type Chart

Shaymin takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Poison160.0%

Shaymin takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Shaymin best moveset

Zen Headbutt + Grass Knot

Zen Headbutt

Grass Knot

Shaymin's best moveset is Zen Headbutt and Grass Knot, with 12.24 DPS (damage per second) and 347.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Sunny weather.

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Zen Headbutt	Grass Knot	11.28	12.24	347.2
2.	Hidden Power	Grass Knot	11.16	12.11	343.4
3.	Zen Headbutt	Solar Beam	10.63	11.54	327.3
4.	Hidden Power	Solar Beam	10.39	11.28	319.9
5.	Zen Headbutt	Seed Flare	9.74	10.58	300.0
6.	Hidden Power	Seed Flare	9.42	10.23	290.1
7.	Zen Headbutt	Energy Ball	9.36	10.17	288.3
8.	Hidden Power	Energy Ball	9.18	9.97	282.7

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Fast Attacks

Hidden Power15151.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 15
Energy 15
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 8

Effects
Hidden Power has no special effects.
See Hidden Power details page ↗
Zen Headbutt1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 9
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Damage	15
Energy	15
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.4s

Damage	9
Energy	8

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Charged Attacks

Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 180
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 5.0s
Damage window 2.8s - 4.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Solar Beam has no special effects.
See Solar Beam details page ↗
Grass Knot90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Grass Knot has no special effects.
See Grass Knot details page ↗
Energy Ball90504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Energy Ball details page ↗
Seed Flare1151002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 115
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Special
Seed Flare has a 40.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
See Seed Flare details page ↗

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.3s - 2.4s

Damage	130
Energy	75

More information

The following chart shows Shaymin's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shaymin's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shaymin has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shaymin CP Chart

Shaymin reaches a maximum of 3,265 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,785–1,865 CP, rising to 2,231–2,332 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,339–1,399 CP.

Max CP	3265 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1339 CP - 1399 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1785 CP - 1865 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1785 CP - 1865 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2231 CP - 2332 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shaymin Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	46 CP	2	144 CP	3	243 CP
4	341 CP	5	440 CP	6	539 CP
7	637 CP	8	736 CP	9	834 CP
10	933 CP	11	1026 CP	12	1119 CP
13	1213 CP	14	1306 CP	15	1399 CP
16	1492 CP	17	1586 CP	18	1679 CP
19	1772 CP	20	1865 CP	21	1959 CP
22	2052 CP	23	2145 CP	24	2239 CP
25	2332 CP	26	2425 CP	27	2519 CP
28	2612 CP	29	2705 CP	30	2799 CP
31	2845 CP	32	2892 CP	33	2939 CP
34	2985 CP	35	3032 CP	36	3079 CP
37	3125 CP	38	3172 CP	39	3218 CP
40	3265 CP	41	3307 CP	42	3348 CP
43	3390 CP	44	3432 CP	45	3475 CP
46	3518 CP	47	3561 CP	48	3604 CP
49	3648 CP	50	3691 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shaymin

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shaymin's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shaymin.

Grass

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#492
Height	0.2 m
Weight	2.1 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Not Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Shaymin family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shaymin in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Shaymin

Shaymin (Land Forme)

Shaymin (Sky Forme)

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.1 m	0.1 m	0.2 m	0.3 m	0.31 m

Size bounds

Shaymin's height ranges from 0.098 m to 0.31 m, with the average being 0.2 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.098 m0′04″	0.1 m0′04″
XS	0.1 m0′04″	0.15 m0′06″
M	0.15 m0′06″	0.25 m0′10″
XL	0.25 m0′10″	0.3 m1′00″
XXL	0.3 m1′00″	0.31 m1′00″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Shaymin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shaymin from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shaymin in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shaymin

Shaymin high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shaymin. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shaymin Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
Pearl	It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The flowers all over its body burst into bloom if it is lovingly hugged and senses gratitude.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
X, Omega Ruby	It can dissolve toxins in the air to instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Legends: Arceus	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shaymin in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shaymin in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.24 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 347.2.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shaymin’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

What is Shaymin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shaymin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,265 CP and 3,691 CP at Level 50.

Can Shaymin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shaymin can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shaymin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shaymin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.