Type matchups
Damage Shaymin takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Shaymin has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 600
Shaymin has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Shaymin's only ability is Natural Cure.
How to beat Shaymin
Shaymin takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Shaymin does not evolve.
Best counters to Shaymin
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shaymin weak to?
As a Grass type, Shaymin takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Shaymin resistant to?
Shaymin resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Shaymin?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Shaymin with super-effective attacks.