As a Grass/Flying type, Sky Shaymin has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 100
Attack: 103
Defense: 75
Sp. Atk: 120
Sp. Def: 75
Speed: 127
Total: 600

Sky Shaymin has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (127). Its Attack (103) and Sp. Atk (120) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 127 beats 96% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 75 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Sky Shaymin's only ability is Serene Grace.

How to beat Sky Shaymin

The best way to beat Sky Shaymin is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Black Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.

Evolution

Sky Shaymin is an alternate form of Shaymin, so it shares Shaymin's evolution line.

Best counters to Sky Shaymin

Other Grass/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Sky Shaymin weak to?

As a Grass/Flying type, Sky Shaymin takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves.

What is Sky Shaymin resistant to?

Sky Shaymin resists Fighting, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Sky Shaymin?

Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Black Kyurem, which hit Sky Shaymin with super-effective attacks.