Competitive Information for Shaymin [Diamond/Pearl]
Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Shaymin? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover Shaymin, a sensational Pokémon with Grass attributes! Shaymin is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Curious about Shaymin's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Seed Flare
- Earth Power
- Leech Seed
- Protect
For single battles, Shaymin is a storied Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Shaymin last longer regaining it's HP every turn. Life Orb boosts the power of Shaymin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Shaymin has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Shaymin every turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Shaymin this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Miracle Seed
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
- Return / Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Synthesis
Dominating single battles, Shaymin is a eminent Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Shaymin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Shaymin has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Shaymin's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 10-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Shaymin is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Shaymin by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Psychic
For single battles, Shaymin is a epic Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Shaymin's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shaymin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Shaymin has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Shaymin? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Miracle Seed
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
- Return / Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Synthesis
In double battles, Shaymin is known as a iconic Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shaymin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Shaymin has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Shaymin's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 10-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Shaymin is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Shaymin by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 SpA / 244 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Psychic
When it comes to double battles, Shaymin shines as a glorious Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Shaymin's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shaymin's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Natural Cure, Shaymin has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Shaymin can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Shaymin.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shaymin can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Shaymin
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Shaymin's stats
- Defense Curl
- Growth
- Ominous Wind
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Shaymin
- Earth Power
- Healing Wish
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Ice
- Leech Seed
- Other
- Protect
- Rest
- Seed Flare
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Shaymin in Diamond and Pearl
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/224/0/0/32/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Optimize Shaymin's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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