Competitive Information for Shaymin (Sky) [X/Y]
Grass / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Shaymin-sky? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Shaymin-Sky, the stunning Pokémon of Grass and Flying types! It's a sight to see Shaymin-Sky out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Rock-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Shaymin-Sky's strategies.
Item: King's Rock / Yache Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 Def / 20 SpD / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
- Return / Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Synthesis
Shaymin makes an a acclaimed Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Shaymin's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 25-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: King's Rock / Yache Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 20 SpD / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Earth Power
- Psychic
For those intense single battles, Shaymin is a epic Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special moves. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Shaymin's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 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).
◆ 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-sky? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: King's Rock / Yache Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 Def / 20 SpD / 28 Spe
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
- Return / Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Synthesis
Taking on double battles? Shaymin is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Shaymin's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 25-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: King's Rock / Yache Berry
Ability: Serene Grace
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 188 Hp / 20 Def / 252 SpA / 20 SpD / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Earth Power
When it comes to double battles, Shaymin shines as a heroic Special Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special power. King's Rock grants all attacking moves (that do not already have a chance to flinch) a 10% chance of causing each target to flinch. With Serene Grace, Shaymin's moves have their secondary effect chance doubled. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Shaymin's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-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-sky can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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-sky.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shaymin-sky can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Shaymin-sky
- 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
- Ability: Serene grace + Move: Air slash
- Ability: Serene grace + Item: King's rock
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Earth Power
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Energy Ball
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Mud-Slap
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Ominous Wind
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Psychic
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Secret Power
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Seed Flare
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Serene Grace + Additional Effect Move: Air Slash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Shaymin-sky's stats
- Defense Curl
- Growth
- Ominous Wind
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Shaymin-sky
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Shaymin-sky in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Shaymin-sky's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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