Shaymin in Pokemon GO: How to Get, Forms, Shiny Variant, and Best Moveset
Learn how to get Shaymin in Pokemon GO, its forms, shiny variant, and the best moveset for PvP and Raid battles in this guide.
Shaymin, the Mythical Grass-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh region, has been available in Pokemon GO since the GO Fest 2022 event. This guide will cover everything trainers need to know about Shaymin, including how to obtain it, its different forms, the availability of its shiny variant, and the best moveset for PvP and Raid battles.
How to Get Shaymin in Pokemon GO
As a Mythical Pokemon, Shaymin can only be obtained by completing Special Research tasks. Trainers can acquire the Land Forme Shaymin through the following methods:
- Completing the 6th part of the Grass and Gratitude Research during Sustainability Week
- Purchasing the Glimmers of Gratitude Research during GO Tour - Sinnoh: Global in February 2024
The Sky Forme Shaymin was available during the following events:
- GO Fest 2022: Finale - Completing the 5th part of A Radiant Reunion Special Research (Outdated)
- Pokemon GO Fest: Sapporo, Seattle, and Berlin - Completing the 4th or 6th part of the respective event research
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Shaymin Forms and How to Change Them
Shaymin has two forms in Pokemon GO:
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| Land Forme | Grass |
| Sky Forme | Grass/Flying |
Trainers can manually change Shaymin's form once they have caught one. The process requires 25 Candy and 10,000 Stardust and is reversible, with the same resource cost for each transformation.
The shiny variant of Shaymin was released on February 16th, 2024, during the Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles event.
Currently, the only way to obtain a Shiny Shaymin is by completing the Glimmers of Gratitude Research, which costs $4.99 or equivalent regional pricing. Upon completing the seven-step research, trainers are guaranteed an encounter with a Shiny Land Forme Shaymin, which can be converted to the Sky Forme using the aforementioned process.
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Best Moveset for Shaymin in PvP and Raids
Shaymin's best moveset for both PvP and Raid battles is as follows:
- Fast Move: Zen Headbutt
- Charged Move: Solar Beam
This combination takes advantage of Zen Headbutt's high energy generation and Solar Beam's powerful Grass-type damage output, making Shaymin a formidable force in battles.
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