Shaymin
| Shaymin | |
|---|---|
| File:Sheimi.png National Pokédex Darkrai - Shaymin (#492) - Arceus | |
| Japanese name | Sheimi |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves into | None |
| Generation | Fourth |
| Species | Gratitude Pokémon |
| Type | Grass |
| Height | 0 ft 8 in (0.2 m) |
| Weight | 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg) |
| Ability | Natural Cure |
Shaymin (シェイミ, Sheimi in original Japanese language versions) is one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media, created by Satoshi Tajiri. Shaymin is one of the legendary Pokémon that appears in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The purpose of Shaymin in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]
Shaymin's name is a combination of the words and shaman, shy and shame because it lives far removed from humans, and the Japanese word for seed (実, mi).
Biological characteristics
Shaymin is based on the hedgehog. Its body's fur is pure white. Instead of quills, Shaymin has green grass growing on its back, which causes its appearance to resemble a Chia Pet. Shaymin has pink flowers growing on the sides of its head, giving it an even more plant-like appearance. Its stubby paws and small smiling face only add to its appeal.
Shaymin resides in the Flower Paradise, a flower field untouched by humans. In order to go unnoticed by intruders or attackers, it utilizes its own form of camouflage: it can roll up into a ball resembling a flower. By doing so, it blends in with the surrounding flowers, going undetected even if the attacker is right next to it. It also has the power to decompose the toxins in the air and turn the land into flower fields in an instant, proof of its status as a legendary Pokémon and a benevolent being.
In Floraroma Town, a lady talks to the protagonist about how the town came to be a large flower garden. The land where it was used to be a useless wasteland. Fortunately, people noticed this and began planting flowers to make it prettier. But luck wasn't enough. Because to wasteland's soil is hard and frozen, not a single sprout grew. One day, someone thanked nature for its beauty and wonder with prayers, then the whole wasteland grew warm and flowers sprang up all over the place. Then, people took steps and called it Floraroma. This "someone" is highly guessed as Shaymin, for it grows flowers wherever it goes. It could also be Profesor Oak that thanked Shaymin due to the fact that you need Oak's Letter to reach Shaymin. Also, more proof is that Flower Paradise, where Shaymin is presently standing, resembles Floraroma Meadow for its large perimeter and flower field.
In the video games
Shaymin makes its first appearance in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS along with many other new Pokémon.
Shaymin is one of the event legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl; the other ones are Manaphy, Darkrai, and Arceus. It, like Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, and Manaphy, has a base stat value of 100 for every stat. In addition, it is the first pure Grass-type legendary Pokémon.
Shaymin is only obtainable through a Nintendo event, which will provide the player with Oak's Letter; Oak's Letter is used at a white rock in Route 224 in order to unlock Shaymin's flower-lined home, the Flower Paradise. Shaymin appears there at level 30. Its signature move, Seed Flare, has 120 base power and lowers the foe's Special Defense.
A major glitch was announced by Game Freak which enabled the capture of Shaymin (along with Darkrai) in early copies of the Japanese version despite the fact that it is an Event Pokémon. Nintendo released a patch to rectify this glitch to certain retailers, and it is likely fixed in the game's translated versions.
References
- ^ “Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold" PR Newswire. URL accessed on March 27, 2006.
- ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Shaymin as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
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- PsyPoke Pokédex entry