Shaymin Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Shaymin Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shaymin can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shaymin level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Magical Leaf
Grass Knot
13.05
222.7
1149.0s
11.41
2
Hidden Power Grass
Grass Knot
12.22
208.5
1227.1s
10.74
3
Magical Leaf
Solar Beam
12.07
205.9
1242.9s
10.54
4
Zen Headbutt
Grass Knot
11.79
201.2
1272.1s
10.32
5
Hidden Power Bug
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
6
Hidden Power Dark
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
7
Hidden Power Dragon
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
8
Hidden Power Electric
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
9
Hidden Power Fighting
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18

10
Hidden Power Fire
Grass Knot
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18

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Shaymin Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Shaymin in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#921 of 1141 · F Tier

Magical Leaf

Grass Knot

Seed Flare

Ultra League

#837 of 841 · F Tier

Zen Headbutt

Grass Knot

Seed Flare

Master League

#405 of 405 · F Tier

Zen Headbutt

Grass Knot

Seed Flare

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shaymin PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shaymin moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Energy Ball

Grass type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Seed Flare

Grass type

40% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Shaymin Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shaymin can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Grass-, and Psychic-type damage. Magical Leaf matches Shaymin's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Hidden Power

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.4s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Magical Leaf

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.4s

DPS

11.33

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Zen Headbutt

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fighting
Poison
Resisted by: Psychic
Dark (0.39×)
Steel

Compare fast moves

Hidden Power
15
15
1.5s
10
Magical Leaf
17
17
1.5s
11.33
Zen Headbutt
11
9
1.0s
11

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Hidden Power	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Magical Leaf	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%
Zen Headbutt	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	62.5%	100%

Shaymin Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shaymin can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Grass-type damage. Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Seed Flare, and Solar Beam match Shaymin's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Energy Ball

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s – 3.9s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Grass Knot

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.5s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.8

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Seed Flare

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

115

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.3s – 2.4s

DPE

1.15

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Effect

40% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Solar Beam

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

180

Energy

-100

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s – 4.8s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-80

DPE

1.88

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Ground
Rock
Resisted by: Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel

Compare charged moves

Energy Ball
90
-50
4.0s
22.5
Grass Knot
90
-50
2.5s
36
Seed Flare
115
-100
2.5s
46
Solar Beam
180
-100
5.0s
36

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Energy Ball	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%
Grass Knot	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%
Seed Flare	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%
Solar Beam	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shaymin carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

100,000

100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaymin's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Magical Leaf and Grass Knot make up Shaymin's best raid moveset, dealing 13.1 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shaymin for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shaymin's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt with Grass Knot and Seed Flare. Shaymin's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shaymin learn in Pokémon GO?

Shaymin can learn 3 fast moves and 4 charged moves.

How much does Shaymin's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shaymin costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.

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