Shaymin Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Shaymin level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
13.05
222.7
1149.0s
11.41
2
12.22
208.5
1227.1s
10.74
3
12.07
205.9
1242.9s
10.54
4
11.79
201.2
1272.1s
10.32
5
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
6
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
7
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
8
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
9
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
10
11.62
198.3
1290.6s
10.18
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Shaymin Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#999 of 1145 · F Tier

Ultra League
#841 of 844 · F Tier

Master League
#406 of 406 · F Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#1045 of 1201 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#902 of 905 · F Tier

Master League (Mega Edition)
#467 of 467 · F Tier
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
Shaymin Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
9
Energy
8
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Magical Leaf
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
10
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
6
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
15
15
1.5s
10
17
17
1.5s
11.33
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
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-45
DPE
1.78
Archetype
Effect
10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
130
Energy
-75
DPE
1.73
Archetype
Effect
40% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 33%
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Archetype
Compare charged moves
90
-50
4.0s
22.5
90
-50
2.5s
36
115
-100
2.5s
46
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
100Frequently 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.







































