Shaymin Land

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

Shaymin Land is the Grass attacker that brings genuine flexibility and speed control to Regulation M-A teams. Its Seed Flare provides a powerful Grass STAB with a chance to drop the target's special Defense, and its access to status moves like Leech Seed and Glare makes it a genuine disruption piece. Its speed tier is respectable, letting it outrun many of the format's non-restricted attackers, and its ability to support with recovery and status gives it real longevity. Its weaknesses are the ones Grass-types always carry — vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, Poison and Bug coverage — and its bulk is not designed to absorb hits, so it relies on positioning. It also lacks the raw damage output to be a primary win condition, so it is best used as a support-and-threat hybrid. It functions best as a pivot that pressures while spreading status or as a mid-game attacker that punishes weakened boards. Shaymin Land pairs well with partners that handle the Fire and Ice threats it invites. It is a flexible, reliable choice for balanced teams that want status pressure and Grass coverage.

Use this page to understand Shaymin Land's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Shaymin Land, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Shaymin Land performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Shaymin Land with Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.