The 2009 Pokémon Platinum Shaymin card, a Holo Rare Basic Grass-type featuring distinct gameplay mechanics and artist Kagemaru Himeno.
Shaymin
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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This Pokémon Platinum Shaymin card, numbered 14 in the 2009 set, represents a significant entry for collectors of the Platinum series. As a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, this Holo Rare card offers unique strategic possibilities within the Trading Card Game. The card features two distinct attacks: Grass Flower Aroma, which removes damage counters to induce sleep, and GrassColorless Damage Aid, which deals increased damage based on the opponent's status conditions. Designed by artist Kagemaru Himeno, the card maintains the aesthetic standards of its era while providing functional depth for players. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Platinum set or to build specialized decks around its status-altering effects. The holofoil finish adds visual appeal, making it a desirable piece for both competitive players and hobbyists looking to expand their Pokémon TCG collections. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to the hobby, this Shaymin card from the Platinum expansion provides a tangible connection to the franchise's rich history of creature design and gameplay innovation.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Shaymin
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
Holo
70
Grass
Basic
Fire +20
Water -20
1
492
Card Text
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Attack: Flower Aroma (10)
Remove 2 damage counters from Shaymin. The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Attack: Damage Aid (30+)
If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 30 damage plus 50 more damage. Then, remove all Special Conditions from the Defending Pokémon.
It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.
