
Shaymin is a Basic Pokémon card of Grass type with an HP of 80. It is illustrated by Heisuke Kitazawa and is part of the Destined Rivals set from the Scarlet…
Shaymin is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Destined Rivals set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 185/182 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
The card includes the flavor text: “The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.”.
Card name: Shaymin
Card number: 185/182
Set: Destined Rivals
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 80
Artist: Heisuke Kitazawa
Release date: May 30, 2025
National Pokédex number: 492
Shaymin sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Destined Rivals set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Shaymin was illustrated by Heisuke Kitazawa.
For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
The current aggregated market price for Shaymin is about
For context, the Destined Rivals set has a median card value near $0.34 and an average near $9.30, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +3% over the last 7 days and -1% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Destined Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Shaymin is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 3,736 copies of this card, of which 1,175 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 31.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Illustration Rare cards such as Shaymin are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (185/182) sits above the set's printed total of 182, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,736 copies to date.
Shaymin appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY115 (around $59.51), Platinum 14 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Shaymin pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Shaymin is from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 185/182 with the Illustration Rare rarity.
Shaymin is classified as Illustration Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,736 copies so far, with about 31.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 3,736 copies, of which 1,175 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 31.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Illustration Rare cards such as Shaymin are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
Yes. Shaymin appears on 24 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.