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Shaymin
- Number
- XY188
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.
Shaymin - XY Black Star Promos
Shaymin is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2014, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number XY188 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $8.08, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Shaymin has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY188 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 10 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Shaymin
Shaymin FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Shaymin from XY Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $8.08. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Shaymin?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Shaymin has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Shaymin?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Shaymin released?
The XY Black Star Promos set released in 2014. This specific card (#XY188 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Shaymin?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the XY Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.