Shaymin ◇ Collector’s Guide (Team Up #10)

Character Intro

Shaymin ◇ is a Rare Prism Star from the Team Up set, numbered 10. With 80 HP and the attack Flower Storm, it stands out thanks to its unique Prism Star rarity and rule.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Attack: Flower Storm (30× damage based on total basic Energy attached to all your Pokémon)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: “The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.”
• Rules: You can only have one Prism Star card with the same name in your deck. If discarded, it goes to the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Team Up set as card number 10. It is a Rare Prism Star card, notable for its unique Prism Star subtype and the special rule restricting deck inclusion to one copy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm9 and the card ID sm9-10. The card’s distinctive Prism Star symbol and rarity mark it as a collectible piece within the Team Up expansion.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• The Prism Star rule limits deck building to a single Shaymin ◇.
• If discarded, Shaymin ◇ is sent to the Lost Zone rather than the discard pile, affecting resource management and recovery options.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Rare Prism Star card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique status, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Shaymin ◇ as a Basic Prism Star Grass-type with a scalable attack and a unique deck-building rule, enriching the set’s strategic diversity.