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blurb=Update 2: Pokémon.com has acknowledged the event today on their webpage. This confirmed that the English name of the Glacidea Flower is the Gracidea. First Update: Earlier this week, Toys "R" Us created a Facebook event page for a Shaymin giveaway to be held Feb. 8-14 in participating U.S. stores. The store will also distribute a coupon for $5 off any Pokémon Nintendo DS game and a free Pokémon poster. However, Toys "R" Us deleted the event listing.  }}
blurb=Update 2: Pokemon.com has reposted and updated an event listing for a Shaymin distribution to be held in U.S. Toys "R" Us stores Feb. 8-14. The event page also confirmed the English name of the Glacidea Flower is the "Gracidea." }}
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[[Image:ShayminEvent.png|thumb|150px|right|Shaymin poster]]
[[Image:ShayminEvent.png|thumb|150px|right|Shaymin poster]]


'''Update:''' Pokémon.com has acknowledged the event today on their webpage. This confirmed that the English name of the Glacidea Flower is the Gracidea. This item can be obtained in Pokémon Platinum if the player has this Shaymin in their party. It can be used to transform Shaymin from its Land Forme into its Sky Forme.
'''Updated Jan. 27'''<br>
Pokemon.com has reposted and updated an event listing for a {{p|Shaymin}} distribution to be held in U.S. Toys "R" Us stores Feb. 8-14. The event page also confirmed the English name of the Glacidea Flower is the ''{{bp|Gracidea (flower)|Gracidea Flower}}''. The item can be obtained in {{bp|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum}} if the player has this particular Shaymin in his or her party. It can be used to transform Shaymin from its Land Forme into its Sky Forme.


Earlier this week, Toys "R" Us created a Facebook event page for a {{p|Shaymin}} giveaway to be held Feb. 8-14 in participating U.S. stores. Players of [[bp:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond or Pearl]] can obtain Shaymin from in-store DS Download Stations. The store will also distribute a coupon for $5 off any Pokémon Nintendo DS game and a free Pokémon poster. As usual with Toys "R" Us events, this Shaymin will be caught in a {{bp|Cherish Ball}}. Shaymin will know {{m|Seed Flare}}, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Substitute}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}, and will hold a {{bp|Micle Berry}}.
Players of {{bp|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond or Pearl}} can obtain Shaymin from in-store DS Download Stations. The store will also distribute a coupon for $5 off any Pokémon Nintendo DS game and a free {{bp|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}} promotional poster. The coupon will only be valid throughout the duration of the event. As usual with Diamond and Pearl Toys 'R' Us events, this Shaymin will be in a {{bp|Cherish Ball}}. Shaymin will be at {{bp||level}} 50, and will know {{m|Seed Flare}}, {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Energy Ball}}. Shaymin will hold a {{bp|Micle Berry}}, marking this berry's first legitimate appearance in the United States.
[[Image:ShayminFiveOffCoupon.png|thumb|100px|left|Coupon for $5 off a Pokémon DS game]]
[[Image:ShayminFiveOffCoupon.png|thumb|100px|left|Coupon for $5 off a Pokémon DS game]]
[[Image:Skywarriorpostertru.png|thumb|100px|right|Poster]]


However, Toys "R" Us deleted the event listing today. This came after Pokemon.com posted an announcement that it will reveal the event on Thursday. The Pokemon.com announcement did not give any details about the event, only that there would be one. However, Pokemon.com has also deleted its page about the event.
Last week, Toys "R" Us created a Facebook event page for a {{p|Shaymin}} giveaway to be held Feb. 8-14 in participating U.S. stores. However, Toys "R" Us deleted the event listing on Monday. This came after Pokemon.com posted an announcement that it will reveal the event on Thursday. The Pokemon.com announcement did not give any details about the event, only that there would be one. Pokemon.com also deleted its page about the event.


==Information==
==Information==
* [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=46936273745 Toys "R" Us on Facebook] (must be logged in to view) (no longer available)
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#news_/XML/news_345.xml Pokémon.com's post about the event]
* [http://www.pokemon.com/#news_/XML/news_345.xml Pokémon.com's post about the event]
* {{bp|Toys "R" Us Shaymin}} (Information on the Shaymin)
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[[Category:January 27, 2009]]

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Updated Jan. 27
Pokemon.com has reposted and updated an event listing for a Shaymin distribution to be held in U.S. Toys "R" Us stores Feb. 8-14. The event page also confirmed the English name of the Glacidea Flower is the Gracidea Flower. The item can be obtained in Pokémon Platinum if the player has this particular Shaymin in his or her party. It can be used to transform Shaymin from its Land Forme into its Sky Forme.

Players of Pokémon Diamond or Pearl can obtain Shaymin from in-store DS Download Stations. The store will also distribute a coupon for $5 off any Pokémon Nintendo DS game and a free Giratina and the Sky Warrior promotional poster. The coupon will only be valid throughout the duration of the event. As usual with Diamond and Pearl Toys 'R' Us events, this Shaymin will be in a Cherish Ball. Shaymin will be at level 50, and will know Seed Flare, Aromatherapy, Substitute and Energy Ball. Shaymin will hold a Micle Berry, marking this berry's first legitimate appearance in the United States.

Coupon for $5 off a Pokémon DS game
Poster

Last week, Toys "R" Us created a Facebook event page for a Shaymin giveaway to be held Feb. 8-14 in participating U.S. stores. However, Toys "R" Us deleted the event listing on Monday. This came after Pokemon.com posted an announcement that it will reveal the event on Thursday. The Pokemon.com announcement did not give any details about the event, only that there would be one. Pokemon.com also deleted its page about the event.

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