Shauna

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

• Hair: Silver, worn in a single bun, twin ponytails, or double buns. She grows fond of double buns after Fang Yan begins styling her hair that way 84 115 146 514.
• Eyes: Described as crystal-blue and amber-like 536 538.
• Build: Small but exceptionally strong and heavy; Fang Yan eventually finds carrying her difficult 579.
• Clothing: Frequently wears elaborate princess dresses. Her delivery outfit includes a red dress, a Pokémon Day Care work cap, and a crossbody bag 84 115 514.
• Play outfits: Dresses in a Mime Jr. outfit and once equips Gengar’s Black Glasses, Dali’s Black Belt, and two water guns 146 351.

Personality

Shauna initially fears unfamiliar people and Pokémon, even while feeling attached to familiar companions such as Blissey, Growlithe, and Petilil. Before her first delivery, she crouches outside a customer’s house and trembles until Chingling helps her approach the door. Support from her family and the Pokémon Day Care gradually allows her to speak confidently with customers and classmates 23 33 74 184.

She is affectionate, generous, and protective of Pokémon who are rejected or bullied. She patiently befriends the frightened Shiny Ponyta, comforts a seaside Pokémon others call ugly, and intervenes when Seviper threatens other children. She also takes her Day Care responsibilities seriously, refusing both an attempted underpayment for an Egg and payment for milk explicitly intended as a gift 110 147 173 276 277 545.

Her growing confidence brings a mischievous streak. She imitates Gengar’s playacting, stages mock battles, and uses an aggrieved performance to persuade Zangoose to punish the Seviper that ruined her outing. Zhishi regularly counters her teasing, though their arguments can end as quickly as an offer to share a sausage 146 351 392 545.

Abilities & Skills

Heart of the Sea

A blessing bestowed by the sea, described by Manaphy as resembling the Power of Viridian. “Heart of the Sea” is Fang Yan’s name for it, not a name supplied by Manaphy 505.

• Ocean protection: Fang Yan states that the ocean cannot harm Shauna and that its Pokémon treat her as one of their own. Manaphy says complete mastery would prevent her from drowning in a water-filled environment 505 563.
• Water-type affinity: Can reach into Water-type Pokémon’s hearts and soothe their emotions. With full mastery, she can sense the locations and feelings of Water-type Pokémon she has bonded with 505.
• Calling for help: Can draw on the ocean’s power to request assistance from ocean Pokémon 505.
• Demonstrated influence: Stops a Gyarados from attacking after it meets her eyes, then addresses both Gyarados and Sharpedo during their territorial dispute 538.
• Growing perception: Senses an offshore disturbance during her study trip and later reports understanding the sea’s speech 515 543.
• Uncertain limits: Manaphy suggests that further applications may develop after complete mastery 505.

Mega Stone Perception

Shauna experiences visions or impressions of Pokémon connected to Mega Stones 305 307.

• Her first documented vision shows a smiling, key-ring-like Pokémon with wind chimes 305.
• After Chingling evolves, she recognizes Chimecho as resembling the Pokémon from her vision 307.
• Her perception works with several Mega Stones, prompting Fang Yan and Steven to recognize it as an unusual ability 307.
• It does not guarantee successful Mega Evolution: her attempt with Chimecho remains incomplete 307.

Pokémon Care

Shauna learns primarily through observation and practical work at the Day Care. Her care methods are described as only slightly behind Fang Yan’s, and her parents learn roughly half of their own Pokémon-care techniques from her 514.

• Diagnosis: Notices Numel’s abnormal mood and temperature, then locates its discomfort by touching different areas and asking questions 514.
• Hands-on treatment: Uses massage and stretching to relieve Numel’s back pressure and stiffness 514.
• Evolution support: Recognizes signs of rising Fire-type energy and has Rapidash absorb Numel’s flames with Flash Fire before it evolves into Camerupt 514.
• Teaching: Later instructs older students in raising Pokémon 577.
• Limits: Her knowledge is practical and sometimes incomplete; she forgets part of Fang Yan’s explanation of Electric-type physiology 514.

Physical Strength

Shauna’s strength greatly exceeds what her size suggests 545 579.

• Drags a Seviper by its tail and later swings one through the air before throwing it away from other children 376 545.
• Holds a student’s arm firmly enough that he cannot pull free during the Numel incident 514.
• Her headfirst collisions are powerful enough for Fang Yan to describe nearly being defeated by her “Rocket Headbutt” 543.
• Her shouted “Iron Head Strike” and “Behemoth Blade” occur during play with Gengar; the scenes do not establish that she can use those Pokémon moves 351.

Deliveries and Shopkeeping

Shauna handles customer-facing tasks despite her early fear of strangers 33 74.

• Delivers herbal tea, counts payments, distributes order lists, and contacts Fang Yan through her communication watch 33 74.
• Rides Rapidash for deliveries of tea and fresh milk 115 173.
• Suggests a local Day Care tournament and proposes Golduck and Azumarill as helpers for its later food-delivery service 48 258.
• As acting manager, refuses to release a Shinx Egg priced at 120,000 League Coins when a customer offers only 100,000 147.

Pokémon Battling

Shauna wants to learn battling to defend Pokémon, but her strength and care expertise do not translate into consistent battle success 278 543.

• In her first documented battle, she sends Shiny Rapidash against Graveler and commands it to “ram him”; Rapidash strikes with a metallic, elongated horn 383.
• After her study trip, she admits losing every battle against both Gym Leaders and other students 543.
• A narrative flash-forward states that she begins a journey two years later but obtains no Gym Badges throughout the trip 452.

Pokémon Partners

History

Finding Confidence at the Pokémon Day Care

Shauna’s early visits center on quiet companionship with Petilil and caring for Chingling’s Egg. Her parents are relieved when she sleeps peacefully, and several days at the Day Care help her become more talkative there, though she remains fearful outside it 26 27 28.

Fang Yan gives her a delivery bag, map, communicator, and herbal tea for her first route. Chingling helps her overcome her fear at the first doorstep, while Gengar, her parents, and Officer Jenny watch discreetly. She completes every delivery, and Fang Yan celebrates with an elaborate afternoon tea 33.

When her parents leave to care for her sick grandfather, Shauna asks to stay at the Day Care. Fang Yan prepares the room beside his own with pink bedding and an Eevee plush. He initially refuses her offer to sell refreshments to tournament crowds, but she later confidently sells snacks and drinks while protected by Pokémon and watched by her parents 48 84.

Becoming a Helper and Returning to School

Shauna gradually takes on more responsibility, including deliveries with Gary, work alongside Rapidash, and a day managing the shop while Fang Yan assists Professor Rowan 74 115 147.

Her earlier classmates bullied her while she was ill, leaving her unwilling to return to school. Rather than force her, Fang Yan arranges a milk delivery to Principal Saqi’s school. After playing with its students and letting them pet Rapidash, she asks whether she can attend 182.

On her first day, Shauna confidently introduces herself—and advertises the Day Care’s Egg sales, boarding, and breeding services. She later performs as a magical girl in the school play, with Pokémon helping stage her victory over Gengar’s villain 184 206.

Friendship, Travel, and the Sea

At her birthday celebration, Shauna introduces Zhishi as her best school friend and receives a stone necklace matching Fang Yan’s. Her parents promise to attend every birthday after she happily remarks that they finally have time to celebrate with her 276.

Her school activities include a forest camping trip with Zhishi and a study visit to Rustboro Academy. During the latter, she treats Numel and helps it evolve, surprising the academy’s teachers with her practical knowledge 391 392 514.

Her connection to the ocean becomes increasingly apparent during the Hoenn incidents. She approaches the coast despite dangerous conditions, declares that the ocean will not hurt her, and later says she can understand its speech. Her confidence also becomes a concern: Fang Yan suspects she would take Jirachi into the deep sea simply because it was curious 535 536 543 563.

During a later Kalos visit, Shauna uses precious Honey to revive Mairin’s Chespin. Lysandre’s interest in the Honey leads to Malva confronting Gary and the girls, before Fang Yan arrives to protect them 548.

Equipment & Personal Items

• Delivery outfit and crossbody bag — Carries orders, payments, and the snacks customers frequently give her 33 115.
• Communication watch — Used to contact Fang Yan and check the time 74 276.
• Gengar cup — Prepared by Fang Yan for her honey water 182.
• Stone necklace — Birthday gift from Fang Yan, matching his own 276.
• Chimecho’s Mega Stone — Gift from Steven after her Mega Stone perception is confirmed 307.
• Wooden sword — Carved by Fang Yan at her request and used in mock duels with Gengar 351.
• Prank flashlight — Gift from Gengar; her attempt to frighten Zhishi with it earns her a startled punch 391.
• Plush toys — Includes Eevee and Gengar plushes; she has difficulty sleeping at Rustboro Academy without her usual toys 48 514.

Relationships

• Fang Yan — Caregiver, mentor, and “Uncle.” He supports her recovery, teaches her Pokémon care, and entrusts her with Day Care duties. Shauna expresses absolute confidence that he will keep his promises 33 48 147 415 514.
• Mr. and Mrs. Fujino — Parents. They closely follow her progress and arrange for Fang Yan to care for her while they visit her sick grandfather 33 48 276.
• Zhishi — Deskmate and best school friend. They exchange snacks and hair accessories, share a tent and dormitory, and frequently tease one another 221 276 391 514 545.
• Gengar — Protector, playmate, and source of mischievous habits. It regards her as a little sister, secretly watches over her at school, and teaches her the pitiful act she later uses on Zangoose 33 184 351 392.
• Cynthia — Affectionate “big sister” who comforts Shauna after Gary leaves and sometimes collects her from school on Garchomp 128 221.
• Gary — Accompanies her deliveries and helps with her hair. Shauna is saddened when he leaves to pursue research and Gym challenges 74 128.
• Principal Saqi — Welcomes her to school and invites her to seek him out if anything happens. She gives him candy on her first day and later brings him Day Care tea 184 561.
• Steven — Recognizes her unusual Mega Stone perception and gives her Chimecho’s Mega Stone 307.
• Lance and Wallace — Familiar adult friends whom she calls “Uncle.” She gives Lance a Dragonite plush and reminds Wallace of his promise to bring her plush toys 182 277.
• Diantha — Another affectionate “big sister”; Shauna says that she and Zhishi miss her visits 577.

Notable Quotes

“Hello, I'm Shauna, the Pokémon Day Care's delivery girl. These are my partners, Little Jingle and Rapidash.” 115

“No matter what he says, he's never lied to me. So if he says he'll win, he'll win.” — About Fang Yan 415

“Hehe, you don't need to be afraid of those either. The ocean won't hurt Little Shauna.” 536