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Shinx.

national dex #403 · gen IV
BST 263 · electric
Shinx official artwork
electric
#403 · gen IV
Profile
HP
45
ATK
65
DEF
34
SPA
40
SPD
34
SPE
45
BST 263 · best Attack 65 · worst Defense 34 · meters scale to 200

Shinx is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.

Typingelectric
AbilitiesIntimidate, Rivalry, Guts
Height, weight0.5 m / 9.5 kg
Catch rate235 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Shinx base stats

BST 263 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk65121251
Def3465183
SpA4076196
SpD3465183
Spe4585207
BST263bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Shinx weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Ground
Resists
Electric, Flying, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Shinx abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
RivalryIncreases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
GutshiddenIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Shinx evolution line

3 stages

Shinx evolves into Luxio: level it up to 15 or higher. How to evolve Shinx, every game

Best Shinx moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
electricThunderSPEC110
electricWild ChargePHYS90
electricThunderboltSPEC90
electricDischargeSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90
normalTake DownPHYS90
psychicPsychic FangsPHYS85

Shinx moves

gen 9 · 76 moves · 18 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 14 egg · 4 tutor
51 moves · Shinx appears in 12 games
Quick AttackL1TackleL1LeerL5Thunder ShockL5ChargeL9Baby Doll EyesL11BiteL17SparkL17RoarL21Volt SwitchL24Thunder WaveL32Thunder FangL33CrunchL36Scary FaceL37DischargeL41SwaggerL44ThunderL47Wild ChargeL48Charge BeamTMConfuse RayTMDouble EdgeTMDouble KickeggEerie ImpulseeggElectric TerrainTMElectro BallTMElectrowebTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearseggFire FangeggHelping HandeggHowleggIce FangeggLight ScreenTMNight SlasheggPlay RoughTMProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRain DanceTMRestTMShock WaveeggSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwifteggTake DowneggTera BlastTMThiefTMThunderboltTMTrailblazeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 5
Thunder ShockSTABelectricSPEC40100%30Level 5
ChargeelectricSTAT--20Level 9
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Level 11
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 17
SparkSTABelectricPHYS65100%20Level 17
RoarnormalSTAT--20Level 21
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20Level 24
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 32
Thunder FangSTABelectricPHYS6595%15Level 33
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 36
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 37
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 41
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Level 44
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10Level 47
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15Level 48
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder FangSTABelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Egg
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Egg
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15Egg
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Egg
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15Egg
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Egg
HowlnormalSTAT--40Egg
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Egg
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Egg
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Egg
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Egg
Thunder FangSTABelectricPHYS6595%15Egg
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Shock WaveSTABelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Shinx Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.

Shield

Electricity makes this Pokémon’s fur glow. Shinx sends signals to others of its kind by shaking the tip of its tail while the tail tip is shining brightly.

Legends: Arceus

Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Pearl

Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.

Platinum

The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.

Shinx species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBlue
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate235 (92.2%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience53
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#403
Sinnoh#017
Sinnoh (Pt)#017
Conquest#034
Isle of Armor#025
Hisui#015
Paldea#094
Kitakami#109
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread65 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statAttack 65average
Speed tier45 Speslow
Defensive load1 weak / 3 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty235 / 255easy, about 92.2% per ball

About Shinx

Shinx is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity. Shinx stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Shinx base stats

Shinx has a base stat total of 263, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Attack at 65 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 34 (poor). Shinx is slow with a base Speed of 45.

Shinx weaknesses and resistances

As a Electric-type, Shinx is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Shinx 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Shinx abilities

Shinx's abilities include Intimidate, Rivalry, Guts. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.. Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender. Its Hidden Ability is Guts, which increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Shinx moves and learnset

Shinx can learn 76 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, 14 through breeding, and 4 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Discharge (Electric, 80 power). For coverage, Shinx can learn Double Edge (Normal), Play Rough (Fairy), Take Down (Normal).

Training Shinx

Shinx has a capture rate of 235 (92.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Shinx yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shinx belongs to the Ground egg group. Shinx is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Shinx → Luxio → Luxray).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Shinx. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Shinx, or use the team builder to see how Shinx fits into your squad.

Tools for Shinx
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