Shinx pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
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Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
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Name origin

shine: to glow brightly
lynx: wildcat

Pokedex data

National №	403
Type	Electric
Species	Flash Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	20.9 lbs (9.5 kg)
Abilities	Intimidate Rivalry Guts (Dream World)
Local №	017 (Diamond, Pearl) 017 (Platinum)
Japanese	Korinku

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	60
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			½					2	½							½

Shinx stats

The base stats for Shinx are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	45	200 - 294
Attack	65	121 - 251
Defense	34	65 - 183
Sp. Atk	40	76 - 196
Sp. Def	34	65 - 183
Speed	45	85 - 207
Total	263

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White Black 2 White 2	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.

Evolution chart

#403
Shinx
Electric →
(Level 15)

#404
Luxio
Electric →
(Level 30)

#405
Luxray
Electric

Shinx learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
13	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
17	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
21	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
29	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
33	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
37	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
41	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
45	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Shinx learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
9	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
13	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
17	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
21	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
29	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
33	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
37	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
41	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shinx learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shinx egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95

Shinx learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shinx egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shinx can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-

Shinx can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shinx is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95

Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Shinx sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS

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Where to find Shinx

Pearl Diamond	Route 202, 203, 204, Fuego Ironworks
Platinum	Route 202, 203, 204, Valley Windworks
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, more 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park
White Black	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Shinx

Name origin

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Breeding

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Type defenses

Shinx stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

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