Shinx

Shinx is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Pokédex data

National № 0403
Type Electric
Species Flash Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Rivalry
2. Intimidate
Guts (hidden ability)
Local № 0017 (Diamond/Pearl)
0017 (Platinum)
0017 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0015 (Legends: Arceus)
0094 (Scarlet/Violet)
0025 (The Isle of Armor)
0109 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 53
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Shinx.

Evolution chart

(Level 15) (Level 30)

Shinx changes

Pokédex 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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Shining Pearl Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines when it is in danger.
Legends: Arceus Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Scarlet The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
Violet The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.

Moves learned by Shinx

Moves learnt by level up

Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
8ChargeElectricStatus
12BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
16SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
20RoarNormalStatus
24Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
28Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
32Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
36CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
40DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
44SwaggerNormalStatus 85
48Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Egg moves

Shinx learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shinx gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baby-Doll EyesFairyStatus 100
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
HowlNormalStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
5Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
21Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
29CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
37Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
47ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70

Move Tutor moves

Shinx can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Shinx sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Shinx sprite from Diamond & Pearl Shinx sprite from Black & White Shinx sprite from X & Y Shinx sprite from Sword & Shield Shinx sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Shinx Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Shinx Shiny sprite from Black & White Shinx Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Shinx

Diamond
Pearl
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, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Breed Luxio/Luxray
Sun
Moon
Breed Luxio/Luxray
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Potbottom Desert, Training Lowlands
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 202, 203, 204, Fuego Ironworks, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus Aspiration Hill, Oreburrow Tunnel, Floaro Gardens
Scarlet
Violet
North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three)

Other languages

English Shinx
Japanese コリンク (Kolink)
German Sheinux
French Lixy
Italian Shinx
Spanish Shinx
Korean 꼬링크 (kkoringkeu)
Chinese (Simplified) 小猫怪
Chinese (Traditional) 小貓怪

 

English Flash Pokémon
Japanese せんこうポケモン
German Flacker-Pokémon
French Pokémon Flash
Italian Pokémon Baleno
Spanish Pokémon Flash
Korean 섬광포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 闪光宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 閃光寶可夢

Name origin

shine
to glow brightly
lynx
wildcat