Shinx
Shinx is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Flash Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 403 |
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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 № | 017 (Diamond/Pearl) 017 (Platinum) 025 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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Catch rate | 235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 53 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Shinx changes
- In Generation 4, Shinx has a base experience yield of 60.
- In Generations 4-7, Shinx has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Shinx
Moves learnt by level up
Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Thunder Shock | Electric | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
8 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
16 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
20 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
28 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
36 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
40 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
44 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
48 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Shinx learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shinx egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Double Kick | Fighting | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Shinx can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
66 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
67 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
68 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
85 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
93 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Shinx is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
32 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
97 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
17 | Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
29 | Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
33 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
37 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
41 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
45 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Shinx learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shinx egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Double Kick | Fighting | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Eerie Impulse | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Shinx can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Magnet Rise | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
72 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
95 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Shinx can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Shinx sprites
Where to find Shinx
Diamond Pearl |
Route 202, 203, 204, Fuego Ironworks |
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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 |
Answers to Shinx questions
- Mareep,Pichu,Shinx.Which to work with?
- Something weird happened in a pokemon chain with pokeradar.
- why did my shinx not learn spark?
- Is it possible to get an egg that is not a lower evolved form?
- Can you breed shinx and persain?
- How long does it take to hatch a Shinx egg?
- picachu and other breedable pokemon and lighball = volt tackle pichu?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Shinx |
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Japanese | コリンク (Kolink) |
German | Sheinux |
French | Lixy |
Name origin
- shine
- to glow brightly
- lynx
- wildcat