Shinx

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Shinx is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Flash Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	403
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) 017 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 025 (The Isle of Armor)

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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Evolution chart

#403
Shinx
Electric

(Level 15)

#404
Luxio
Electric

(Level 30)

#405
Luxray
Electric

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.
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.

Moves learned by Shinx

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shinx egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
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
Swift	Normal	60	∞
Take Down	Normal	90	85
Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95

Moves learnt by TM

Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
78	Snarl	Dark	55	95
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
96	Strength	Normal	80	100

Moves learnt by TR

Shinx cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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.
Rising Voltage	Electric		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Shinx sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—

See all Shinx sprites

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

Answers to Shinx questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Shinx
Japanese	コリンク (Kolink)
German	Sheinux
French	Lixy

Name origin

shine: to glow brightly
lynx: wildcat