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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Shinx does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shinx cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shinx learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 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 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 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shinx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 03 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 09 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 10 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 63 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 72 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 96 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 127 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 173 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 211 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 |
Shinx sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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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) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Shinx questions
- Mareep,Pichu,Shinx.Which to work with?
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Shinx?
- Why does Shinx got Intimidate ?
- 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?
View more questions on PokéBase »
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


