Shinx Evolution
Shinx Abilities
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
GutsHidden
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
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Shinx Moves
Category
Type
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Leer | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Thunder Shock | electric | special | 40 | 100 | Level 4 | The user attacks the target with a jolt of electricity. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Charge | electric | status | – | – | Level 8 | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 12 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Spark | electric | physical | 65 | 100 | Level 16 | The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Roar | normal | status | – | – | Level 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Volt Switch | electric | special | 70 | 100 | Level 24 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Scary Face | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 28 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Thunder Wave | electric | status | – | 90 | Level 32 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Discharge | electric | special | 80 | 100 | Level 40 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| Swagger | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 44 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | Level 48 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Charge Beam | electric | special | 50 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | status | – | 100 | TM | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | TM | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Eerie Impulse | electric | status | – | 100 | TM | The user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Electric Terrain | electric | status | – | – | TM | The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| Electro Ball | electric | special | – | 100 | TM | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Electroweb | electric | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Fake Tears | dark | status | – | 100 | TM | The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Fire Fang | fire | physical | 65 | 95 | TM | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Ice Fang | ice | physical | 65 | 95 | TM | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Play Rough | fairy | physical | 90 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic Fangs | psychic | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Snarl | dark | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Thunder | electric | special | 110 | 70 | TM | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Fang | electric | physical | 65 | 95 | TM | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Thunderbolt | electric | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| Baby Doll Eyes | fairy | status | – | 100 | Egg | The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target's Attack stat. This move always goes first. |
| Double Kick | fighting | physical | 30 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet. |
| Howl | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats. |
| Night Slash | dark | physical | 70 | 100 | Egg | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Quick Attack | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Egg | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Shock Wave | electric | special | 60 | – | Egg | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Egg | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
Shinx Sprites
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back Shiny
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
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.
Sword
This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.
Shinx's Japanese name is Kolink (コリンク). Here are all the official names for Shinx across different languages:
JapaneseコリンクKolink
Korean꼬링크
Chinese (Traditional)小貓怪
FrenchLixy
GermanSheinux
SpanishShinx
ItalianShinx
Chinese (Simplified)小猫怪
Shinx Breeding
Catch Rate235
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience53
How to Get Shinx
Shinx can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Shinx in every game where it is available:
Regional Pokedex Numbers
DiamondWildFuego ironworks, Sinnoh route 202, Sinnoh route 203, Sinnoh route 204 south towards jubilife city, Sinnoh route 204 north towards floaroma town–
PearlWildFuego ironworks, Sinnoh route 202, Sinnoh route 203, Sinnoh route 204 south towards jubilife city, Sinnoh route 204 north towards floaroma town–
About Shinx
Shinx is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 263, Shinx is classified as a Flash Pokémon and is part of the Shinx → Luxio → Luxray evolution line.
In competitive play, Shinx is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Rivalry and Intimidate and Guts, which allow it to function as a defensive pivot that weakens physical attackers. Shinx is weak to Ground-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Shinx can learn 72 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 9.5kg, Shinx has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.