shinx
Generation IV · #0403 — Flash Pokémon
Shinx, the Flash Pokémon and National Pokédex entry #403, is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. This diminutive yet spirited creature stands at only 0.5 meters (1'08") tall and weighs a modest 9.5 kilograms (20.9 lbs), making it an excellent choice for trainers seeking an early-game Electric-type partner. Despite its small stature and base stat total of just 263, Shinx possesses remarkable potential for growth, eventually evolving into the powerful Luxray after two evolution stages. With a base Attack stat of 65 and a respectable Speed stat of 45, Shinx demonstrates the aggressive nature reflected in multiple Pokédex entries, combining physical prowess with the electrical prowess characteristic of its type.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
9.5kg
Category
Flash Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
quadruped
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.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Shinx Biology & Physical Characteristics
Shinx is a quadrupedal, feline Pokémon that bears a striking resemblance to a lion cub or lynx kitten, with its front half colored in a light blue hue while its rear half is predominantly black. The creature features a distinctive short tuft of fur atop its head with smaller tufts adorning each cheek, large oval ears marked with yellow, star-shaped patterns on the insides, bright yellow eyes, and a tiny red nose. A notable black marking encircles Shinx's neck like a collar, while yellow bands appear above its forepaws. The most striking feature is its long tail, surrounded by spiked fur at its base and tipped with a distinctive yellow star shape. Shinx generates electricity through the extension and contraction of muscles in its forelegs, which causes its fur to emit a distinctive glow—a phenomenon referenced consistently across multiple Pokédex entries. When Shinx senses danger, its entire fur coat can gleam brilliantly, temporarily blinding predators and allowing the Pokémon to escape. The trembling of Shinx's body serves as a visible indicator that it is generating tremendous amounts of electricity, and it communicates with other members of its species by shaking its tail tip while it shines brightly, demonstrating a sophisticated social communication system.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Shinx Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Shinx exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing equal opportunities for breeding either sex in competitive and casual play. Sexual dimorphism is present in Shinx's design, as indicated by differences in the tail tips and body markings between males and females, with females displaying a slightly smaller head tuft compared to their male counterparts. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, which encompasses a diverse array of terrestrial Pokémon, allowing Shinx to breed with numerous other species that share this classification. With a base happiness value of 70, Shinx begins its journey with a moderately positive relationship toward its trainer, making it relatively easy to keep satisfied through standard care. The relatively short hatch counter of 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, makes Shinx accessible to breeders seeking to produce multiple individuals without excessive time investment, contributing to its popularity among competitive players seeking to breed for optimal IVs and natures.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
tm05
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ultra sun ultra moon
+539 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
shinx's Evolution Chain
Shinx Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Shinx is the first stage in a three-stage evolutionary line that culminates in the formidable Luxray. At level 15, Shinx evolves into Luxio, an intermediate stage that retains the Electric typing while gaining improved stats and a more leonine appearance. Upon reaching level 30, Luxio undergoes its final evolution into Luxray, a powerful Electric-type that gains the distinction of being able to pierce through solid objects with its X-ray vision—a unique ability that sets the final evolution apart from its predecessors. The evolutionary progression represents a natural maturation from a playful, cub-like creature into a fearsome lion-like Pokémon, with each stage gaining increases to its Attack stat and overall battle prowess. This relatively swift evolutionary line, accessible early in Generation IV games, allows trainers to quickly develop a competitive Electric-type team member, with Luxray's final form boasting significantly enhanced stats across all categories.
Where to Find
sinnoh route 203
sinnoh
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sinnoh route 204
sinnoh
+9 more
sinnoh route 202
sinnoh
+3 more
fuego ironworks
sinnoh
valley windworks
sinnoh
kanto route 11
kanto
+5 more
johto route 29
johto
+5 more
johto route 33
johto
+5 more
national park
johto
+5 more
johto route 36
johto
+5 more
johto route 37
johto
+5 more
johto route 38
johto
+5 more
johto route 39
johto
+5 more
johto route 46
johto
+5 more
johto route 48
johto
+5 more
kanto route 1
kanto
+5 more
kanto route 2
kanto
+13 more
kanto route 3
kanto
+5 more
kanto route 5
kanto
+5 more
kanto route 7
kanto
+5 more
+6 more locations in other games
Shinx Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Shinx is characterized as an inherently aggressive Pokémon, as emphasized in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokédex entry, which notes that despite its small stature, one must exercise great patience to tame this spirited creature. The Flash Pokémon inhabits environments across multiple regions where it can thrive as an early-game encounter, particularly in the Sinnoh region where it serves as a foundational Electric-type option for trainers. Its natural habitat appears to favor areas where it can safely generate and utilize its electrical abilities, and it displays pack behavior through its tail-signaling communication system with other Shinx. Research from Pokémon Sleep has revealed the curious ability that Shinx generates electricity even while asleep, creating electrical discharge through its movements as it rolls around during rest. This aggressive temperament, combined with its need for patient training, makes Shinx a rewarding Pokémon for dedicated trainers willing to invest time in developing its considerable potential.
Pokedex Entries
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.
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.
Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Shinx Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Shinx's name derives from a combination of "shining" and "lynx," perfectly encapsulating the creature's luminescent qualities and feline design. The Japanese name, Kolink (コリンク), similarly references the cub-like nature of the Pokémon and its electrical properties. The design draws clear inspiration from real-world felids, particularly lion cubs and lynx kittens, with the distinctive yellow markings and star-shaped patterns serving as visual metaphors for electrical energy and light. The contrasting light blue and black coloration not only creates a visually striking appearance but also serves functional purposes within Shinx's biology, with the glowing fur playing a crucial role in the Pokémon's defensive mechanisms and social communication. The careful placement of yellow accents—on the ears' inner markings, the forepaw bands, and the tail tip star—creates a cohesive design that suggests electrical discharge points, reinforcing the connection between Shinx's physical form and its Electric-type nature.
Learnable Moves
Shinx can learn 72 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Shinx Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Shinx's modest stats present significant limitations that prevent it from seeing regular usage in high-level battles, though it serves admirably as an early-game option in story playthroughs. Its base Attack of 65 represents its strongest offensive stat, while its defensive capabilities remain weak with base Defense and Special Defense stats of only 34 each, making Shinx vulnerable to nearly all incoming attacks. The species has access to three distinct abilities that provide different strategic approaches: Rivalry, which increases damage against same-gender opponents by 25% but reduces damage against opposite-gender targets by 25%; Intimidate, which lowers an opponent's Attack upon entering battle; and its hidden ability Guts, which boosts Attack to 1.5 times its normal value when afflicted with a major status condition. Rivalry can be strategically useful in gender-predictable formats, while Intimidate provides reliable defensive utility in the early game. However, Shinx's primary value lies in its evolution line rather than its base form—trainers seeking an Electric-type attacker in competitive formats are better served by waiting for its evolution into Luxio or Luxray, which provide substantially improved stats and movepool coverage.
Commonly Asked Questions About Shinx
What type is Shinx?
Shinx is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Shinx evolve into?
Shinx evolves into luxio, then into luxray.
What are Shinx's weaknesses?
Shinx is weak to ground type moves.
Where can I find Shinx?
Shinx can be found in sinnoh route 203 (sinnoh), sinnoh route 204 (sinnoh) and sinnoh route 202 (sinnoh) and 23 other locations.
Shinx Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Shinx achieved notable cultural prominence through its appearance in the Pokémon anime series, most significantly as Clemont's iconic partner during the Kalos region arc. The character development between Clemont and his Shinx provided memorable narrative moments that showcased the Pokémon's personality and growth potential, endearing it to viewers worldwide. The species has been featured across multiple Pokémon media formats, including the manga series Pokémon Adventures, where it played roles in advancing various trainers' journeys, and the trading card game, which has produced numerous Shinx cards over multiple generations. Its appearance in Pokémon Legends: Arceus contributed to renewed interest in the species among players exploring the franchise's historical entries. The electric cub's adorable design and accessible early-game availability have made it a fan favorite for casual players, while its evolutionary potential appeals to competitive trainers. The Shinx line's prominence in Generation IV, combined with its subsequent appearances in remakes and new generations, has solidified its position as a recognizable and beloved Electric-type Pokémon within the broader Pokémon cultural landscape.
Where to Find Shinx in Every Pokémon Game
Shinx was first introduced in Generation IV and has enjoyed consistent availability throughout subsequent generations, making it one of the more accessible Electric-type Pokémon. In the original Diamond and Pearl versions, Shinx appears as an early-game encounter, serving as a foundational team member for trainers traversing the Sinnoh region. It remains available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the modern remakes of the original Generation IV titles, where it maintains its role as an accessible early-game Electric-type option. The species has been featured in Pokémon Legends: Arceus set in ancient Sinnoh, providing another avenue for acquisition. Shinx also appears in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, ensuring its accessibility to players on the most current generation of mainline games. Beyond mainline games, Shinx has been available through various special events, GTS distributions, and side games, though specific event details vary by region and time period. With a base capture rate of 235, which translates to approximately a 30.7% catch rate with a standard Poké Ball when the target is at full health, Shinx presents a reasonable encounter difficulty that rewards diligent trainers while remaining accessible to players of varying skill levels. Its presence across multiple generations and game formats ensures that new and returning trainers can readily obtain this charismatic Electric-type cub.