Shinx (#0403) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk6563–128121–251

Def3435–9465–183

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD3435–9465–183

Spe4545–10685–207

Total263Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Shinx outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 14 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
GutsHidden ability
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0403ShinxElectric
1. Level 15#0404LuxioElectric
  1. Level 30#0405LuxrayElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

8ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

12BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

16SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

20RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

24Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

28Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

32Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

40DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

44SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

48Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.ElectricStatus—100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 7

EggBaby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Flash Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#017Extended Sinnoh#017Isle of Armor#025Hisui#015Paldea#094Kitakami#109

Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.
Sword
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.
Pearl
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: コリンク
Japanese (romaji): Kolink
Korean: 꼬링크
Chinese (Traditional): 小貓怪
Chinese (Simplified): 小猫怪
French: Lixy
German: Sheinux
Spanish: Shinx
Italian: Shinx

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 235 ≈30.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 53
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas

Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Training LowlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60

SoulSilver 23 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–19
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–44

HeartGold 23 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–19
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–44

Platinum 5 areas

Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10

Pearl 5 areas

Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5

Diamond 5 areas

Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 202Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5