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No. 0403 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Shinx

The Flash Pokémon

TL;DR. Shinx is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 263. All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Electric

All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Height0.5 m

Weight9.5 kg

AbilitiesRivalry, Intimidate

HiddenGuts

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 263. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 65

Defense 34

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 34

Speed 45

Total263

263 base stat total, the 952nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Electric-types.

65 base Attack, Shinx's strongest stat, ranking 40th of 69 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Shinx in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Shinx reaches 876 CP at level 40 and 1,002 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack117

GO Defense64

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)876

Max CP (L50)990

Best buddy (L51)1,002

Raid catch CP 458–500 (L20). Weather boosted 572–625 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Shinx.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shinx, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Shinx?

Shinx is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Shinx weak to?

Shinx takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Shinx resistant to?

Shinx resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Shinx evolve?

Shinx evolves into Luxio (Level 15).

What generation is Shinx from?

Shinx was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0403.

What are Shinx's base stats?

Shinx has HP 45, Attack 65, Defense 34, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 34, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 263.

What are Shinx's abilities?

Shinx can have the abilities Rivalry, Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Guts.

Is Shinx legendary or mythical?

No. Shinx is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Shinx's best stat?

Shinx's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 40th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Shinx good?

Shinx has a base stat total of 263, the 952nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Shinx as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Shinx in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Shinx in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Shinx in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Shinx 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Shinx is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Ground

½× Resists

Electric Flying Steel

Comparison

Shinx vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat	Shinx	Electric avg	Difference
HP	45	69	-24
Attack	65	75	-10
Defense	34	65	-31
Special Attack	40	84	-44
Special Defense	34	68	-34
Speed	45	82	-37
Total	263	443	-180

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Game appearances

Shinx appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Shinx is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Shinx in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

Platinum

Sinnoh Route 202Sinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityValley Windworks

Diamond, Pearl

Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 202Sinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Route 29Johto Route 33Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 46Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 3Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8National Park

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