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.
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Stat spread.
Total of 263. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Shinx first appeared on October 16, 2018, during Let's Go Celebration.
- Shinx
- Luxio by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 9 to Sep 22, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 to Sep 22, 2025 | 1-star | Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event |
| Jan 10 to Jan 19, 2025 | 1-starFashionable costume | Fashion Week |
| Jan 4 to Jan 20, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2024 | 1-star | Young & Wise |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 1 to Dec 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Shinx is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Shinx appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Shinx is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Shinx.
Every main-series game Shinx is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three
- WildSouth Province: Area Five (Ice Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Beach, Training Lowlands, Challenge Road, Potbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 202, 203, 204, Fuego Ironworks
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Whiteout Cave
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Aspiration Hill, near Floaro Gardens, Deertrack Heights, near Oreburrow Tunnel, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Sonorous Path, Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- BreedLuxio or Luxray
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedLuxio or Luxray
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 202, 203, 204, Fuego Ironworks
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 202, 203, 204, Valley Windworks
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Plains with 10 Plains points)
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park (Sinnoh Sound)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Shinx appears in 12 episodes.
From DP010 (2006-11-30) through JN098 (2022-02-18).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Shinx has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Shinx sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Shinx in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Shinx
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.