Shinx (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shinx (disambiguation).

Shinx Flash Pokémon コリンク Kolink #403 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Rivalry or Intimidate Cacophony Cacophony Guts Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 235 (41.3%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Shinx 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 20.9 lbs. 9.5 kg Shinx 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 60 Gen. IV Unknown IV 53 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Shinx 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shinx (Japanese: コリンク Kolink) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Luxio starting at level 15, which evolves into Luxray starting at level 30.

Biology

Shinx is a quadrupedal, feline Pokémon resembling a lion cub or lynx kitten. Its front half is light blue, while the rear is black. There is a short tuft of fur on its head and smaller tufts on each cheek. The top tuft is smaller on the female Shinx. It has large, oval ears with yellow, star-shaped markings on the insides, yellow eyes, and a tiny, red nose. Whenever its mouth is open, small fangs can be seen in its upper jaw. A black marking encircles Shinx's neck like a collar, and there are yellow bands above its forepaws. The hind paws are black on the male Shinx and blue on the female. Spiked fur surrounds the base of its long tail, which is tipped with a yellow star shape. The fur can glow when electricity is used.

If it senses danger, its fur can gleam brightly to blind predators so it can flee. Electricity is produced by the extension and contraction of muscles in this Pokémon's forelegs. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating tremendous amounts of electricity. It can send signals to other Shinx by shaking the tip its tail while it shines brightly.

In the anime

Shinx in the anime

Major appearances

Clemont's Shinx

In A Campus Reunion!, it was revealed that Clemont had befriended a Shinx in his youth. He evolved into a Luxio sometime after he lost contact with him, and he was caught by him when they finally met up again.

Other

Shinx debuted in Not On MY Watch Ya Don't!, under the ownership of Landis. He played a major role in the episode.

In The Rise of Darkrai, Dawn's Piplup got into a fight with a Shinx over a Pecha Berry in the garden. They eventually began a fight among most of the other Pokémon. Not too long after, they were calmed down when Alice started playing Oración. Shinx decided to split the fruit in half and share one half with Piplup.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, a male Shinx asked Team Poképals to retrieve a Gabite scale to help his sick sister. His sister also made an appearance at the end of the episode.

A Shinx debuted in Camping It Up!, under the ownership of Angie. He is her main Pokémon and spends much of his time outside of his Poké Ball.

In There's a New Gym Leader in Town!, two Shinx living at Cheren's Trainers' School were scared by the loud intercom.

Minor appearances

A Shinx appeared in The Champ Twins!.

In Lost Leader Strategy!, two Shinx were under Reggie's care.

A Shinx appeared in a flashback in Aiding the Enemy.

In One Big Happiny Family!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Shinx.

A Shinx appeared in Enter Galactic!.

A Shinx appeared in a flashback in Aiding the Enemy!.

A Shinx appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!

In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Shinx competed in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.

In DPS01, a Shinx was outside Professor Rowan's lab.

Multiple Shinx appeared in Secrets From Out of the Fog!. One of them was among the Pokémon living at N's hideout.

A Shinx appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!.

A Shinx appeared in a fantasy in Clemont's Got a Secret!.

A Trainer's Shinx appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP010 Shinx Ash's Pokédex Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When it senses danger, the hairs on its body light up and it runs away, leaving its opponent dazed.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW111 Shinx Ash's Pokédex Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When Shinx flexes its muscles, it generates electricity. When sensing danger, its fur glistens.

In the manga

Shinx in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

Sven's Shinx appears in a fantasy in A Fresh Start.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Shinx appeared in PDP25.

Pokémon Adventures

A Shinx appeared as a silhouette in Stagestruck Starly.

Platinum was attacked by a pack of wild Shinx and Luxio in Extreme Luxio.

Multiple Shinx appeared in Cautious Clefairy.

A Shinx appeared in a flashback in Tyrant!! The Fiendish Man!.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Hareta's Shinx

Shinx was the first Pokémon Hareta caught from the wild. Hareta caught him with the intention of challenging Jun to a battle, but the expected battle was sidetracked by Team Galactic's attack on the Valley Windworks. He evolved after defeating B-2 on Iron Island. He first appeared in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Shinx (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #017 Johto #— 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. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. White Black 2 The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. Y All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded. Omega Ruby The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. Alpha Sapphire All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #025 Sinnoh #017 Sword This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity. Shield 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. Brilliant Diamond All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded. Shining Pearl Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines when it is in danger.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 202, 203, and 204, Fuego Ironworks Platinum Routes 202, 203, and 204, Valley Windworks HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, and 48, National Park (Sinnoh Sound) Pokéwalker Sinnoh Field
Generation V Black Trade White White Forest Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Breed Luxio or Luxray Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Breed Luxio or Luxray
Generation VII Sun Moon Breed Luxio or Luxray Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands, Challenge Road, Potbottom Desert Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 202

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Amp Plains (4F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F) MD Sky Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (4F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Fiery Furnace MD Light Starter Pokémon PokéParm Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Wireless Tower, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Sunny Seashore Conquest Violight Rumble U Jungle Area: Dangerous Rockets
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Fr Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 243 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Fix-Up Factory (All Areas), Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Barren Badlands, Fireflow Volcano

GTS events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPt	Keiichi Shinx	Japanese	GTS	6	March 28 to April 3, 2009
DPPt	Maatan Shinx	Japanese	GTS	8	March 28 to April 3, 2009
DPPt	Ruirui Shinx	Japanese	GTS	7	March 28 to April 3, 2009
DPPt	Shin Shinx	Japanese	GTS	5	March 28 to April 3, 2009

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Air Mail (100%)	Bloom Mail (100%)
		Heart Mail (100%)	Tunnel Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 34		35 - 94	65 - 183
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 34		35 - 94	65 - 183
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 263	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 088 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00——% 20 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1616 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 2020 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2424 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100100% 20 2828 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3232 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 3636 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4444 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 4848 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shinx Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shinx Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM67 TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM93 TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR97 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shinx Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shinx Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status — 100% 30 Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shinx in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shinx in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shinx Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shinx Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shinx Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shinx Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shinx Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shinx × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-049 It discharges electricity from all over its body to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Electric Field move: (present) (Electrify ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (Electrify ×1) Browser entry R-123/N-043 It causes thunderbolts to strike that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 66 Base Defense: 43 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Shinx plays in the Meadow Zone. His favorite Attraction is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Spark Attack: ★ Ability 1: Intimidate Ability 2: Sequence Ability 3: Celebrate Defense: ★ Speed: ★★ Evolves into Luxio when its Attack is 35 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Dōsetsu and Takatane
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #346 Counterattack Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 117 Base Defense: 64 Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Spark Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Swift
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #139 Shinx looked like it was having fun playing with Charmander. As the Pokémon ran around chasing each other, Shinx’s forelegs were naturally generating electricity.

Event forms in Pokémon GO

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Top hat

Evolution

Unevolved Shinx  Electric

Level 15 →

First Evolution Luxio  Electric

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Luxray  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Male Shiny Male Female Shiny Female

For other sprites and images, please see Shinx images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Shinx bears a resemblance to a hoax Pokémon that was created on April Fool's Day 2005.
• Shinx's English name was originally thought to be "Spinx" because of a low-quality photo with its name on it.
• Shinx is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 263.

Origin

Shinx resembles a lion cub or a lynx kitten in appearance. It may have also been inspired by the mythical sphinx, as its short face, human-like ears, and lion-like appearance and name are similar. It may have also been inspired by the constellation Leo, due to Shinx's lion-like appearance and the fact that it bears a signature star shape on the end of its tail.

Name origin

Shinx may be any combination of shock, shine, or shining and lynx or sphinx.

Kolink may be a combination of 子ko (child) and blink or リンクス lynx.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コリンク Kolink From 子 ko (child) and blink or lynx French Lixy A corruption of lynx Spanish Shinx Same as English name German Sheinux From Schein, Luchs and lux Italian Shinx Same as English name Korean 꼬링크 Koringku Similar to Japanese name; from 꼬마 kkoma and blink or lynx Mandarin Chinese 小貓怪 / 小猫怪 Xiǎomāoguài Literally "Small cat freak" Cantonese Chinese 小貓怪 Síumāaugwaai Same as Mandarin name

More languages Thai โคลิงก์ Kholing Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Clemont's Luxio
• Hareta's Shinx
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

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