Luxray (Pokémon)

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

Luxray レントラー Rentorar #405
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Gleam Eyes Pokémon
Abilities Rivalry or Intimidate Intimidate Blue-Striped ----- Guts Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #019 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-051 Oblivia R-125 N-045
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 92.6 lbs. Imperial 42.0 kg Metric 92.6 lbs./42.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 194 Battle Exp.: 1941*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Luxray (Japanese: レントラー Rentorar) is an Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Luxio starting at level 30. It is the final form of Shinx.

Biology

Physiology

Luxray's appearance is based on that of a fully-grown lion. It has three gold-colored rings on the backs of its legs, similar to Luxio (which has two) and Shinx (which has one) and has eyes with golden pupils and irises and red scleras. Luxray has a blue body partly covered with a spiky black mane from its head to its front legs and parts of its back legs. It has a long, thin black tail with a gold four-pointed star shape on the tip.

Gender differences

The female has a shorter mane than the male.

Special abilities

Luxray have extraordinary eyesight. It is so powerful that they can see through most objects and walls, like x-ray vision. Their electricity is also very reactive, and will flare uncontrollably when angered.

Behavior

Luxray are extremely vicious and predatorial, although when tamed and trained correctly they can become very loyal and faithful, protecting their Trainer from danger. They tend to be stubborn and can administer extreme amounts of power through their electricity. Because of their flawless x-ray like vision, practically nothing can go unseen by their eyes. Abusing a Luxray can cause it to become antagonistic and vengeful towards their Trainer. Luxray need a lot of compassion and praise to maintain their satisfaction, as they are proud creatures. While generally independent, Luxray may band together in large groups and look out for one another in the wild.

Habitat

It lives in plains and various grassy areas. This may relate to how it is based on a lion.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the wild, Shinx, Luxio, and Luxray generally hunt for food.

In the anime

Luxray in the anime

Major appearances

Luxray first appeared in The Rise of Darkrai. During Alice's flashback, Alicia was running up a hill to the garden. She saw Luxray fire a Hyper Beam upon Darkrai, but Darkrai retaliated with a Dark Void, trapping Luxray into a nightmare. However, Alice played Oración, allowing it and the other affected Pokémon to sleep peacefully.

Marble owns a Luxray, appearing in Luxray Vision!.

Another Luxray appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! under the ownership of Volkner. It also appeared in The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World! where it was used in the Gym battle against Ash.

Minor appearances

A Luxray is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Another Luxray got a cameo in An Old Family Blend!, under the ownership of Jeffrey.

A photograph of a Luxray appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP059 Luxray Dawn's Pokédex Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon. Its eyes can see through anything. It can even spot its prey hiding in the shadows.

In the manga

Hareta and his Luxray

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga, Damos owns a Luxray.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Rayler

In Pokémon Adventures, Mars used her Luxray to steal energy from Valley Windworks. In the graphic novel releases, however, Electivire assumes this role.

Later, when the trio are traveling through Mt. Coronet, a Luxray that evolved from a Luxio they had helped earlier in their journey saved Pearl and Platinum after they were trapped by a rock slide. This same Luxray later appeared to Pearl as he was traveling to Lake Valor, and after defeating the Houndoom that was trying to burn them alive, joined him as his third Pokémon, now named Rayler.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Hareta's Luxio evolved into Luxray during his Pokémon League battle with Koya.

In the TCG

Main article: Luxray (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Luxray and the Luxio Tribe are the bosses of Amp Plains. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, they are replaced by Manectric and the Electrike tribe.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It has eyes which can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects. Pearl When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. Platinum It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. HeartGold Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Luxio Platinum None Evolve Luxio HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Luxio Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Luxio (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Far Amp Plains (5F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Layuda Island Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Luxio

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 79		75 - 144	146 - 282
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 79		75 - 144	146 - 282
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 523	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 18/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 055 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 099 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 1313 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 1818 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2323 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 3535 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 5656 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 6363 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luxray Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luxray Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20
	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Luxray in Generation V 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 Luxray in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luxray Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luxray Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Luxray can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Luxray cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luxray Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luxray Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Magnet RiseBW	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Luxray Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Luxray Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Electrify ×3) Browser entry   It discharges electric bolts from its body. It also makes thunderbolts fall.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Electrify ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It causes thunderbolts to strike that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Luxray came to investigate the Haunted Zone. He's a real fan of Rayquaza's Balloon Panic!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Thunder Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Sequence Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Sprint Evolves from Luxio when its Attack is 95 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Dōsetsu, Ginchiyo, and Takatane

Evolution

Unevolved Shinx  Electric

Level 15 →

First Evolution Luxio  Electric

Level 30 →

Second Evolution Luxray  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

•  Luxray is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 523.
•  Even though Luxray is renowned for its X-ray like vision, there is no move or Ability associated with it. It cannot even learn Foresight.

Origin

Luxray is based on an adult male lion, or possibly the constellation Leo, due to the fact that it resembles a lion and bears a star shape on the end of its tail. In addition, in European mythology, the lynx was said to have the supernatural power to see through solid objects, much like Luxray.

Name origin

Luxray is derived from lux (a measure of brightness) and x-ray (referring to its x-ray vision).

Rentorar may be a combination of lens and 虎 tora (tiger).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レントラー Rentorar From レンズ lens or レント rento (lent, Catalan for lens) and 虎 tora (tiger) French Luxray Same as English name Spanish Luxray Same as English name German Luxtra From lux and Strahl Italian Luxray Same as English name Korean 렌트라 Renteura Similar to Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 倫琴貓 / 伧琴貓 Lúnqínmāo From 倫琴 Lúnqín and 貓 māo. Cantonese Chinese 倫琴貓 Lèuhnkàhmmāau Same as Mandarin name.

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Related articles

• Amp Plains tribes

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