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 #0403 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.

Electricity is produced by the extension and contraction of muscles in Shinx's forelegs, which causes this Pokémon's fur to glow. If it senses danger, its fur can gleam brightly to blind predators so it can flee. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating tremendous amounts of electricity. It can send signals to other Shinx by shining the tip of its tail and shaking it. It has an aggressive nature; thus, taming a Shinx is said to take great patience.

Evolution

Shinx evolves into Luxio, which evolves into Luxray.

Unevolved Shinx  Electric

→

First Evolution Luxio  Electric

→

Second Evolution Luxray  Electric

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 male 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!.

A Trainer's Shinx appeared in The Gates of Warp!.

A Shinx appeared in Out of Their Elements!, under the ownership of Billy.

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 chapter 25 of Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

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 Hisui #015 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. Legends: Arceus Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Generation IX Paldea #94 Kitakami #109 Scarlet The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble. Violet The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it's in trouble.

Shinx in the Paldea Pokédex	Shinx in the Kitakami Pokédex

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 (Plains with 10 Plains points) 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 Routes 202, 203, and 204, Fuego Ironworks Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Whiteout Cave Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: near Aspiration Hill, near Floaro Gardens, Deertrack Heights, near Oreburrow Tunnel, massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path, Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Three South Province: Area Five (Ice Tera Type) Tera Raid Battles (2★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods

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 PokéPark 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 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
Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 243

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

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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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 or an alternate form of Shinx Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 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 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

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, Frustration, Return
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.

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Fashionable costume

Evolution data

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 Legends: Arceus
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Male Shiny Male Female Shiny Female
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Other sprites

Flick in Pokémon Super Contests

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 lynx kitten or a lion cub. It may have also been inspired by the mythical sphinx, as its short face, human-like ears, and cat-like appearance and name are similar. It may have also been inspired by the constellations Lynx or Leo, due to Shinx's cat-like appearance and the fact that it bears a signature star shape on the end of its tail. Additionally, the Lynx constellation got its name from the fact that only the lynx-eyed, that is people with very good sight, could see it, alluding to supernatural sight of lynxes.

Name origin

Shinx may be a 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 and lynx or blink French Lixy From 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 From 꼬마 kkoma and lynx or blink Mandarin Chinese 小貓怪 / 小猫怪 Xiǎomāoguài From 小 xiǎo, 貓 / 猫 māo or 山貓 / 山猫 shānmāo, and 怪 guài Cantonese Chinese 小貓怪 Síumāaugwaai From 小 síu, 貓 māau or 山貓 / 山猫 sāanmāau, and 怪 gwaai

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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