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.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #017
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
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Pearl
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Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.
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Platinum
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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HeartGold
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it's in trouble.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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White
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Black 2
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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Y
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All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
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Omega Ruby
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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Alpha Sapphire
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All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #025
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Sinnoh #017
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Hisui #015
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Sword
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This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.
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Shield
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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.
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Brilliant Diamond
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All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
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Shining Pearl
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Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines when it is in danger.
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Legends: Arceus
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Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #94
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Kitakami #109
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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Violet
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The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it's in trouble.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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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)
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Pokéwalker
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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GTS events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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34
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35 - 94
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65 - 183
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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34
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35 - 94
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65 - 183
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 263
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Shinx can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- 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 moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Electrify ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry R-123/N-043
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It causes thunderbolts to strike that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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Base Attack: 66
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Base Defense: 43
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #139
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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.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Other sprites
In animation
Major appearances
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.
A Student's Shinx appeared in HZ055.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP010
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Shinx
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Ash's Pokédex
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Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When it senses danger, the hairs on its body light up and it runs away, leaving its opponent dazed.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW111
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Shinx
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Ash's Pokédex
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Shinx, the Flash Pokémon. When Shinx flexes its muscles, it generates electricity. When sensing danger, its fur glistens.
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In the manga
Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia
Sven's Shinx appears in a fantasy in PRV1.
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)
Trivia
- Shinx bears a resemblance to a hoax Pokémon that was created on April Fool's Day 2005.
- Shinx is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 263.
Origin
Shinx and its evolutionary relatives seem to be based on the constellation Lynx, as well as the lynx in mythology, which medieval bestiaries sometimes depicted as a lion-like creature. Resembling a lion cub, it may also be based on the neighboring constellation, Leo Minor.
Name origin
Shinx may be a combination of shining and lynx.
Kolink may be a combination of 子 ko (child) and リンクス lynx.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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コリンク Kolink
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From 子 ko and lynx
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French
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Lixy
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From a corruption of lynx
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Spanish
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Shinx
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Same as English name
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German
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Sheinux
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From Schein, Luchs, and lux
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Italian
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Shinx
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Same as English name
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Korean
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꼬링크 Koringku
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From 꼬마 kkoma and lynx or blink
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Mandarin Chinese
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小貓怪 / 小猫怪 Xiǎomāoguài
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From 小 xiǎo, 貓 / 猫 māo or 山貓 / 山猫 shānmāo, and 怪 guài
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Cantonese Chinese
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小貓怪 Síumāaugwaai
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From 小 síu, 貓 māau or 山貓 / 山猫 sāanmāau, and 怪 gwaai
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More languages
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Hindi
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टिंलिंक्स Tinlinks
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Thai
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โคลิงก์ Kholing
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
External links
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