Pokémon type
Electric
Shinx
#403 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Shinx
The best moves for Shinx are Spark and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
38.4DPS
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Shinx family. Shinx evolves into Luxio for 25 Candy, then into Luxray for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Shinx for 22 Candy, Luxio for 90 Candy.
Game images
Shinx, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Shinx is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Shinx's best moveset is Spark & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 990. Shinx evolves into Luxio.
About
"All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.4 | 97% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.4 | 96% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.2 | 94% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.6 | 84% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.4 | 82% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
4.9 | 74% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
4.9 | 73% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 59% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.8 | 57% |
Counters & Raids
Top Shinx counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Shinx Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.03
- 5 0.03
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
64 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
| Level 50 | 120 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
375 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
500 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
751 |
|
Level 40 |
876 |
|
Level 50 |
990 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 625 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 813 |
Costumes
Shinx costumes
Shinx (Top Hat)
- Can't evolve.
