shinx

Shinx is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

• Rivalry: Increases the power of moves used against Pokémon of the same gender.
• Intimidate: Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Guts (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Attack stat if the Pokémon has a status condition.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, quadruped Pokémon resembling a lion cub
• Blue and black fur with a tuft of light yellow fur on its head
• Black-tipped ears and a small, star-shaped tail tip
• Yellow eyes and a small nose

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers to live in grasslands and open areas
• Known to be playful and curious
• Emits a strong electrical charge when threatened, causing its fur to glow
• Social creatures that often live in groups, led by the strongest member

In Battle:

• Balanced attacker with a focus on physical moves
• Signature moves: Spark, Wild Charge
• Strong against Water and Flying types due to its Electric typing
• Weak against Ground types; must rely on other moves to counter

Evolution:

• Evolves into Luxio starting at level 15
• Evolves into Luxray starting at level 30

Interesting Facts:

• Its name is a combination of "shock" and "lynx"
• Shinx's glowing fur can be used to startle or mislead opponents
• Featured prominently in several Pokémon games, such as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus
• Known for its endearing and courageous nature, making it a popular choice among trainers

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.
• Black: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
• White: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
• Black-2: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
• White-2: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
• 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.
• 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.
• Legends-Arceus: Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.