Road 38
40%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 16
- Conditions
- Sinnoh radio
PokemonLore Pokédex
#403
POKÉDEX No. #403
Shinx
Flash Pokémon
All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Weak to
Ground
Height0.5 m
Weight9.5 kg
AbilitiesRivalry
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack65121–251
- Defense3465–183
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def3465–183
- Speed4585–207
Total263
/ 720
BST263
7 percentile (1025)-169 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #403 |
| Conquest Gallery | #34 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #17 |
| Hisui | #15 |
| Isle Of Armor | #25 |
| Kitakami | #109 |
| Original Sinnoh | #17 |
| Paldea | #94 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
53
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Shinx's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Shinx's 263 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (65) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 34 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Electric combination gives Shinx 3 resistances and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 235, Shinx is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
9.5 kg
TypeElectric
Abilities
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
235
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Shinx?
Shinx is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Shinx's weaknesses?
Shinx takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Shinx evolve?
Shinx evolves into Luxio at level 15. Full evolution line: Shinx → Luxio → Luxray.
What are Shinx's base stats?
Shinx has a base stat total of 263: HP 45, Attack 65, Defense 34, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 34, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Attack (65).
