Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Shinx Guide: Pokedex, location, moveset, evolution
Shinx is a returning Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, first introduced in the generation 4 games Pokemon Diamond/Pearl.
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet takes players to the Paldea region, which is based on Spain and the iconic architecture of its towns and cities.
Here is everything you need to know about Shinx in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, including Pokedex, where to find and evolve, and moveset.
Pokedex Data
- Type: Electric
- Resistances: Electric, Flying, Steel
- Weaknesses: Ground
- Scarlet Entry: The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
- Violet Entry: Check back at launch for the Pokedex entry
Where to find Shinx
Shinx can be found in a number of locations, including:
North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain, The Pokémon League
How to evolve Shinx
Shinx evolves into Luxio at level 15 and then into Luxray at level 30.
Shinx moveset
With the Paldea games still so early, full moveset charts are still under construction and will be included as soon as they are available.
Moves learnt by level up
Lv. | Move | Type | Power | Acc. |
1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
4 | Thunder Shock | ELECTRIC | 40 | 100 |
8 | Charge | ELECTRIC | — | — |
12 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 100 |
16 | Spark | ELECTRIC | 65 | 100 |
20 | Roar | NORMAL | — | — |
24 | Volt Switch | ELECTRIC | 70 | 100 |
28 | Scary Face | NORMAL | — | 100 |
32 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | — | 90 |
36 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 |
40 | Discharge | ELECTRIC | 80 | 100 |
44 | Swagger | NORMAL | — | 85 |
48 | Wild Charge | ELECTRIC | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
TM | Move | Type | Power | Acc. |
1 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
3 | Fake Tears | DARK | — | 100 |
6 | Scary Face | NORMAL | — | 100 |
7 | Protect | NORMAL | — | — |
8 | Fire Fang | FIRE | 65 | 95 |
9 | Thunder Fang | ELECTRIC | 65 | 95 |
10 | Ice Fang | ICE | 65 | 95 |
17 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | DARK | 60 | 100 |
20 | Trailblaze | GRASS | 50 | 100 |
23 | Charge Beam | ELECTRIC | 50 | 90 |
25 | Facade | NORMAL | 70 | 100 |
30 | Snarl | DARK | 55 | 95 |
32 | Swift | NORMAL | 60 | ? |
47 | Endure | NORMAL | — | — |
48 | Volt Switch | ELECTRIC | 70 | 100 |
49 | Sunny Day | FIRE | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | WATER | — | — |
63 | Psychic Fangs | PSYCHIC | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | — | — |
72 | Electro Ball | ELECTRIC | — | 100 |
75 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | — | — |
82 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | PSYCHIC | — | — |
96 | Eerie Impulse | ELECTRIC | — | 100 |
103 | Substitute | NORMAL | — | — |
108 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | 90 | 100 |
127 | Play Rough | FAIRY | 90 | 90 |
130 | Helping Hand | NORMAL | — | — |
136 | Electric Terrain | ELECTRIC | — | — |
147 | Wild Charge | ELECTRIC | 90 | 100 |
166 | Thunder | ELECTRIC | 110 | 70 |
171 | Tera Blast | NORMAL | 80 | 100 |
Egg Moves
Move | Type | Power | Acc. |
Baby-Doll Eyes | FAIRY | — | 100 |
Double Kick | FIGHTING | 30 | 100 |
Howl | NORMAL | — | — |
Night Slash | DARK | 70 | 100 |
Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
Shock Wave | ELECTRIC | 60 | ? |
Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
READ MORE: POKEMON SCARLET/VIOLET WIKI
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.