Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Luxio's Attack does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Common in the wild, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Strong electricity courses through the tips of its sharp claws. A light scratch causes fainting in foes.
By gathering their tails together, they collectively generate powerful electricity from their claws.
Luxio Weakness
Luxio is weak to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Luxio's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x147-173%KO Bulldoze 2x111-131%KO Sand Tomb 2x66-78% | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO High Horsepower 2x167-198%KO Bulldoze 2x107-127%KO Mud-Slap 2x21-24% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Toedscruel builds →Earth Power 2x111-131%KO Mud Shot 2x70-82% Mud-Slap 2x26-31% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x132-156%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x124-147%KO Mud-Slap 2x30-36% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Luxio for 71-84%. Hippowdon threatens a KO with Earthquake (161-190%).
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb71-84% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Luxio sits between Shinx and Luxray in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 160 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Luxio to get Shinx eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Baby-Doll Eyes, Double Kick, Howl and 4 more.
Scarlet & Violet Luxio Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Luxio gets Baby-Doll Eyes and Double Kick exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Wild Charge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Luxio in Scarlet & Violet
Luxio appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Luxio in Scarlet & Violet
Shinx is your first catch on the way to Luxio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-56 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShinxSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%Post
Step 2Luxio ✓South Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%Midor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Luxio Guide
At 363 BST, Luxio is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Luxray before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Scarlet & Violet, Luxio's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Luxio gets Intimidate, Rivalry, and Guts. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Luxio is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Luxio appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves