Is Shinx Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?
Shinx from the Obsidian Fieldlands is one of the best early catches. The Luxray line provides strong Electric coverage through the entire game. Start leveling it immediately.
How to Get Shinx in Legends: Arceus
decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Shinx in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Shinx in PLA
The path to Shinx starts with Shinx at Lv. 2-70 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Shinx ✓Aspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Floaro GardensLv.3-6GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LuxioFloaro GardensLv.2-70GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.15-18GrassRate 15%or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LuxraySandgem FlatsLv.30-33GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.35-38FloorRate 15%Sonorous PathLv.37-40GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Luxio (Step 2)
Shinx Weakness
Shinx's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Shinx Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Shinx
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Hippowdon builds →High Horsepower 2x211-249%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Rhyhorn builds →High Horsepower 2x172-202%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x261-308%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Hippowdon builds →High Horsepower 2x215-254%KO | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Steelix builds →High Horsepower 2x172-203%KO | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
 Golem RockGround | C | |
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x264-311%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Mamoswine builds →High Horsepower 2x245-289%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Hippowdon builds →High Horsepower 2x217-255%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Steelix builds →High Horsepower 2x172-203%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x269-317%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodRamanas Island Interact Encounter | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Torterra builds →Headlong Rush 2x227-267%KO | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Mamoswine builds →High Horsepower 2x252-297%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Hippowdon builds →High Horsepower 2x221-261%KO | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Excadrill can KO Shinx with Earthquake (184-217%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shinx View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x184-217%KO Rapid Spin31-36% | ||
Shinx Evolutions
Three stages ahead. Shinx grows into Luxio, then pushes on to Luxray. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 260 total stats over Shinx. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
PLA Shinx Best Moveset
Electric pre-evolution at 65 Attack and 45 Speed. The moveset can't compete. Evolve through to Luxray for 120 Attack and the Electric TermStab that hits hard from the physical side.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves List
A solid spread overall. Shinx gets Thunder and Wild Charge for same-type damage alongside Normal and Dark coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Shinx Legends: Arceus Guide
For Legends: Arceus, you can run Shinx through the first few routes without issues. 263 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Luxio as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Shinx spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves