Mixed
Balanced
45Speed · Slow

Is Shinx Good in Platinum Playthrough?

Route 202 at level 3. Electric-type with AbilityRivalry boosting damage against same-gender opponents. Luxray at level 30 is the destination. One of the best early-game catches with a payoff that carries through Volkner and beyond.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEGGGEGTGTEGEShinxCatchRoarkGym 1LuxioEvolveGardeniaGym 2FantinaGym 3LuxrayEvolveMayleneGym 4Crasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4CynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Even

Shinx trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Even
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Risky
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Luxio trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

Even
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
Even
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Good

Luxio has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.

You Win
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
Levitate
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
You Win
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
Levitate
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Good

Luxray has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
You Win
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
You Win
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Good

Luxray has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
Even
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
You Win
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Luxray trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Even
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
Risky
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

Luxray has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

You Win
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFaint AttackIce Shard
Even
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
You Win
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
You Win
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Tough

Volkner's typing presses Luxray's defenses.

Risky
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt AbsorbImmune to Electric attacks
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
Risky
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
Risky
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Risky
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor DriveImmune to Electric attacks
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Luxray has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

Easy KO
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
Easy KO
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
Easy KO
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 53
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Tough

Bertha's team hits Luxray's weaknesses hard.

Even
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
Even
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
Risky
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
Risky
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning RodImmune to Electric attacks
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
Risky
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Luxray trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

Even
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
Risky
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash FireImmune to Fire attacks
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
Even
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Even
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Good

Luxray has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
You Win
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
Levitate
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Luxray trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

You Win
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
Even
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
You Win
Togekiss
Lv 60
FairyFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
You Win
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
You Win
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
Even
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga Impact
Catchable
Available before Badge 1
Type
Electric
Tier
F

Catch Shinx on Route 202 (walking, Lv 3-4, common).

View Shinx locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 13ElectricSpark98100%20
  • After Roark
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
    • LV 29ElectricThunder Fang9895%15
  • After Maylene
    • TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
    • LV 33DarkCrunch80100%15
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
    • LV 41ElectricDischarge120100%15
Evolve Shinx to Luxio
Level 15
Type
Electric
Tier
E

Your Shinx should hit Level 15 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.

View Luxio locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 15)
    • LV 15ElectricSpark98100%20
  • After Roark
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
  • After Maylene
    • TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
    • LV 33ElectricThunder Fang9895%15
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
    • HM04NormalStrength80100%15
    • LV 38DarkCrunch80100%15
    • LV 48ElectricDischarge120100%15
Evolve Luxio to Luxray
Level 30
Type
Electric
Tier
C

Your Luxio should hit Level 30 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 30)
    • LV 30ElectricSpark98100%20
  • After Roark
    • TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
  • After Fantina
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
  • After Maylene
    • TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
    • TM68NormalGiga Impact15090%5
    • LV 35ElectricThunder Fang9895%15
  • After Crasher Wake
    • TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
    • LV 56ElectricDischarge120100%15

How to Get Shinx in Platinum

Easy grab on Shinx with high spawn rates across 6 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Shinx in Pt

The path to Shinx starts with Shinx at Lv. 3-40 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Shinx
    Step 1Shinx
    Route 202
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 30%
    Morning
    Route 203
    Lv.4-5Grass
    Rate 25%
    Route 202
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 20%
    Valley Windworks
    Lv.10Floor
    Rate 20%
    Route 204 - North
    Lv.9-10Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 204 - South
    Lv.9-10Grass
    Rate 15%
  2. Luxio
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Luxio
    Route 222
    Lv.38-40Grass
    Rate 10%
    or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
  3. Luxray
    Step 3Evolve into Luxray
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Luxray egg.

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.

Shinx Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ground
0.5x (Resist)Electric, Flying, Steel
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Shinx Weak Against

Good
1Weak
3Resist
0Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Shinx Strong Against

2Strong
3Resisted
1Immune
Score-2
2xStrong
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Shinx

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 a massive partner pool 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

3 Forms
Shinx
#403Shinx
15
Level 15
Luxio
#404Luxio
30
Level 30
Luxray
#405Luxray
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Shinx
Electric
Luxio
Electric
Luxray
Electric
HP
45
60+15
80+20
ATK
65
85+20
120+35
DEF
34
49+15
79+30
SP.ATK
40
60+20
95+35
SP.DEF
34
49+15
79+30
SPE
45
60+15
70+10
BST
263C-Tier
363D-Tier+100
523C-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Shinx easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Fire Fang, Howl, Ice Fang and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

Pt Shinx Best Moveset

Electric at 65 Attack and 45 Speed. AbilityIntimidate cuts opposing Attack on the switch, which is more useful than the offensive stats at this stage. The moveset needs Luxray's power. Luxio, then Luxray.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Shuca BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Shinx

Shinx best EVs are Speed and Attack

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Ice Fang
  • CrunchCoverage
  • Thunder WaveSTAB
  • SparkSTAB

Moves List

You'll want to breed for Fire Fang and Howl on Shinx. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Thunder and Thunderbolt, they expand what Shinx can actually threaten in practice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D3510035Normal
Lv 5
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 9
Charge
20Electric
Lv 13
Spark
A9710020Electric
Lv 17
Bite
D6010025Dark
Lv 21
Roar-6
C20Normal
Lv 25
Swagger
9015Normal
Lv 29
Thunder Fang
A979515Electric
Lv 33
Crunch
B8010015Dark
Lv 37
Scary Face
D9010Normal
Lv 41
Discharge
D12010015Electric

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM57
Charge Beam
D759010Electric
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM34
Shock Wave
D9020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
HM04
Strength
D8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1807010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
B10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
A14210015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Fire Fang
A659515Fire
Egg
Howl
40Normal
Egg
Ice Fang
B659515Ice
Egg
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Egg
Take Down
D908520Normal
Egg
Thunder Fang
A979515Electric

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Tutor
Magnet Rise
D10Electric
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
6020Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP45
D
Attack65
C
Defense34
F
Sp. Atk40
D
Sp. Def34
F
Speed45
D
Total263
Details
Catch Rate
Easy235 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight9.5 kg
Base XP53
Abilities
Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.

Pokemon Platinum

Shinx Platinum Guide

  • For Platinum, 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.

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