Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Shinx is weak to Ground moves.
Shinx's Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying types. Electric moves have no effect on Ground types.
Pokédex entry
9 versionsShakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Shinx in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- コリンクkorinku
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 小猫怪xiǎo māo guài
- KoreanKorean
- 꼬링크kkoringkeu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 小貓怪xiǎo māo guài
- FrenchFrench
- Lixy
- GermanGerman
- Sheinux
- SpanishSpanish
- Shinx
- ItalianItalian
- Shinx
- EnglishEnglish
- Shinx
What Shinx’s name means
shine in 2 languagesEnglish
Shinx
shine
lynx
Japanese
コリンクkorinku
子kochild
blinkEnglish
Chinese
小猫怪小貓怪xiǎo māo guài
小xiǎosmall
猫貓māocat
怪guàimonster
Korean
꼬링크kkoringkeu
꼬마kkomakid
blinkEnglish
German
Sheinux
scheinenshine
luxLatinlight
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Shinx
7 gamesScarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 7-8
- South Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 7-12
- South Province (Area Five) Wild Tera Pokémon Lv. 14
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 18-21
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 18-65
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 19-65
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 24-68
- Fellhorn Gorge In the overworld Lv. 27-72
- Kitakami Wilds In the overworld Lv. 30-72
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 49-53
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-53
- Timeless Woods In the overworld Lv. 50-74
- South Province (Area Five) Fixed encounter Lv. 15
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20
Legends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration Hill In the overworld Lv. 2-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Path In the overworld Lv. 2-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Floaro Gardens In the overworld Lv. 2-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Horseshoe Plains In the overworld Lv. 2-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Fieldlands Camp In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Lake Verity In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Worn Bridge In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Mountain Camp In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Oreburrow Tunnel In the overworld Lv. 11-14
- Coronet Highlands Mass outbreak Lv. 12-29
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Coronet Highlands: Mountain Camp Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 12-29
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration Hill Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Path Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Horseshoe Plains Mass outbreak Lv. 12-14
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Route 202 Grass or cave Lv. 3-4
- Route 203 Grass or cave Lv. 4-5
- Route 204 Grass or cave Lv. 4-7
- Grassland Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Spacious Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Sunlit Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Fuego Ironworks Grass or cave Lv. 28
- Whiteout Cave Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Challenge Beach Grass or cave Lv. 13-60 15% Certain weather Later in the story
- Training Lowlands Grass or cave Lv. 16-60 15% Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Road Grass or cave Lv. 19-60 15% Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Beach In the overworld Lv. 10-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Road In the overworld Lv. 10-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Potbottom Desert In the overworld Lv. 10-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Training Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 10-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Fields of Honor Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Honeycalm Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Route 1 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3 40% Special condition
- Route 29 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3 40% Special condition
- Route 46 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3 40% Special condition
- Route 2 Grass or cave Lv. 3-5 40% Special condition
- Route 3 Grass or cave Lv. 5-8 40% Special condition
- Route 33 Grass or cave Lv. 6-7 40% Special condition
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 10-12 40% Special condition
- Route 36 Grass or cave Lv. 12-13 40% Special condition
- Route 37 Grass or cave Lv. 13-15 40% Special condition
- Route 5 Grass or cave Lv. 13-14 40% Special condition
- Route 11 Grass or cave Lv. 14-15 40% Special condition
- Route 8 Grass or cave Lv. 15-19 40% Special condition
- Route 38 Grass or cave Lv. 16 40% Special condition
- Route 39 Grass or cave Lv. 16-17 40% Special condition
- Route 7 Grass or cave Lv. 17-18 40% Special condition
- Route 48 Grass or cave Lv. 20-24 40% Special condition
- Route 14 Grass or cave Lv. 23-25 40% Special condition
- Route 15 Grass or cave Lv. 23-25 40% Special condition
- Route 16 Grass or cave Lv. 26-28 40% Special condition
- Route 18 Grass or cave Lv. 26-28 40% Special condition
- Route 17 Grass or cave Lv. 27-29 40% Special condition
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 43-44 10% Morning Night Special condition
Platinum
- Route 202 Grass or cave Lv. 3-4 20%
- Route 203 Grass or cave Lv. 4-5 20%
- Valley Windworks Grass or cave Lv. 10 20%
- Route 204 Grass or cave Lv. 4-10 15%
Diamond · Pearl
- Route 202 Grass or cave Lv. 3-4 20%
- Route 203 Grass or cave Lv. 4-5 20%
- Route 204 Grass or cave Lv. 4-7 10%
- Fuego Ironworks Grass or cave Lv. 28 10%
Moves Shinx learns
51 movesLevel up · 14
TM · 38
TM001Take Down⚔TM003Fake Tears◆TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM008Fire Fang⚔TM009Thunder Fang⚔TM010Ice Fang⚔TM017Confuse Ray◆TM018Thief⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM023Charge Beam✦TM025Facade⚔TM030Snarl✦TM032Swift✦TM047Endure◆TM048Volt Switch✦TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM063Psychic Fangs⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM072Electro Ball✦TM075Light Screen◆TM082Thunder Wave◆TM085Rest◆TM096Eerie Impulse◆TM103Substitute◆TM108Crunch⚔TM126Thunderbolt✦TM127Play Rough⚔TM130Helping Hand◆TM136Electric Terrain◆TM147Wild Charge⚔TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM172Roar◆TM173Charge◆TM204Double-Edge⚔TM211Electroweb✦