Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Shinx

Shinx

Flash Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shinx is a Electric Type Flash Pokémon, with a 30.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Shinx can be found with Rivalry, Intimidate and Guts as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 263 combined Base Stats.

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Shinx Stats & Abilities
Shinx Evolutions
Shinx Locations
Shinx Weakness
Shinx Best Moves
Shinx Level Up Moves
Shinx TM Moves
Shinx Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Shinx

Shinx Stats and Abilities

Based on Shinx Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Shinx Highest IV Stat is Attack 65 and the Lowest being Defense 34.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
E	Attack	65	121	251
F	Defense	34	65	183
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	34	65	183
F	Speed	45	85	207
F	Total	263


Shinx	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Rivalry Ability 1	Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Intimidate Ability 2	Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
Guts Hidden Ability	Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack.

How To Evolve Shinx in BDSP

Shinx requires (Level 15) to evolve into Luxio and then (Level 30) to evolve into Luxray.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Shinx	Level 15 →	Luxio	Level 30 →	Luxray

Where To Find Shinx in BDSP

Shinx has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 203	5 - 1%	Shinx Lv. 4-5
Route 202	5 - 1%	Shinx Lv. 3-4
Route 204	20 - 5%	Shinx Lv. 6-7
Fuego Ironworks	20 - 5%	Luxio Lv. 29
Fuego Ironworks	20 - 5%	Shinx Lv. 28
Whiteout Cave	Start	Shinx Lv. 16-63
Whiteout Cave	7th Badge	Luxio Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	Start	Shinx Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	7th Badge	Luxio Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Start	Shinx Lv. 16-63
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Spacious Cave	7th Badge	Luxio Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Start	Shinx Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	7th Badge	Luxio Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shinx Weakness

Shinx is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause Shinx to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Shinx Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground
0.5x Less Damage	Flying Steel Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Shinx Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Rhyperior
A	Mamoswine

What pokemon is Shinx Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Dragonite

Best Moves Shinx in BDSP

Best Moveset for Shinx Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Wild Charge	Physical	135	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
36	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
40	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
24	Volt Switch	Special	105	100	20	User must switch out after attacking.

Best Moveset for Shinx TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM25	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	135	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Shinx Lv Up Moves

Shinx TM Moves

Shinx Egg Moves

Shinx Level Up Moves

List of Moves Shinx can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Thunder Shock	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
8	Charge	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases.
12	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
16	Spark	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May paralyze opponent.
20	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
24	Volt Switch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
28	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
32	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
36	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
40	Discharge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
44	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
48	Wild Charge	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Shinx TM Moves

List of Moves Shinx can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical

Shinx Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Shinx can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Baby-Doll Eyes	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack.
Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Double Kick	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Howl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack.
Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Ice Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
Fire Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
Thunder Fang	Power: 97.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Helping Hand	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
Eerie Impulse	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Attack.
Fake Tears	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.

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