Luxio sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Shinx but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Luxray as fast as possible. Known as the Spark Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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
GoodLuxio is weak to Ground-type moves. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Luxio's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Luxio to get Shinx eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Best Build
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Most of Luxio's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Thunder and Wild Charge, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Thunder and Wild Charge, with Normal and Dark coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Luxio that handles most situations. Wild Charge and Thunder give it enough punch where it matters.
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. Normal and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Wild Charge.
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.
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 ShinxEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.7-1230%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.7-1230%EarlyRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.49-561%PostRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.49-561%PostRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.49-561%PostRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.49-561%PostRoute
Step 2Luxio ✓MODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.20-306%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.20-306%MidRouteor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Luxio across 3 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Luxio in Legends: Arceus
The path to Luxio starts with Shinx at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ShinxEASYAspiration HillGrassUncommonEASYFloaro GardensGrassUncommonForestEASYOreburrow TunnelGrassUncommonCave
Step 2Luxio ✓EASYFloaro GardensGrassUncommonForestEASYOreburrow TunnelGrassUncommonCaveEASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
10 encounter spots for Luxio at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Luxio in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Luxio, start by catching Shinx through walking encounters at Lv. 3-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShinxEFFORTLESSRoute 202Shining PearlGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-525%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 203Shining PearlGrassLv.4-525%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.6-715%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.6-715%EarlyRouteGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveMODERATEFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2810%MidPower-plantMODERATEFuego IronworksShining PearlGrassLv.2810%MidPower-plant
Step 2Luxio ✓MODERATEFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plantMODERATEFuego IronworksShining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidPower-plantGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Luxio doesn't appear wild. Catch Shinx instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 15 to get Luxio. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Luxio in Sword & Shield
To get Luxio, start by catching Shinx through walking encounters at Lv. 10-24. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ShinxEASYChallenge BeachSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYChallenge BeachSwordOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterRainingEASYChallenge BeachShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYChallenge BeachShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyWaterRainingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyRouteRainingEASYPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyDesertRainingEASYTraining LowlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyRainingEASYTraining LowlandsShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyThunderstormEASYTraining LowlandsSwordOverworldLv.13-1820%EarlyThunderstormEASYTraining LowlandsSwordOverworldLv.13-1820%EarlyRainingEASYChallenge BeachShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYChallenge BeachShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterRainingEASYChallenge BeachSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterThunderstormEASYChallenge BeachSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyWaterRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2120%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2120%MidRouteRainingEASYPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2420%MidDesertRainingEASYTraining LowlandsSwordGrassLv.16-2115%MidRainingEASYTraining LowlandsShieldGrassLv.16-2115%MidThunderstormEASYTraining LowlandsShieldGrassLv.16-2115%MidRainingEASYTraining LowlandsSwordGrassLv.16-2115%MidThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteRaining
Step 2Luxio ✓
At 363 BST, Luxio is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Luxray before bringing it to any serious fight.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Luxio appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Luxio appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A