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 is weak to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Luxio's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Luxio for 71-84%. Hippowdon threatens a KO with Earthquake (161-190%).
 Landorus Ground | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb71-84% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Luxio to get Shinx eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
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 ShinxSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.7-12 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.49-56 Route1%Post
Step 2Luxio ✓South Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.20-30 Route6%Midor 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 ShinxAspiration HillGrassUncommonFloaro GardensGrass ForestUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommon
Step 2Luxio ✓Floaro GardensGrass ForestUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonor 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 ShinxRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.3-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route25%EarlyRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route25%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-5 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-7 Route15%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-7 Route15%EarlyGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.28 Power-plant10%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.28 Power-plant10%Mid
Step 2Luxio ✓Fuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.29 Power-plant10%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires 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 ShinxChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water20%EarlyRainingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route20%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route20%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert20%EarlyRainingTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyRainingTraining LowlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-1520%EarlyThunderstormTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlyThunderstormTraining LowlandsSwordOverworld Lv.13-1820%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Water15%EarlyRainingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route20%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route20%MidRainingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert20%MidRainingTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidRainingTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidThunderstormTraining LowlandsShieldGrass Lv.16-2115%MidRainingTraining LowlandsSwordGrass Lv.16-2115%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route15%MidRaining
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Luxio appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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