Luxio Best Moveset
85 Attack at 60 Speed on Electric. AbilityIntimidate on entry drops the opponent's Attack. AbilityGuts boosts Attack under status. The moveset is building toward Luxray. One evolution from 120 Attack and the Guts-boosted physical Electric TermStab that threatens.
Luxio saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Luxio's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Leftovers, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Luxio best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Luxio saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Luxio maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran rivalry with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sleep Talk
- Thunder
- Rest
- Volt Switch
Luxio was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Leftovers, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
- Wild Charge
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Luxio saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Luxio climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Toxic
- Crunch
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Luxio saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Luxio maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran rivalry with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder
- Thunder Wave
- Wild Charge
- Protect
Luxio saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Luxio maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran rivalry with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
- Wild Charge
- Electroweb
Luxio Weakness
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 |
What is Luxio Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Luxio
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Luxio
Luxio appears at moderate rates across 14 spots in early-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 SV
Shinx is your first catch on the way to Luxio. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShinxSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.7-12OverworldRate 30%Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Luxio ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.15-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.15-60OverworldOni MountainLv.15-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.15-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.15-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.15-60OverworldSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.20-30OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LuxrayFellhorn GorgeLv.30-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.30-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.30-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.49-56OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Luxio (Step 2)
decent spawn rates for Luxio across 3 locations in early-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 PLA
The path to Luxio starts with Shinx at Lv. 2-70 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ShinxAspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Floaro GardensLv.3-6GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%
Step 2Luxio ✓Floaro GardensLv.2-70GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-28CaveRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.15-18GrassRate 15%or evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into LuxraySandgem FlatsLv.30-33GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.35-38FloorRate 15%Sonorous PathLv.37-40GrassRate 15%Cloudcap PassLv.53-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Luxio (Step 2)
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 BDSP
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 202Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 203Lv.4-5GrassRate 25%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-5GrassRate 15%Route 204 - NorthLv.6-7GrassRate 15%Grassland CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveWhiteout CaveLv.16-20CaveFuego IronworksLv.28FloorRate 10%
Step 2Luxio ✓Fuego IronworksLv.29FloorRate 10%Grassland CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSpacious CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSunlit CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle Badgeor evolve from Shinx (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Luxray
Luxio doesn't appear wild. Catch Shinx instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Luxio. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Luxio in SwSh
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 BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 20%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Raining
Step 2Luxio ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Luxray with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Luxio egg.
Step 3Evolve into Luxray
Base Stats
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.
By gathering their tails together, they collectively generate powerful electricity from their claws.
Luxio Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. 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.
For a casual playthrough, Luxio works as a placeholder. Electric coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Luxray. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves