Stats & Training
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.
Its claws loose electricity with enough amperage to cause opponents to faint. It lives in small groups.
It rests its forelegs on others to communicate with rhythmic electric pulses from its claws.
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 |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x100-120%KO Mud-Slap 2x29-34% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x88-105%KO Mud-Slap 2x25-30% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x144-169%KO Bulldoze 2x86-102%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Bulldoze 2x53-64% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x89-106%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x56-67% Bone Rush 2x26-32% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Gible builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x132-155%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% Mud Shot 2x60-71% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x144-169%KO Dig 2x113-134%KO Bulldoze 2x86-102%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Dig 2x68-81% Bulldoze 2x53-64% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x116-138%KO Dig 2x93-109%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x102-120%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Mud Shot 2x58-69% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x137-162%KO Dig 2x112-132%KO Bulldoze 2x84-99% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Dig 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x51-60% Sand Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Bulldoze 2x68-81% Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Earth Power 2x119-140%KO Dig 2x100-118%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x126-149%KO Dig 2x102-121%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Mud Shot 2x57-67% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x137-163%KO Dig 2x111-132%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x80-95% Dig 2x64-76% Bulldoze 2x50-59% Sand Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Bulldoze 2x59-70% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x122-143%KO Earth Power 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% Mud Shot 2x57-68% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x122-143%KO Earth Power 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x97-115%KO Bulldoze 2x73-86% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% Mud Shot 2x57-68% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Krookodile can KO Luxio with Earthquake (193-228%). Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Luxio for 79-93%.
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x193-228%KO Knock Off63-74% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Luxio View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb79-93% Psychic79-93% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Baby-Doll Eyes, Double Kick, Eerie Impulse and 10 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Luxio Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Luxio in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Guide
At 363 BST, Luxio is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Luxray before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves