Shinx

Shinx Pokémon GOElectric
  • rain
Shinx is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shinx is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shinx is weak to Ground-type moves.

Shinx's maximum Combat Power stat is 990 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Spark / Discharge. Shinx encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shinx is available! ✨

Shinx Stats and Max CP

117 ATK
64 DEF
128 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
990 CP
Lvl 40
876 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
625 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
500 CP
Lvl 15 Research
375 CP

Shinx Type Chart

Shinx takes increased damage from:Shinx takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Ground
Shinx takes reduced damage from:Shinx takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Electric
  • Flying
  • Steel

Moves Analysis

Moves

Spark + Discharge

Shinx's best moveset is Spark and Discharge, with 4.06 DPS (damage per second) and 21.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 4.0621.42.75
      2.NormalTackle ElectricDischarge 3.9020.52.64
      3.NormalTackle ElectricThunderbolt 3.9020.52.64
      4.NormalTackle NormalSwift 3.9020.52.64
      5.ElectricSpark ElectricThunderbolt 3.7819.92.56
      6.ElectricSpark NormalSwift 3.7819.92.56
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shinx's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shinx's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shinx has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricSparkDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Spark
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Spark has no special effects.
        See Spark details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Discharge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • NormalSwiftDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Swift
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.2s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Swift has no special effects.
        See Swift details page ↗

      Shinx in the meta

      Shinx in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Not ranked
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Not ranked

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#403
      Height0.5 m
      Weight9.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shinx family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shinx in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Shinx Pokémon GOShinx
      Luxio Pokémon GOLuxio
      Luxray Pokémon GOLuxray
      Shadow Shinx Pokémon GOShadow Shinx
      Shadow Luxio Pokémon GOShadow Luxio
      Shadow Luxray Pokémon GOShadow Luxray
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Shinx scaled to 0.3941176470588235x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shinx scaled to 0.3970588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shinx scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmShinx scaled to 0.6911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shinx scaled to 0.7647058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m0.88 m

      Shinx's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.88 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Shinx in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.245 m0.25 m
      0′10″0′10″
      XS0.25 m0.5 m
      0′10″1′08″
      M0.375 m0.625 m
      1′03″2′01″
      XL0.625 m0.75 m
      2′01″2′06″
      XXL0.75 m0.875 m
      2′06″2′10″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability30.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability10.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Shinx CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shinx's has 990 max CP (at Level 50). A Shinx obtained from Raids can be encountered from 458 CP to 500 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 572 CP to 625 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shinx can be found in the 343 CP to 375 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP990 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch343 CP - 375 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs458 CP - 500 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids458 CP - 500 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      572 CP - 625 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shinx Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      112 CP238 CP365 CP
      491 CP5118 CP6144 CP
      7171 CP8197 CP9223 CP
      10250 CP11275 CP12300 CP
      13325 CP14350 CP15375 CP
      16400 CP17425 CP18450 CP
      19475 CP20500 CP21525 CP
      22550 CP23575 CP24600 CP
      25625 CP26650 CP27676 CP
      28701 CP29726 CP30751 CP
      31763 CP32776 CP33788 CP
      34801 CP35813 CP36826 CP
      37838 CP38851 CP39863 CP
      40876 CP41887 CP42898 CP
      43909 CP44921 CP45932 CP
      46944 CP47955 CP48967 CP
      49978 CP50990 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shinx

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shinx's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shinx.

      Electric Electric

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shinx Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Shinx Candy296 Shinx Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Shinx Candy10 Shinx Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Shinx Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Shinx Candy-

      Shinx Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shinx from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shinx in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shinx Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Shinx Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Shinx Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Shinx Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Shinx Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Shinx Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Shinx Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Shinx Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Shinx Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Shinx Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Shinx Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Shinx Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Shinx Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Shinx Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Shinx Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Shinx Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Shinx Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Shinx Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Shinx Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Shinx Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Shinx Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Shinx Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Shinx Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Shinx Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Shinx Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Shinx Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Shinx Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Shinx Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Shinx Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Shinx Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Shinx Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Shinx Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Shinx Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Shinx Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Shinx Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Shinx Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Shinx Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Shinx Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Shinx Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Shinx Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Shinx Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Shinx Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Shinx Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Shinx Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Shinx Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Shinx Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Shinx Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Shinx Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Shinx Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Shinx Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Shinx Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Shinx Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Shinx Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Shinx Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Shinx Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Shinx Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Shinx Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Shinx Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Shinx Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Shinx Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Shinx Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Shinx Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Shinx Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Shinx Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Shinx Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Shinx Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Shinx Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Shinx Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Shinx Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Shinx Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Shinx Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Shinx Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Shinx Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Shinx Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Shinx Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Shinx Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Shinx Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Shinx Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Shinx Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Shinx Candy XL280,000304 Shinx Candy10 Shinx Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Shinx Candy XL290,000304 Shinx Candy20 Shinx Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Shinx Candy XL301,000304 Shinx Candy30 Shinx Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Shinx Candy XL312,000304 Shinx Candy40 Shinx Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Shinx Candy XL323,000304 Shinx Candy52 Shinx Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Shinx Candy XL334,000304 Shinx Candy64 Shinx Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Shinx Candy XL346,000304 Shinx Candy76 Shinx Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Shinx Candy XL358,000304 Shinx Candy88 Shinx Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Shinx Candy XL370,000304 Shinx Candy103 Shinx Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Shinx Candy XL382,000304 Shinx Candy118 Shinx Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Shinx Candy XL395,000304 Shinx Candy133 Shinx Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Shinx Candy XL408,000304 Shinx Candy148 Shinx Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Shinx Candy XL421,000304 Shinx Candy165 Shinx Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Shinx Candy XL434,000304 Shinx Candy182 Shinx Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Shinx Candy XL448,000304 Shinx Candy199 Shinx Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Shinx Candy XL462,000304 Shinx Candy216 Shinx Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Shinx Candy XL476,000304 Shinx Candy236 Shinx Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Shinx Candy XL490,000304 Shinx Candy256 Shinx Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Shinx Candy XL505,000304 Shinx Candy276 Shinx Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Shinx Candy XL520,000304 Shinx Candy296 Shinx Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shinx

      Shinx high resolution sprites

      Shinx Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shinx’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Electric-type Pokémon, Shinx is weak to Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shinx in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shinx in Pokémon GO are Spark and Discharge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.059 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 21.372.

      How does Shinx perform in Raids?

      Shinx's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shinx rank as a Electric-type attacker?

      Shinx's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shinx?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shinx: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Shinx’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shinx’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 876 CP and 990 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shinx be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shinx can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shinx Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shinx cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.