Shadow Shinx

Shadow Shinx is an Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Shinx has a maximum CP of 990. It is weak to Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Shinx is Tackle and Discharge.

Shadow 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

500 CP

Lvl 15 Research

375 CP

Shadow Shinx's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Shinx Type Chart

Shadow Shinx takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Shadow Shinx takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Flying62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Shinx best moveset

Tackle + Discharge

Tackle

Discharge

The best moveset for Shadow Shinx in raids is Tackle and Discharge (4.70 DPS, 23.3 TDO).

8 of 8 matches

Data table

1.	Tackle	Discharge	3.12	4.70	23.3
2.	Tackle	Thunderbolt	3.12	4.70	23.3
3.	Tackle	Swift	3.12	4.70	23.3
4.	Spark	Discharge	3.03	4.55	22.5
5.	Spark	Thunderbolt	3.03	4.55	22.5
6.	Spark	Swift	3.03	4.55	22.5
7.	Spark	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Tackle	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Spark460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 7

Effects
Spark has no special effects.
See Spark details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.5s

Damage	5
Energy	7

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Discharge65332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.1s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 40

Effects
Discharge has no special effects.
See Discharge details page ↗
Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Thunderbolt has no special effects.
See Thunderbolt details page ↗
Swift65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.2s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Swift has no special effects.
See Swift details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

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

Damage	65
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.1s

Damage	55
Energy	40

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.2s - 2.8s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Shinx can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Shinx can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Shinx CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Shinx maxes out at 990 CP. Raid catches are 425 to 500 CP, or 531 to 625 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 343 to 375 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	990 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	343 CP - 375 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	458 CP - 500 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	425 CP - 500 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	531 CP - 625 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Shinx’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	12 CP	2	38 CP	3	65 CP
4	91 CP	5	118 CP	6	144 CP
7	171 CP	8	197 CP	9	223 CP
10	250 CP	11	275 CP	12	300 CP
13	325 CP	14	350 CP	15	375 CP
16	400 CP	17	425 CP	18	450 CP
19	475 CP	20	500 CP	21	525 CP
22	550 CP	23	575 CP	24	600 CP
25	625 CP	26	650 CP	27	676 CP
28	701 CP	29	726 CP	30	751 CP
31	763 CP	32	776 CP	33	788 CP
34	801 CP	35	813 CP	36	826 CP
37	838 CP	38	851 CP	39	863 CP
40	876 CP	41	887 CP	42	898 CP
43	909 CP	44	921 CP	45	932 CP
46	944 CP	47	955 CP	48	967 CP
49	978 CP	50	990 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Shinx

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Shinx’s Electric-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Shinx.

Electric

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#403
Height	0.5 m
Weight	9.5 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

How to purify Shadow Shinx

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shinx	25 Candy	Luxio
Luxio	100 Candy	Luxray

Shinx evolves into Luxio which costs 25 Candy.
Luxio evolves into Luxray which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Shinx family

Shadow Shinx’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.25 m	0.25 m	0.5 m	0.75 m	0.88 m

Size bounds

Shadow Shinx's height ranges from 0.245 m to 0.875 m, with the average being 0.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.245 m0′10″	0.25 m0′10″
XS	0.25 m0′10″	0.375 m1′03″
M	0.375 m1′03″	0.625 m2′01″
XL	0.625 m2′01″	0.75 m2′06″
XXL	0.75 m2′06″	0.875 m2′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Shinx from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Shinx

Shadow Shinx high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Shinx. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Shinx costumes

A list of Shadow Shinx costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Shinx Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Pearl	Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. Its fur glows when it’s in trouble.
X, Omega Ruby	The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.
Sword	This Pokémon generates electricity by contracting its muscles. Excited trembling is a sign that Shinx is generating a tremendous amount of electricity.
Shield	Electricity makes this Pokémon’s fur glow. Shinx sends signals to others of its kind by shaking the tip of its tail while the tail tip is shining brightly.
Legends: Arceus	Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Shinx in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shinx’s best moves are Tackle and Discharge, for 4.7 DPS and 23.3 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Shinx’s strengths and weaknesses?

Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Shinx tops out at 876 CP at Level 40 and 990 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Shinx be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shinx can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Shinx Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shinx cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.