Where can I find Shinx in SoulGold?

Shinx can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Shinx is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Shinx learn in SoulGold?

Shinx can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Shinxin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

Pokédex Entry

Flash Pokémon

It rapidly contracts and relaxes its muscles to generate electricity. Its body shines if endangered. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Electric

Dex

#403

Abilities

Rivalry(Primary)

Powers up against rivals.

Intimidate(Secondary)

Lowers the foe's Attack.

Guts(Hidden)

Ups Attack if suffering.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Shinx

Base form

→

Luxio

Level up Shinx to Lv. 15

→

Luxray

Level up Luxio to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

You can catch Shinx in Route 31 (very rare). Wild ones range from level four to six.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	Thunder ShockLevel: 4Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
4	Thunder ShockLevel: 4Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
8	ChargeLevel: 8Charge	electric	0	0	20
8	ChargeLevel: 8Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	dark	60	100	25
12	BiteLevel: 12Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
16	SparkLevel: 16Spark	electric	65	100	20
16	SparkLevel: 16Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
20	RoarLevel: 20Roar	normal	0	0	20
20	RoarLevel: 20Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
24	Volt SwitchLevel: 24Volt Switch	electric	70	100	20
24	Volt SwitchLevel: 24Volt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
28	Scary FaceLevel: 28Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
28	Scary FaceLevel: 28Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
32	Thunder WaveLevel: 32Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
32	Thunder WaveLevel: 32Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
36	CrunchLevel: 36Crunch	dark	80	100	15
36	CrunchLevel: 36Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
40	DischargeLevel: 40Discharge	electric	80	100	15
40	DischargeLevel: 40Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
44	SwaggerLevel: 44Swagger	normal	0	0	15
44	SwaggerLevel: 44Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
48	Wild ChargeLevel: 48Wild Charge	electric	90	100	15
48	Wild ChargeLevel: 48Wild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	65	95	15
Ice FangIce Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	65	95	15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
HowlHowl	normal	0	0	40
HowlHowl	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	0	20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	75	100	15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	0	0	20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
Eerie ImpulseEerie Impulse	electric	0	100	15
Eerie ImpulseEerie Impulse	Exposes the foe to a pulse that sharply cuts Sp. Atk.
Fake TearsFake Tears	dark	0	100	20
Fake TearsFake Tears	Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.