Shadow Shinx
Electric-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 309.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Shinx takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 309
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 500 CP
Shadow Shinx moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Swift | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Spark builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Shinx
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Shinx knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 19 | 757 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 819 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 469 | 513 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 584 | 638 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 469 | 513 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 355 | 388 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 469 | 513 |
Is Shadow Shinx good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Shinx has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (64 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 38 |
| Lv 3 | 65 |
| Lv 4 | 91 |
| Lv 5 | 118 |
| Lv 6 | 144 |
| Lv 7 | 171 |
| Lv 8 | 197 |
| Lv 9 | 223 |
| Lv 10 | 250 |
| Lv 11 | 275 |
| Lv 12 | 300 |
| Lv 13 | 325 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 350 |
| Lv 15 | 375 |
| Lv 16 | 400 |
| Lv 17 | 425 |
| Lv 18 | 450 |
| Lv 19 | 475 |
| Lv 20 | 500 |
| Lv 21 | 525 |
| Lv 22 | 550 |
| Lv 23 | 575 |
| Lv 24 | 600 |
| Lv 25 | 625 |
| Lv 26 | 650 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 676 |
| Lv 28 | 701 |
| Lv 29 | 726 |
| Lv 30 | 751 |
| Lv 31 | 763 |
| Lv 32 | 776 |
| Lv 33 | 788 |
| Lv 34 | 801 |
| Lv 35 | 813 |
| Lv 36 | 826 |
| Lv 37 | 838 |
| Lv 38 | 851 |
| Lv 39 | 863 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 876 |
| Lv 41 | 887 |
| Lv 42 | 898 |
| Lv 43 | 909 |
| Lv 44 | 921 |
| Lv 45 | 932 |
| Lv 46 | 944 |
| Lv 47 | 955 |
| Lv 48 | 967 |
| Lv 49 | 978 |
| Lv 50 | 990 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0403
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0403_POKEMON_SHINX_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Shinx in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shinx's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Shinx's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shinx takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Shinx's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shinx reaches 990 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 876 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Shinx?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Shinx shows 500 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 625 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Shinx in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Shinx spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Shinx be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Shinx depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.