Shinx
Electric-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Luxio for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage 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
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
Raids
- Status
- Shinx is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shinx
How to get Shinx
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shinx arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- 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 |
Shinx in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London | 10 Nov 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
Is Shinx good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shinx has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 9.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0403_POKEMON_SHINX
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shinx in Pokemon GO?
Shinx's best moveset is Tackle with Thunderbolt. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Shinx's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shinx takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Shinx's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shinx reaches 990 CP at level 50 and 876 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Shinx?
A 15/15/15 Shinx shows 500 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 625 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 375 CP.
How do you get Shinx in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).
Can Shinx be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Shinx is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).