Type matchups
Damage Shinx takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Shinx has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 34
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 34
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 263
Shinx has a base stat total of 263, higher than 6% of Pokémon. With Attack (65) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 34 Defense and 34 Sp. Def it is frail.
Shinx can have the abilities Rivalry, Intimidate and Guts.
How to beat Shinx
Shinx takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Shinx's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Shinx's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Shinx's Electric moves.
Evolution
Shinx is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Shinx → Luxio → Luxray) and evolves into Luxio.
Best counters to Shinx
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shinx weak to?
As an Electric type, Shinx takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Shinx resistant to?
Shinx resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Shinx?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Shinx with super-effective attacks.