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Shinx - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Shinx

Shinx in Other Pokemon Games
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Shinx is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Shinx and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Shinx learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Shinx.

All Shinx Pages
Shinx	What Did Shinx's Ears Look Like? Request

Hisui Pokedex
Staraptor (#14)	Shinx (#15)	Luxio (#16)

List of Contents

How to Get Shinx and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

How to Get Shinx

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Map Locations

Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Shinx Appears

Shinx Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Aspiration Hill Oreburrow Tunnel Floaro Gardens
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Not Found Here
Coronet Highlands	Sonorous Path
Alabaster Icelands	Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Shinx Appears

Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Obsidian Fieldlands
Coronet Highlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Shinx Evolution

Evolution Line
Shinx	Lv. 15 →	Luxio	Lv. 30 →	Luxray

Research Tasks for Shinx

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number defeated	1/2/4/10/15
	Number you've defeated with Ground-type moves	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use Quick Attack	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Bite	1/3/6/12/25
	Number of its forms you've registered	2
	Number you've evolved	1/2/3

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Shinx's Research Tasks Fast

Catch six, then use Quick Attack two times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Shinx Type and Basic Info

Shinx - Basic Info

Category	Flash Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	20.9 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Cheri Berry

Shinx Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Shinx

Shinx Base Stats

HP	45
Atk	65
Def	34
Sp. Atk	40
Sp. Def	34
Speed	45
Total Base Stats	263

Shinx Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (9)	Quick Attack	40	100	20
5 (14)	Thunder Shock	40	100	25
9 (18)	Bite	60	100	20
15 (25)	Thunder Fang	65	95	15
21 (31)	Thunder Wave	0	90	20
29 (40)	Crunch	80	100	10
37 (48)	Wild Charge	85	100	10
47 (59)	Thunder	100	75	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Fire Fang	65	95	15
Thunder Fang	65	95	15
Ice Fang	65	95	15
Swift	60	-	20
Rest	0	-	10
Baby-Doll Eyes	0	100	20
Iron Tail	100	75	5
Charge Beam	50	90	15
Snarl	60	100	15
Wild Charge	85	100	10
Play Rough	85	90	10
Thunderbolt	80	100	10

Shinx Pokedex Number

All Shinx Pages
Shinx	What Did Shinx's Ears Look Like? Request

Hisui Pokedex
Staraptor (#14)	Shinx (#15)	Luxio (#16)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Shinx in Other Pokemon Games

Shinx in Other Pokemon Games
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Gen 5	Gen 6	Gen 7	Gen 8

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Types
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Electric	Fairy	Fighting
Fire	Flying	Ghost
Grass	Ground	Ice
Normal	Poison	Psychic
Rock	Steel	Water

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