Shinx Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shinx in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohShinx Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Shinx Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Shinx Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shinx via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| thunder shock | — | Lv. 4 |
| charge | — | Lv. 8 |
| bite | — | Lv. 12 |
| spark | — | Lv. 16 |
| roar | — | Lv. 20 |
| volt switch | — | Lv. 24 |
| scary face | — | Lv. 28 |
| thunder wave | — | Lv. 32 |
| crunch | — | Lv. 36 |
| discharge | — | Lv. 40 |
| swagger | — | Lv. 44 |
| wild charge | — | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Shinx Locations
Shinx can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 202, Sinnoh Route 203, and Sinnoh Route 204. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 202, where you'll find it between Lv. 3 and 4 by grass with a 30% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 202
1 encounter- grassLv. 3-430%30%30%
Sinnoh Route 203
1 encounter- grassLv. 4-525%25%25%
Sinnoh Route 204
2 encounters- grassLv. 4-515%15%15%South
- grassLv. 6-715%15%15%North
Fuego Ironworks
1 encounter- grassLv. 2810%10%10%
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersBase EncountersVaries
Spacious Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersBase EncountersVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersBase EncountersVaries
Whiteout Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersBase EncountersVaries