Shinx Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shinx in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 53 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarShinx Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Pokemon Sword Shinx Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Shinx Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shinx via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 4 |
| Charge | electric | Lv. 8 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 12 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 16 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Volt Switch | electric | Lv. 24 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 32 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 36 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 40 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 44 |
| Wild Charge | electric | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Shinx Locations
Shinx can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, and Training Lowlands. The most reliable spawn is at Potbottom Desert, where you'll find it between Lv. 19 and 24 by sand with a 20% encounter rate.
Challenge Beach
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 13-18Hidden encounters15%15%
- grassLv. 10-15Visible encounters20%20%
Challenge Road
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 19-24Hidden encounters15%15%
- grassLv. 16-21Visible encounters20%20%
Training Lowlands
Isle Of Armor2 encounters- grassLv. 16-21Hidden encounters15%15%
- grassLv. 13-18Visible encounters20%20%
Potbottom Desert
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- sandLv. 19-24Visible encounters20%