Shinx Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shinx in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 51 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohShinx Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
Shakes its body to generate electricity. Its stature belies its aggression—one must be patient to tame this Pokémon.
Pokemon Platinum Shinx Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Shinx Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shinx via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Charge | electric | Lv. 9 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 13 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 17 |
| Roar | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | Lv. 29 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 33 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 41 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Shinx Locations
Shinx can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Valley Windworks Area, Sinnoh Route 202 Area, and Sinnoh Route 203 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 203 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm no).
Valley Windworks Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 10Swarm no20%Frequent
Sinnoh Route 202 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 3Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Radar off10%Uncommon
Sinnoh Route 203 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 4Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 55%Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
2 encounters- walkLv. 410%Uncommon
- walkLv. 55%Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
2 encounters- walkLv. 9Radar off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 105%Rare