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Shinx

Legends Awakened / #118/146

Shinx

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Legends Awakened
Rarity (source)
Common
Illustrator
Masakazu Fukuda
Source reference
dp6-118

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

When Shinx senses danger, its fur can light up and dazzle an opponent, giving it time to escape. Electricity comes from contractions of its muscles, so physical agitation can signal a substantial charge. Its small size tells only part of the encounter: the subtlest movements may be preparing a sudden burst of light.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Shinx’s light is also used to communicate. Pokémon Shield describes signals sent to its own kind by moving the glowing tip of its tail. Electricity therefore contributes to exchanges within the group, beyond its use in escaping danger.

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Card details

HP
50
Type (source)
Lightning
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
403
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting +10
Resistance (source)
Metal -20

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.

Attacks

Recharge

Cost: Colorless

Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Shinx. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Double Kick

Cost: Lightning · Colorless

Damage: 20x

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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