コリンク

Printed language: Japanese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): ウルトラムーン
Rarity (source): Common
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Source reference: SM5M-018

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.

Sources for this background

Pokédex — background source

Card details

HP: 60
Type (source): Lightning
Stage (source): Basic
Pokédex number: 403
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Fighting x2
Resistance (source): Metal -20

Printed card text — Japanese

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

危険を感じると全身の体毛が光る。相手が目をくらませているあいだに逃げる。

Attacks

じゅうでん

Cost: Colorless

自分の山札にある[雷]エネルギーを1枚、このポケモンにつける。そして山札を切る。

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