Shadow Shinx Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Shadow Shinx Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Shinx can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Shinx level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Tackle
Discharge
4.48
13.4
3350.2s
2.44
2
Tackle
Thunderbolt
4.48
13.4
3350.2s
2.44
3
Tackle
Swift
4.48
13.4
3350.2s
2.44
4
Spark
Discharge
4.34
12.9
3457.6s
2.36
5
Spark
Thunderbolt
4.34
12.9
3457.6s
2.36
6
Spark
Swift
4.34
12.9
3457.6s
2.36

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Shadow Shinx PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Shadow Shinx can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Shadow Shinx Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Shinx can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Electric- and Normal-type damage. Spark matches Shadow Shinx's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Spark

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Tackle

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Spark
4
6
0.5s
8
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Spark	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Shadow Shinx Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Shinx can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Electric- and Normal-type damage. Discharge and Thunderbolt match Shadow Shinx's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Discharge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.1s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.38

Archetype

Swift

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.2s – 2.8s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Thunderbolt

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Discharge
65
-33
2.5s
26
Swift
65
-50
3.0s
21.67
Thunderbolt
80
-50
2.5s
32

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Discharge	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Swift	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Thunderbolt	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Shinx carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Shinx's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Tackle and Discharge make up Shadow Shinx's best raid moveset, dealing 4.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Shinx for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Shadow Shinx learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Shinx can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Shinx's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Shinx costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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