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Shinx
#12/111 in Arceus, Rare, 50 HP, Lightning, illustrated by sui.
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Collector Notes
Shinx
Shinx appears in the English print of Arceus, released on November 4, 2009. Shinx is a rare rarity and 50 HP. The Arceus set contains 111 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by sui.
Collector Insights
Shinx is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy. It possesses the Poké-Body ability Star Barrier, which eliminates Weakness as long as it has attached Energy. The card’s attack, Payback, costs one Lightning Energy and deals 10+ damage, with an additional 30 damage if the opponent has only one Prize card remaining. Shinx resists Metal-type attacks by 20 and is weak to Fighting-type attacks with a +10 value. The flavor text describes its ability to generate electricity through muscle contractions and glow when in distress. It was released in the Platinum series as part of the Arceus set on November 4, 2009. The card is numbered 12 and classified as Rare, with artwork by artist sui.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
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