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Luxray

Luxray (Japanese: レントラー, HepburnRentoraa) (LUCKS-ray[1]) is an Electric-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV.

Biology

Physiology

Luxray concept art

Luxray resembles a fully-grown lion with a black and blue coat and a spiked mane. Black fur covers most of its body except the backs of its legs, midsection and some of its face. It has light-blue legs with three yellow rings on the front legs. On its rear is a spiked tuft of fur. Its tail ends in a golden star. It has red scleras and golden irises and pupils.

Behavior

With eyes that glow in the dark, Luxray possesses the innate ability to see through solid surfaces; this allows it to easily track down its lost young or prey as well as detecting danger nearby. But doing so can drain a lot of its energies, thus it spends most of its time sleeping to recharge itself. When their families are threatened, Luxray will attack back ferociously with the powerful Thunder Fang.

One pride can hold as many as half a dozen Luxray, each with varying levels of dominance. The leader Luxray can be either of either gender, with their mates being second-in-command. The remaining Luxray are ranked based on their strength, challenging each other in battle to determine placement. This order determines who eats first at meals, leads the pack during prowls, and other aspects of life as well. Challenging leaders has the highest stakes of them all; losers are exiled from their prides, forced to start new ones on their own. A Luxray's primary job in its pride is to care for offspring and defend the family. They will also occasionally aid in hunts to take down larger foes.

Despite being a Sinnoh Pokémon, a lot of them mostly live in Kalos, especially in Lumiose City. Some also reside in the Isle of Armor.

Gender differences

Males have bigger manes than the females.

Natural abilities

Luxray's sight is so good, they can see through objects as if they have X-Ray vision.

Evolution

Luxray evolves from Luxio as of level 30. Luxray is the final evolution of Shinx.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Luxio None
Platinum Evolve Luxio None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Luxio None
Black and White Evolve Luxio (White only) None
X and Y Evolve Luxio None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Luxio None
Sun and Moon Evolve Luxio None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Far Amp Plains (5F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Mt. Layuda


Pokédex entries

  • Diamond

    It has eyes which can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects.

  • Pearl

    When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall.

  • Platinum

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • HeartGold

    Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger.

  • SoulSilver

    Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger.

  • Black

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • White

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • Black 2

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • White 2

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • X

    When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall.

  • Y

    Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger.

  • Omega Ruby

    When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger.

  • Sword

    Luxray can see through solid objects. It will instantly spot prey trying to hide behind walls, even if the walls are thick.

  • Shield

    Seeing through solid objects uses up a lot of Luxray's electricity, so the Pokémon sleeps for long periods of time to store up energy.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It has eyes that can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects.

  • Shining Pearl

    When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall.

  • Legends: Arceus

    They form packs, each having one male as leader. Legends say that when Luxray's two eyes shimmer with gold, the Pokémon can see through anything.

  • Scarlet

    It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young.

  • Violet

    Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger.


Stats

Stats
HP
80
Attack
120
Defense
79
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
79
Speed
70
Total
523

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Electric Terrain —% 10 Electric Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
5 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
9 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
13 Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical
18 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
23 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
35 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Electric Physical
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
48 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Electric Physical
49 Scary Face 100% 10 Normal Status
56 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special
72 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
80 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Electric Terrain —% 10 Electric Status
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
5 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
9 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
13 Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical
18 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
23 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
28 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
35 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Electric Physical
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
49 Scary Face 100% 10 Normal Status
56 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special
63 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
67 Electric Terrain —% 10 Electric Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Electric Terrain —% 10 Electric Status Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Charge —% 20 Electric Status Clever 1 0 ♥
5 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
9 Charge —% 20 Electric Status Clever 1 0 ♥
13 Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
18 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
23 Roar —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
28 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
35 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
49 Scary Face 100% 10 Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
56 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
63 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
67 Electric Terrain —% 10 Electric Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
5 Leer 100% 30 Normal Status
9 Charge —% 20 Electric Status
13 Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical
18 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
23 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status
28 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
35 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Electric Physical
42 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
49 Scary Face 100% 10 Normal Status
56 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special
63 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DP
1
Tackle 35 95% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Leer 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2
5DP
5
Leer 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2
9DP
9
Charge —% 20 Electric Status Smart 0
13DP
18
Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 3
18DP
13
Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical Cool 2
23DP
23
Roar 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2
28DP
28
Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
35DP
42
Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 2
42DP
35
Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Electric Physical Smart 3
49DP
49
Scary Face 90% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
56DP
56
Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Electric Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Electric Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Luxray can learn, refer to Shinx.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Superpower  120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
Superpower  120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 2
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Male

Female

Male

Female

Battle Animation Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Clemont Luxray

Luxray had a few appearances in The Rise of Darkrai, as one of the Pokémon playing in the garden.

Marble owns a Luxray as her partner. Sadly, it had lost its ability to use electric attacks right after it evolved. Marble's Luxray tried to stop a criminal, but Officer Jenny's Arcanine took care of the criminal when Luxray failed. Marble was about to pet Luxray to calm him down, but Luxray growled at her and ran off. But later, Pikachu used Thunderbolt on Luxray, and it regained its ability to use electric attacks.

The Gym Leader, Volkner has a Luxray that helped restore power. Later on, during Ash's final gym battle, it defeated Pikachu. However, it lost to Infernape after it activated Blaze.

Clemont also owns a Luxray after it evolved from a Luxio.

Manga

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Pearl owns a Luxray.

Trivia

  • Luxray has a very similar color scheme to Lucario.
  • The only part of it that stays the same in Luxray's evolutionary line (besides fur color) is its tail.

Origin

Due to its slightly human-like features on its head (namely its face and ears) and lion-like appearance, Luxray may be based on the Egyptian sphinx. The yellow and blue coloration on its legs could be based on the yellow and blue coloration of the head-dresses pharaohs wore. The star at the end of its tail is a reference to the constellation Leo. Similar to real-life lions, Luxray live together in groups usually led by a single male.

Etymology

Luxray is a combination of lux (Latin for "light") and x-ray. It may also derive from Luxor (a city in Egypt with several sphinx statues, as well as a hotel and casino in Las Vegas (known for its bright city lights and high usage of electricity) with an Egyptian theme, including a sphinx statue in the front) and lynx.

Its Japanese name, Rentorā may come from レントゲン (rentogen, Japanese for "x-ray," from Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of x-rays), Ra (the Egyptian god of the sun), 虎 (tora, Japanese for "tiger"), and rawr (a roaring sound).

Gallery

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 219. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.