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Luxray(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name from Generation IV. It is an Electric type that evolves from Luxio starting at level 30.
Physiology & Behavior[]
Luxray is a quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a fully-grown lion. While its face, hind legs, torso, and the back of its front legs are blue, much of its body is covered with shaggy, black fur. The fur is longer around the shoulders and the base of the tail, and forms a mane on its head. The mane is larger on the male than on the female. It has yellow eyes with red sclerae, a blunt muzzle, and rounded ears with yellow insides. There are three yellow, half rings on the back of each foreleg. Its long, thin tail is tipped with a yellow four-pointed star.
Luxray has powerful eyesight that is capable of seeing through most objects and walls, like X-ray vision. It uses this ability for hunting and keeping track of its offspring. However, this ability requires a lot of electricity to use. As a result, Luxray needs to sleep for long periods of time in order to store up more energy. Luxray live in packs, each having one male to lead them.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Luxray is the signature Pokémon of Volkner, the Gym Leader of Sunnyshore City. In Pokémon Platinum, it was replaced by Electivire.
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Luxray and the Luxio Tribe are the bosses of Amp Plains. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, they are replaced by Manectric and the Electrike tribe.
Detective Pikachu Returns: Luxray is one of the Pokémon that Detective Pikachu can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his ability to see through walls to help Pikachu out during stealth sections and in locating hidden things.
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
Luxray resembles an adult lynx or male lion. Much like Luxray, lynxes in mythology were believed to have supernatural eyesight, capable of seeing through solid objects. Luxray's vision is also similar to a modern radiograph or "X-ray machine", explaining the basis for its name and Electric typing.
Luxray's appearance may have also been inspired by the mythical sphinx, as its short face, human-like ears, and cat-like appearance are similar. Its long-shoulder fur may be based loosely on the wings of Greek sphinxes. In addition, it may have been inspired by the constellations Lynx or Leo, due to Luxray's cat-like appearance and the fact that it and its pre-evolved forms bear a signature star shape on the end of their tails. Additionally, the Lynx constellation got its name from the fact that only the lynx-eyed, that is people with very good sight, could see it, alluding to supernatural sight of lynxes. Furthermore, its Japanese name suggests at least some minor influence from tigers.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It has eyes which can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects. |
| Pokémon Pearl | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Pokémon White | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Pokémon Y | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey--even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Luxray can see through solid objects. It will instantly spot prey trying to hide behind walls, even if the walls are thick. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It has eyes that can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | When its eyes gleam gold, it can spot hiding prey—even those taking shelter behind a wall. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It can see clearly through walls to track down its prey and seek its lost young. |
| Pokémon Violet | Luxray's ability to see through objects comes in handy when it's scouting for danger. |
Game locations[]
In the main games, Luxray is only obtainable by evolving Luxio.
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Pokémon Shield | Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Crimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions Coronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout, Sonorous Path, Sacred Plaza (additional), Cloudcap Pass, massive mass outbreaks |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | North Province: Area Two Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods |
| Pokémon Violet | North Province: Area Two Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Attack | 95 |
| Sp. Defense | 79 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 523 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Luxray is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 523.