Jynx is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and a final stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 455.

Jynx

Jynx

ice type psychic type

Abilities

Oblivious

Prevents attraction.

Forewarn

Determines what moves the foe has.

Dry Skin

Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.

Hidden Ability

Base Stats

Total: 455
EV Yield: 2 Sp. Atk
HP: 65
Attack: 50
Defense: 35
Sp. Atk: 115
Sp. Def: 95
Speed: 95

Jynx's Weaknesses and Resistances

Evolution Chain

Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30.

#0238 Smoochum Smoochum ice typepsychic type
Lvl. upat level 30
#0124 Jynx Jynx ice typepsychic type

Jynx Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage

Using Jynx in a Playthrough

The Smoochum line develops into Jynx, a fast special Ice/Psychic attacker with excellent offensive typing for several important story matchups. Jynx's high Special Attack and Speed let it remove many Grass-, Poison-, Fighting-, Flying-, Ground-, and Dragon-type opponents before they retaliate, while Lovely Kiss can disable targets that cannot be safely knocked out. Its extremely low physical Defense is the central weakness, making unexpected physical priority or coverage potentially lethal. Smoochum itself is frail and generally something to evolve quickly at level 30.

Jynx in Competitive Pokémon

Jynx has historically functioned as a fast special attacker and sleep user. Lovely Kiss can create a setup or attacking opportunity, while strong Ice/Psychic STAB and options such as Nasty Plot, Substitute, or Dry Skin in applicable generations provide offensive and defensive flexibility. Its physical fragility, Stealth Rock weakness, and competition from stronger Ice- and Psychic-types have usually confined it to lower tiers, but reliable access to sleep gives it a niche even when its raw stats are outclassed.

Jynx in Nuzlockes

Jynx can be extremely effective in planned Nuzlocke boss fights because its Speed, Ice STAB, Psychic STAB, and sleep access line up well against several common late-game threats, including Dragon- and Poison-based teams. That offensive safety disappears quickly if Jynx is struck by a strong physical move, so it rewards exact matchup knowledge more than blind switching. In Kanto it arrives relatively late but can still contribute heavily to the Elite Four. Smoochum's much weaker stats make the line significantly riskier before evolution.

Learnsets

15 moves · Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

Level Up — Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

1 Pound normal type 40 100 physical move
1 Lick ghost type 30 100 physical move
1 Powder Snow ice type 40 100 special move
1 Sweet Kiss fairy type --- 75 status move
1 Copycat normal type --- --- status move
12 Confusion psychic type 50 100 special move
16 Covet normal type 60 100 physical move
20 Sing normal type --- 55 status move
24 Fake Tears dark type --- 100 status move
28 Ice Punch ice type 75 100 physical move
34 Psychic psychic type 90 100 special move
40 Lovely Kiss normal type --- 75 status move
46 Mean Look normal type --- --- status move
52 Perish Song normal type --- --- status move
58 Blizzard ice type 110 70 special move

Pokédex Entries

17 entries
Red / Blue / Leafgreen

It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.

Yellow / Lets Go Pikachu / Lets Go Eevee

Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

Gold

It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.

Silver

It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.

Crystal

It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.

Ruby / Sapphire

JYNX walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.

Emerald

A JYNX sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.

Firered / Y

It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.

Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / White / Black 2 / White 2

Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.

Heartgold

It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.

Soulsilver

It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.

X

It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.

Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire

Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.

Ultra Sun

It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.

Ultra Moon

Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.

Sword

In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.

Shield

The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.

Where To Find Jynx

8 locations
Poké Pelago · AlolaGift · version details vary

Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated

Ultra Moon max 2%
Gift · Lv. 49–55 · 2%
Ultra Sun max 2%
Gift · Lv. 49–55 · 2%

Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached

Ultra Moon max 3%
Gift · Lv. 37–43 · 3%
Ultra Sun max 3%
Gift · Lv. 37–43 · 3%

Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Ultra Moon max 3%
Gift · Lv. 21–27 · 3%
Ultra Sun max 3%
Gift · Lv. 21–27 · 3%
Seaward Cave · AlolaSOS Encounter · version details vary

Seaward Cave Area

Ultra Moon max 15%
SOS Encounter · Lv. 9–12 · 15%
Ultra Sun max 15%
SOS Encounter · Lv. 9–12 · 15%
Ice Path · JohtoWalking · version details vary

Ice Path (1F)

Gold max 20%
Walking · Lv. 20 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 20 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Night
HeartGold max 10%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4%Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1%Walking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Day
Silver max 20%
Walking · Lv. 20 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 20 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Night
SoulSilver max 10%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4%Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1%Walking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Day

Ice Path (B1F)

Crystal max 2%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Morning
Gold max 20%
Walking · Lv. 20 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 20 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Night
HeartGold max 10%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4%Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1%Walking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Day
Silver max 20%
Walking · Lv. 20 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 20 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Night
SoulSilver max 10%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4%Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1%Walking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time Day

Ice Path (B2F)

Crystal max 10%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time Morning
Gold max 20%
Walking · Lv. 21 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 21 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Night
HeartGold max 10%
Walking · Lv. 23 · 4%Walking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 1%Walking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Day
Silver max 20%
Walking · Lv. 21 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 21 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Night
SoulSilver max 10%
Walking · Lv. 23 · 4%Walking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 1%Walking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Day

Ice Path (B3F)

Crystal max 20%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 5% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 26 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 26 · 1% · Time Morning
Gold max 20%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time Night
HeartGold max 10%
Walking · Lv. 23 · 4%Walking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 1%Walking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Day
Silver max 20%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 22 · 1% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 5% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 4% · Time NightWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time MorningWalking · Lv. 24 · 1% · Time Night
SoulSilver max 10%
Walking · Lv. 23 · 4%Walking · Lv. 23 · 4% · Time DayWalking · Lv. 23 · 1%Walking · Lv. 23 · 1% · Time Day
Frost Cavern · KalosWalking · version details vary

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)

X max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%
Y max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%

Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)

X max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%
Y max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%

Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)

X max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%
Y max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%

Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)

X max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%
Y max 20%
Walking · Lv. 39 · 10%Walking · Lv. 40 · 10%
Cerulean City · KantoNpc Trade · version details vary

Cerulean City

Blue max 100%
Npc Trade · Lv. 23–100 · 100% · Trade Poliwhirl
Red max 100%
Npc Trade · Lv. 23–100 · 100% · Trade Poliwhirl
Seafoam Islands · KantoOverworld, Walking · version details vary

Seafoam Islands (1F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands (B1F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands (B2F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands (B3F)

Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands (B4F)

HeartGold max 12%
Walking · Lv. 38 · 10% · Radio OffWalking · Lv. 40 · 1%
Lets Go Eevee max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
Lets Go Pikachu max 100%
Overworld · Lv. 39–44 · 100%
SoulSilver max 12%
Walking · Lv. 38 · 10% · Radio OffWalking · Lv. 40 · 1%
Snowpoint Temple · SinnohWalking · version details vary

Snowpoint Temple (B1F)

Platinum max 10%
Walking · Lv. 47 · 5%Walking · Lv. 49 · 4%Walking · Lv. 49 · 1%

Snowpoint Temple (B2F)

Platinum max 10%
Walking · Lv. 48 · 5%Walking · Lv. 50 · 4%Walking · Lv. 50 · 1%

Snowpoint Temple (B3F)

Platinum max 10%
Walking · Lv. 48 · 5%Walking · Lv. 50 · 4%Walking · Lv. 50 · 1%

Snowpoint Temple (B4F)

Platinum max 10%
Walking · Lv. 49 · 5%Walking · Lv. 51 · 4%Walking · Lv. 51 · 1%

Snowpoint Temple (B5F)

Platinum max 10%
Walking · Lv. 49 · 5%Walking · Lv. 51 · 4%Walking · Lv. 51 · 1%
Giant Chasm · UnovaWalking · version details vary

Giant Chasm

Black max 10%
Walking · Lv. 48 · 5%Walking · Lv. 50 · 4%Walking · Lv. 50 · 1%
White max 10%
Walking · Lv. 48 · 5%Walking · Lv. 50 · 4%Walking · Lv. 50 · 1%

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

Black max 10%
Walking · Lv. 58 · 5%Walking · Lv. 60 · 4%Walking · Lv. 60 · 1%
White max 10%
Walking · Lv. 58 · 5%Walking · Lv. 60 · 4%Walking · Lv. 60 · 1%

Held Items

1 items
Aspear Berry
  • Ruby: 100% chance
  • Sapphire: 100% chance
  • Emerald: 100% chance
  • Diamond: 100% chance
  • Pearl: 100% chance
  • Platinum: 100% chance
  • Heartgold: 100% chance
  • Soulsilver: 100% chance
  • Black: 100% chance
  • White: 100% chance
  • Black 2: 100% chance
  • White 2: 100% chance

Additional Images

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Jynx Biology and Behavior

Jynx communicates primarily through rhythmic, dance-like movements and also possesses a complex vocal language that sounds similar to human speech but has not been deciphered. Its movements can cause nearby people to begin dancing along involuntarily. Regional material also describes especially precise dancing and beautiful voices in some populations, and parts of Galar have historically feared or revered Jynx as the 'Queen of Ice.'

Jynx Biological Data

National Pokédex
#124
Species
Human Shape Pokémon
Height
4' 7" (1.4 m)
Weight
89.5 lbs (40.6 kg)
Habitat
Urban
Color
Red
Body Style
Humanoid
Gender
100% female / 0% male

Misc

Catch Rate: 45

Base Experience: 159 Exp

Hatch Counter: 25

Jynx Size Comparison: BETA

Jynx is listed at 4' 7" (1.4 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.

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Professor Oak
How is visual size determined?

Pokédex height is treated as the official listed measurement, but the chart uses pose-aware visual scaling so each sprite looks reasonable in a direct comparison.

For long or coiled Pokémon, the listed height may represent total body length rather than upright height. For Pokémon with floppy ears, leaves, feathers, antennae, wings, or other flexible features, the chart usually measures to the top of the solid, substantial part of the head or body instead of the tallest decorative feature.

The goal is not to replace the official height, but to make the artwork compare naturally at the size it appears to occupy.