Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Jangmo-o's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Scaly Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Defense EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It expresses its feelings by smacking its scales. Metallic sounds echo through the tall mountains where Jangmo-o lives.
They live in mountains where no trace of humans can be detected. Jangmo-o grow little by little as they battle one another.
Jangmo-o Weakness
Type-wise, Jangmo O takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. The Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x208-245%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x176-208%KO Draining Kiss 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x113-133%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x83-98% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x136-160%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x99-118%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x83-98% | ||
 Comfey Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Comfey builds →Play Rough 2x74-88% Dazzling Gleam 2x121-143%KO Draining Kiss 2x76-90% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Garchomp can KO Jangmo O with Earthquake (101-119%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 115-135%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Garchomp builds →Earthquake101-119%KO Stone Edge67-79% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Weavile builds →Knock Off93-110%KO Ice Shard 2x115-135%KO Pursuit57-68% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Kyurem builds →Glaciate 2x173-204%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Jangmo O kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Hakamo O all the way to Kommo O. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jangmo-o to get Jangmo O eggs using 57 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Breath, Reversal.
Sun & Moon Jangmo-o Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Counter and Dragon Breath give Jangmo O options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Jangmo-o Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Jangmo-o in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Jangmo-o in Sun & Moon
Jangmo-o Guide
Jangmo-o evolves into Hakamo O at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Sun & Moon, Jangmo-o at 300 BST is a stepping stone. Evolve it when you can for a real stat jump.
Jangmo-o is catchable in Sun & Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 3 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Jangmo O has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Jangmo O has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves