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.
They learn to fight by smashing their head scales together. The dueling strengthens both their skills and their spirits.
Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that’s become as hard as metal.
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 |
 Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x61-72% Fairy Wind 2x52-61% | ||
 Milcery Fairy | D | |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x56-67% Disarming Voice 2x46-56% | ||
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 2x56-67% Icy Wind 2x74-89% | ||
 Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Snorunt builds →Powder Snow 2x46-56% Ice Shard 2x37-44% | ||
 Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x60-71% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
 Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x56-67% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x56-67% Fairy Wind 2x44-52% | ||
Milcery Fairy | D | |
Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x52-62% Disarming Voice 2x40-48% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x62-74% Fairy Wind 2x51-61% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x58-70% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x55-65% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
Milcery Fairy | D | |
Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x51-61% Disarming Voice 2x41-48% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x85-101%KO Fairy Wind 2x69-81% | ||
 Togetic Fairy | C | |
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Spritzee builds →Moonblast 2x115-135%KO Draining Kiss 2x63-74% Fairy Wind 2x51-61% | ||
Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Swirlix builds →Play Rough 2x71-84% Draining Kiss 2x60-71% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x85-100%KO Fairy Wind 2x68-81% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Togetic builds →Draining Kiss 2x76-90% Fairy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x131-155%KO Draining Kiss 2x82-97% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x57-68% Fairy Wind 2x46-55% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x82-97% Fairy Wind 2x67-79% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Togetic builds →Draining Kiss 2x72-85% Fairy Wind 2x60-71% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x125-147%KO Draining Kiss 2x79-94% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x55-65% Fairy Wind 2x44-53% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Ribombee builds →Draining Kiss 2x83-98% Fairy Wind 2x66-79% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Togetic builds →Draining Kiss 2x74-87% Fairy Wind 2x59-70% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x123-146%KO Draining Kiss 2x79-93% | ||
 Morgrem DarkFairy | D | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x180-212%KO Draining Kiss 2x114-134%KO Disarming Voice 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Togekiss builds →Draining Kiss 2x103-122%KO Fairy Wind 2x83-98% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x197-233%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x166-197%KO Icy Wind 2x76-90% Draining Kiss 2x105-124%KO | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x141-166%KO Spirit Break 2x116-137%KO Draining Kiss 2x85-101%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult can KO Jangmo O with Draco Meteor (430-506%). Hatterene threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (242-284%). Dragonite deals 75-89% with Earthquake.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor 2x430-506%KO U Turn32-39% Shadow Ball132-156%KO Flamethrower49-58% | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x242-284%KO Psychic135-160%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Dragonite builds →Earthquake75-89% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jangmo O View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake131-154%KO Ice Shard 2x106-125%KO Knock Off57-68% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Kyurem builds →
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Sword & Shield 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 63 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Breath, Focus Punch.
Sword & Shield Jangmo-o Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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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 Outrage and Dragon Pulse. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Jangmo-o Locations
4 encounter spots for Jangmo-o at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Jangmo-o in Sword & Shield
You can find Jangmo-o through 4 walking encounters at Lv. 16-52. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Jangmo-o Guide
Jangmo-o evolves into Hakamo O at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Sword & Shield, Jangmo-o at 300 BST is a stepping stone. Evolve it when you can for a real stat jump.
Jangmo-o is catchable in Sword & Shield. 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