Stats & Training
Jellicent's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
Jellicent Weakness
Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Jellicent for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jellicent's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x36-43% Vine Whip 2x27-32% | ||
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x30-38% Mega Drain 2x18-21% Absorb 2x13-16% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x49-58% Thief 2x28-33% Mega Drain 2x24-29% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x63-75% Mega Drain 2x31-38% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x35-42% Leaf Tornado 2x28-33% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x24-29% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x31-38% Razor Leaf 2x24-29% Mega Drain 2x17-21% Absorb 2x10-13% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x39-47% Thief 2x39-47% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x49-58% Thief 2x28-33% Mega Drain 2x23-28% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x65-77% Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x62-74% Giga Drain 2x53-63% Needle Arm 2x49-58% Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x62-74% Bite 2x47-55% Assurance 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x37-44% Thief 2x37-44% Snarl 2x23-27% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x26-31% Mega Drain 2x23-27% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x62-74% Mega Drain 2x29-34% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Needle Arm 2x48-57% Mega Drain 2x29-34% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Liepard builds →Assurance 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% Snarl 2x33-39% Pursuit 2x33-39% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x38-45% Thief 2x38-45% Snarl 2x24-28% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x47-56% Thief 2x25-30% Mega Drain 2x22-26% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x60-71% Mega Drain 2x29-35% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x78-93% Energy Ball 2x58-69% Giga Drain 2x49-58% Needle Arm 2x47-56% | ||
 Deerling NormalGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Deerling builds →Energy Ball 2x29-35% Feint Attack 2x24-29% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x53-63% Giga Drain 2x43-52% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x62-73% Giga Drain 2x51-61% Knock Off 2x38-45% Thief 2x35-42% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x22-26% Feint Attack 2x38-45% Thief 2x38-45% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Thief 2x26-31% Mega Drain 2x23-27% | ||
Deerling NormalGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Deerling builds →Energy Ball 2x30-36% Shadow Ball 2x18-21% Feint Attack 2x24-29% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x52-62% Giga Drain 2x45-53% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x62-74% Giga Drain 2x52-62% Knock Off 2x39-46% Thief 2x35-42% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x22-26% Feint Attack 2x38-45% Thief 2x38-45% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x46-55% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Thief 2x26-31% Mega Drain 2x22-26% | ||
Deerling NormalGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Deerling builds →Solar Beam 2x39-46% Energy Ball 2x30-36% Shadow Ball 2x17-21% Feint Attack 2x24-29% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Donphan's Earthquake hits Jellicent for 36-42%. Mienshao deals 39-46% with Stone Edge.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Forretress builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Donphan builds →Earthquake36-42% Ice Shard5-6% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Mienshao builds →U Turn14-16% Stone Edge39-46% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Swampert builds →Earthquake33-39% Scald13-15% Ice Beam10-11% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Golurk builds →Earthquake49-58% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Jellicent is what Frillish becomes. Breed it for Frillish eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Frillish pushed Jellicent to 480 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jellicent to get Frillish eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Confuse Ray, Constrict and 3 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Jellicent Best Moveset
Timid nature gives Jellicent the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, spread EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it. Recover keeps it topped off between trades.
Best Build
Jellicent best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Jellicent picks up Acid Armor and Confuse Ray only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while Grass and Normal coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jellicent in Black 2 & White 2
Easy grab on Jellicent with high spawn rates across 24 locations in early-game water routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Jellicent in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Jellicent starts with Frillish at Lv. 5-60 via surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FrillishRoute 4White 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 4Black 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 RouteCommonEarlyAnyVirbank CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 CityCommonEarlyAnyVirbank CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 CityCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyUndella BayWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 Water65%MidAnyUndella BayBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 Water65%MidAnyUndella TownWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 City65%MidAnyUndella TownBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 City65%MidAnyRoute 13White 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 13Black 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 RouteCommonMidAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyHumilau CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 CityCommonMidAnyHumilau CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 CityCommonMidAnyRoute 21White 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 21Black 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 RouteCommonMidAnyP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 Building100%LateAnyP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 Building100%LateAnyRoute 17White 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 17Black 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 18White 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 18Black 2Surfing on water Lv.45-60 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Jellicent ✓Route 4White 2Surfing on water Lv.5-20 RouteRareEarlyAnyShaking spotRoute 4Black 2Surfing on water Lv.5-20 RouteRareEarlyAnyShaking spotVirbank CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 CityRareEarlyAnyShaking spotVirbank CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 CityRareEarlyAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 Power-plantRareEarlyAnyShaking spotVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.5-15 Power-plantRareEarlyAnyShaking spotRoute 13White 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 RouteCommonMidAnyShaking spotRoute 13Black 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 RouteCommonMidAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CaveCommonMidAnyShaking spotUndella BayWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 WaterCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotUndella BayBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 WaterCommonMidSpring/summer/autumnShaking spotUndella TownWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CityCommonMidAnyShaking spotUndella TownBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.25-40 CityCommonMidAnyShaking spotRoute 21White 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 RouteCommonMidAnyShaking spotRoute 21Black 2Surfing on water Lv.30-45 RouteCommonMidAnyShaking spotHumilau CityBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.35-45 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotHumilau CityWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.35-45 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 17White 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 17Black 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 18White 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 18Black 2Surfing on water Lv.50-60 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Frillish (Step 1)
Jellicent Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Jellicent looks average on paper at 480 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier support on our tier list. Recover with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric), Breloom (Grass), and Chandelure (Ghost) when using Jellicent. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.
Jellicent gets Water Absorb, Cursed Body, and Damp. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Jellicent is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the support role.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Recover, Will O Wisp, Taunt, and Scald on Jellicent. Recover is the most common pick at 23% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Jellicent has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Jellicent 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 5BWDebut
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 7SM
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