Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Jynx's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
Jynx Weakness
Jynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jynx's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x231-272%KO Iron Head 2x186-219%KO Flash Cannon 2x76-90% Crunch 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x239-281%KO Flamethrower 2x65-77% Darkest Lariat 2x169-199%KO Throat Chop 2x160-189%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x85-101%KO Mirror Shot 2x71-84% Magnet Bomb 2x81-96% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x176-208%KO Night Daze 2x85-101%KO U-turn 2x87-103%KO Night Slash 2x131-154%KO | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x44-51% Feint Attack 2x76-90% Thief 2x76-90% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Jynx with Stone Edge (140-165%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (207-244%). Chandelure's Flamethrower also KOs at 123-145%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cobalion builds →Close Combat125-148%KO Stone Edge 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb56-67% Fire Blast 2x207-244%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x123-145%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor79-93% Dark Pulse 2x99-116%KO U Turn 2x77-92% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain32-38% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+30 over Smoochum), and Jynx peaks at 455 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jynx to get Smoochum eggs (with patience) using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Fake Out, Ice Punch and 5 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Jynx Best Moveset
For a special attacker, Jynx wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Iciumz. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Dryskin contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Jynx best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Lovely Kiss
- Psyshock
- Magic Coat
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Jynx gets Captivate and Fake Out exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Dream Eater.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Jynx in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A handful of locations for Jynx with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Jynx in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Jynx, start by catching Smoochum through gift and walking encounters at Lv. 9-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SmoochumSeaward CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 Cave30%EarlySeaward CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Cave30%Early
Step 2Jynx ✓Seaward CaveUltra SunGrass Lv.9-12 CaveEarlySOS from SmoochumSeaward CaveUltra MoonGrass Lv.9-12 CaveEarlySOS from SmoochumPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-273%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-273%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Postor evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)
Jynx Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Lovely Kiss with Iciumz is the standard set.
Dry Skin is what you want on Jynx. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Oblivious, Forewarn) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Jynx worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Jynx is a special attacker with base 115 Sp. Atk. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Lovely Kiss, Psyshock, Magiccoat, and Ice Beam. Lovely Kiss leads at 21% usage. Psyshock provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Jynx has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 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