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 stat exp.
It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Jynx Weakness
Jynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x32-39% Fire Punch 2x24-29% Rock Throw 2x77-92% | ||
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x69-82% Ember 2x27-34% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x106-126%KO Fury Cutter 2x56-68% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x94-113%KO Fire Punch 2x67-79% Ember 2x39-46% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x74-88% Bite 2x28-33% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x67-79% Ember 2x28-33% Rollout 2x24-28% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x60-71% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x96-113%KO Iron Tail 2x109-129%KO Fire Punch 2x64-77% Thief 2x36-42% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x88-104%KO Bite 2x28-33% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x64-77% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x37-43% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x57-67% Iron Tail 2x62-73% Flamethrower 2x48-57% Ember 2x22-27% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x92-110%KO Iron Tail 2x105-125%KO Fire Punch 2x62-74% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x55-65% Iron Tail 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x46-55% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x92-110%KO Iron Tail 2x105-125%KO Fire Punch 2x62-74% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 2x55-65% Iron Tail 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x46-55% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x92-110%KO Iron Tail 2x105-125%KO Fire Punch 2x62-74% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
In Gold & Silver, Cloyster can KO Jynx with Explosion (141-166%). Exeggutor threatens a KO with Explosion (141-166%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cloyster builds →Surf33-39% Explosion141-166%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Exeggutor builds →Psychic23-27% Explosion141-166%KO Giga Drain38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Nidoking builds →Earthquake90-106%KO Ice Beam11-13% Thunder27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemMiracleberry Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Gold & Silver Evolution
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. A small partner pool 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Lovely Kiss, Meditate.
Gold & Silver Jynx Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Lovely Kiss
- Psychic
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Jynx learns Blizzard and Dream Eater naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ghost and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jynx in Gold & Silver
Grab Jynx from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Smoochum. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Jynx.
Where To Catch Jynx in Gold & Silver
Smoochum is your first catch on the way to Jynx. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-24 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Smoochum from JynxBreed from Jynx at the Day Care.
Step 2Jynx ✓Ice Path - 1FGoldGrass Lv.20-22 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - 1FSilverGrass Lv.20-22 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B1FSilverGrass Lv.20-22 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B1FGoldGrass Lv.20-22 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B2FGoldGrass Lv.21-23 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B2FSilverGrass Lv.21-23 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B3FGoldGrass Lv.22-24 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - B3FSilverGrass Lv.22-24 Ice10%MidDayIce Path - 1FGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - 1FSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B1FSilverGrass Lv.22 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B1FGoldGrass Lv.22 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B2FGoldGrass Lv.23 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B2FSilverGrass Lv.23 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B3FGoldGrass Lv.24 Ice5%MidMorning/nightIce Path - B3FSilverGrass Lv.24 Ice5%MidMorning/nightor evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)
Jynx Guide
For Gold & Silver, we rate Jynx B-Tier: a solid option in Gold & Silver for the right team. At 455 BST, it fits the pivot role. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 pivot.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Jynx: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Bug, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
In Gold & Silver, Jynx plays as a pivot. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Psychic is the primary attack.
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