Stats & Training
Special and Speed carry most of Jynx's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Special stat exp. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Jynx Weakness
Jynx is weak to Fire and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Jynx's special bulk (base 95 Special) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
In Yellow, Exeggutor can KO Jynx with Explosion (141-166%). Golem's Explosion also KOs at 172-202%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Exeggutor builds →Psychic23-27% Explosion141-166%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Jynx builds →Blizzard26-30% Psychic21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Golem builds →Earthquake103-122%KO Explosion172-202%KO Rock Slide 2x156-184%KO Body Slam58-69% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Hypno builds →Psychic14-17% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Venusaur builds →Body Slam42-50% | ||
Yellow Evolution
Jynx is the evolved form of Smoochum, reached at level 30. A Ice/Psychic type at 435 stats that still can't breed. Special grew the most through evolution (+30 over Smoochum), and Jynx peaks at 435 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Jynx Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Lovely Kiss
- Blizzard
- Psychic
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Jynx learns Blizzard and Ice Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ghost and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jynx in Yellow
Jynx doesn't appear in Yellow. Transfer it from Red, Gold, or Black to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Jynx Guide
In Yellow, Jynx's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire) and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Yellow, Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. Jynx is the fully evolved form. It sits at 435 BST in its evolved form.
In Yellow, Jynx can work for a story run. 435 BST is average, but Ice/Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Yellow, we rate Jynx A-Tier: a strong pick in Yellow's competitive scene. At 435 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Lovely Kiss anchors the moveset.
Jynx's best stat is Sp. Atk at base 95. Ice/Psychic gives decent defensive coverage with 3 resistances.
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