In Sword & Shield, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Ice Beam with Assault Vest is the standard set.

What is Jynx weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Jynx's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Pinsir (Bug), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Jynx?

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.

What role does Jynx play in battle?

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.

What are the best moves for Jynx?

For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Energy Ball. Ice Beam leads at 25% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.

Jynx - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

CTier

95Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack50

Defense35

Sp. Atk115

Sp. Def95

Speed95

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.4 m

Weight40.6 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

Forewarn

Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.

Dry SkinHATop Pick

Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Dry Skin grants Water immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.

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.

Jynx Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice, Psychic

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score-10

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Bug Rock Ghost Dark Steel

½xResist

Ice Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Water

STAB (6)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon Fighting Poison

How to Beat Jynx in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Crawdaunt WaterDark	B
Available Moves Moves CrunchLv. 46 Rock SlideTM22 Night SlashLv. 28 Knock OffLv. 16 Damage vs Jynx Crunch 2x 164-193%KO Rock Slide 2x 103-121%KO Night Slash 2x 143-169%KO Knock Off 2x 134-158%KO View Crawdaunt builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 40 Shadow ClawTM65 AssuranceTM58 Rock TombTM48 Damage vs Jynx Night Slash 2x 109-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x 73-86% Assurance 2x 94-111%KO Rock Tomb 2x 63-74% View Pawniard builds →
Obstagoon DarkNormal	C
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 1 Shadow ClawTM65 AssuranceTM58 SnarlTM85 Damage vs Jynx Night Slash 2x 113-133%KO Shadow Claw 2x 76-89% Assurance 2x 98-116%KO Snarl 2x 33-40% View Obstagoon builds →
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy	C
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Dark PulseLv. 35 Sucker PunchLv. 24 Shadow ClawTM65 Damage vs Jynx False Surrender 2x 164-193%KO Dark Pulse 2x 66-78% Sucker Punch 2x 143-169%KO Shadow Claw 2x 96-113%KO View Grimmsnarl builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Rock SlideTM22 Rock TombTM48 Brutal SwingTM97 Damage vs Jynx Iron Head 2x 176-207%KO Rock Slide 2x 109-129%KO Rock Tomb 2x 88-104%KO Brutal Swing 2x 88-104%KO View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield 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

2 Forms

#238Smoochum

Level 30

#124Jynx

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Smoochum

IcePsychic

Jynx

IcePsychic

65+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

35+20

SP.ATK

115+30

SP.DEF

95+30

SPE

95+30

BST

305D-Tier

455C-Tier+150

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Challenging

Breed with Jynx to get Smoochum eggs (with patience) using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group.

Egg Groups

Humanshape

Gender

♀100.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Jynx Best Moveset

Dryskin helps Jynx stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Psychic as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Dry Skin

Item

Assault VestBULK

Best Nature for Jynx

Timid+SPE

Jynx best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset

Ice BeamSTAB
PsychicSTAB
Shadow Ball
Energy Ball

Recommended Teammates

GastrodonExcellent

GoodraExcellent

JolteonExcellent

Moves

TMs carry this one. Jynx learns Future Sight and Blizzard 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

Lv 1

Copycat

C——20Normal

Lv 1

Lick

—3010030Ghost

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Powder Snow

—4010025Ice

Lv 1

Sweet Kiss

D—7510Fairy

Lv 12

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 16

Covet

D6010025Normal

Lv 20

Sing

D—5515Normal

Lv 24

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

Lv 28

Ice Punch

A7510015Ice

Lv 34

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

Lv 40

Lovely Kiss

——7510Normal

Lv 46

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 52

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Lv 58

Blizzard

B110705Ice

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM64

Avalanche-4

D6010010Ice

TR06

Blizzard

B110705Ice

TR01

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

A7510015Fighting

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TM63

Drain Punch

D7510010Fighting

TM87

Draining Kiss

D5010010Fairy

TR30

Encore

C—1005Normal

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

S9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR64

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM35

Hail

C——10Ice

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR42

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

S9010010Ice

TM04

Ice Punch

A7510015Ice

TM51

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM01

Mega Kick

D120755Normal

Mega Punch

D808520Normal

TR14

Metronome

D——10Normal

TR68

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM91

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

D7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

B8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

S8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TR38

Trick

A—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Jynx doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

B8010010Psychic

Tutor

Triple Axel

D209010Ice

How to Get Jynx in Sword & Shield

24 encounter spots for Jynx at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Jynx in Sword & Shield

To get Jynx, start by catching Smoochum through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Smoochum
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
25%Post
Snowstorm
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowing
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
25%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
16%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
16%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
16%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
16%Post
Intense Sun
Train until Level 30
Step 2Jynx ✓
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Normal Weather
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Normal Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
or evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)

Jynx Guide

In Sword & Shield, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Ice Beam with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Jynx's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Pinsir (Bug), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
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 Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Energy Ball. Ice Beam leads at 25% usage. Psychic 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

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Steel Wing 2x 110-131%KO Payback 2x 55-65% Power Trip 2x 24-29% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 PaybackTM57 Pin MissileTM07 Damage vs Jynx Flash Cannon 2x 32-39% Metal Claw 2x 56-68% Payback 2x 37-45% Pin Missile 2x 21-26% View Ferroseed builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 RolloutLv. 12 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 69-82% Astonish 2x 29-35% Rollout 2x 29-35% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Bite 2x 77-92% Payback 2x 65-77% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 56-68% View Purrloin builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Steel Wing 2x 106-125%KO Payback 2x 51-61% Power Trip 2x 24-28% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 PaybackTM57 Pin MissileTM07 Damage vs Jynx Flash Cannon 2x 28-33% Metal Claw 2x 53-63% Payback 2x 35-42% Pin Missile 2x 18-22% View Ferroseed builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 71-83% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 RolloutLv. 12 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 67-79% Astonish 2x 28-33% Rollout 2x 28-33% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Bite 2x 74-88% Payback 2x 60-71% View Stunky builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Steel Wing 2x 105-124%KO Payback 2x 50-60% Power Trip 2x 23-28% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 Metal ClawLv. 10 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Jynx Assurance 2x 89-105%KO Metal Claw 2x 76-90% Payback 2x 76-90% Fury Cutter 2x 40-48% View Pawniard builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 66-79% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 RolloutLv. 12 Damage vs Jynx Payback 2x 66-79% Astonish 2x 28-33% Rollout 2x 28-33% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Bite 2x 73-86% Payback 2x 60-71% View Stunky builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Steel Wing 2x 109-128%KO Payback 2x 52-62% Power Trip 2x 22-27% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 Metal ClawLv. 10 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Jynx Assurance 2x 93-111%KO Metal Claw 2x 79-93% Payback 2x 79-93% Fury Cutter 2x 43-50% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 32 CrunchLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 16 BiteLv. 20 Damage vs Jynx X-Scissor 2x 149-175%KO Crunch 2x 99-117%KO Bug Bite 2x 114-134%KO Bite 2x 76-89% View Durant builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Jynx Sucker Punch 2x 82-96% Night Slash 2x 82-96% Thief 2x 69-82% Assurance 2x 69-82% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Sucker Punch 2x 111-131%KO Assurance 2x 93-111%KO Payback 2x 79-93% View Liepard builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 U-turnTM56 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Steel Wing 2x 109-129%KO U-turn 2x 72-86% Payback 2x 52-62% Power Trip 2x 21-26% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 Metal ClawLv. 10 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Jynx Assurance 2x 94-110%KO Metal Claw 2x 79-94% Payback 2x 79-94% Fury Cutter 2x 41-50% View Pawniard builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Moves Moves X-ScissorLv. 32 CrunchLv. 36 Bug BiteLv. 16 BiteLv. 20 Damage vs Jynx X-Scissor 2x 150-176%KO Crunch 2x 99-117%KO Bug Bite 2x 112-132%KO Bite 2x 74-88% View Durant builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 U-turnTM56 ThiefLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Sucker Punch 2x 82-96% Night Slash 2x 82-96% U-turn 2x 54-64% Thief 2x 70-83% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 U-turnTM56 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Jynx Sucker Punch 2x 109-129%KO U-turn 2x 72-86% Assurance 2x 95-113%KO Payback 2x 79-94% View Liepard builds →