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No. 0782

Jangmo-o

Scaly Pokémon

Jangmo-o
Official art
Dragon
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
29.7 kg 65.5 lbs
Base stat total
300 top 86%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that’s become as hard as metal.
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Base stats

HP45105–152200–294
Atk5554–117103–229
Def6563–128121–251
SpA4545–10685–207
SpD4545–10685–207
Spe4545–10685–207
Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon
HP45Atk55Def65Spe45SpD45SpA45

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Jangmo-o outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 106Jangmo-o · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 97Jangmo-o · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 65Jangmo-o · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Bulletproof

    Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.

  • Soundproof

    Protects against sound-based moves.

  • OvercoatHidden ability

    Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.18% of teams · rank #86 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Bulletproof
Nature
Adamant
EVs
236 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Dragon
  1. Dragon Dance
  2. Earthquake
  3. Substitute
  4. Outrage

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.29%
  • Rated 1500+0.22%
  • Rated 1630+0.18%
  • Rated 1760+0.35%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.18%

Moves

  • Dragon Dance100%
  • Earthquake100%
  • Substitute99.8%
  • Outrage54.5%
  • Tera Blast44.8%
  • Dragon Claw0.5%
  • Shadow Claw0.2%
  • Breaking Swipe0.2%
  • Rock Slide0%
  • Iron Head0%

Items

  • Eviolite99.8%
  • Leftovers0.2%
  • No item0%
  • Air Balloon0%
  • Life Orb0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 Spe50.2%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 76 Spe44.8%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 SpD4.6%
  • Jolly 156 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 156 Spe0.5%
  • Careful 236 Def / 236 SpD0%

Tera types

  • Dragon54.7%
  • Fairy44.8%
  • Fire0.5%
  • Steel0%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
8Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
16HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
20Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
28Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
32Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
36Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
40Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
44OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Scaly Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
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Original Alola#271Original Poni#086Updated Alola#361Updated Poni#108Galar#392Isle of Armor#165Kitakami#131
  1. Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that’s become as hard as metal.

    Shield
  2. They learn to fight by smashing their head scales together. The dueling strengthens both their skills and their spirits.

    Sword
  3. It will never show an enemy its back in battle. Ancient warriors liked Jangmo-o for its valiant disposition and made it one of their own.

    Ultra Moon
  4. It smacks the scales on its head against rocks or against the ground to frighten its opponents. It can also contact its friends with these noises.

    Ultra Sun
  5. They live in mountains where no trace of humans can be detected. Jangmo-o grow little by little as they battle one another.

    Moon
  6. It expresses its feelings by smacking its scales. Metallic sounds echo through the tall mountains where Jangmo-o lives.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
ジャラコ
Japanese (romaji)
Jyarako
Korean
짜랑꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
心鱗寶
Chinese (Simplified)
心鳞宝
French
Bébécaille
German
Miniras
Spanish
Jangmo-o
Italian
Jangmo-o

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
60
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 22–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44