Jellicent (#0593) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk6058–123112–240

Def7067–134130–262

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe6058–123112–240

Total480Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Jellicent outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Grass2×

Resists

Bug½×Fire½×Ice½×Poison½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGroundRockPsychicDragonFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Cursed Body
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
DampHidden ability
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.09% of teams · rank #253 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

Scald
Strength Sap
Hex
Will-O-Wisp

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

Usage by rating

All players0.45%
Rated 1500+0.26%
Rated 1630+0.09%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.09%

Moves

Scald79.2%
Strength Sap67.5%
Hex65.1%
Will-O-Wisp45%
Recover34%
Magic Coat28.3%
Toxic19.5%
Taunt19.3%
Night Shade18.8%
Ice Beam3.9%

Items

Leftovers34.2%
Rocky Helmet28.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots28.3%
Colbur Berry5.9%
Choice Scarf1.2%
Choice Specs0.7%

Abilities

95%
5%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD38.7%
Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD13.3%
Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD11.1%
Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD9.7%
Bold 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 SpD3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0592FrillishWaterGhost
1. Level 40#0593JellicentWaterGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Acid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

1Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

12Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

16Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

20HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

24BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

28RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

32Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

43Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

48Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

54Water SpoutInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.WaterSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM27Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM35HailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10

TM36WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM45DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

TM55BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TR03Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR06BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR16WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR45Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR84ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Floating Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#099Updated Unova#181Updated Alola#319Updated Ula’ula#140Galar#306Isle of Armor#193

Whenever a full moon hangs in the night sky, schools of Jellicent gather near the surface of the sea, waiting for their prey to appear.
Shield
Most of this Pokémon’s body composition is identical to sea water. It makes sunken ships its lair.
Sword
Fishermen are terrified of Jellicent. It’s rumored to drag them into the sea and steal their lives away.
Ultra Moon
Jellicent is always hanging around fancy cruise ships and tankers, hoping to drag away its prey.
Ultra Sun
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They propel themselves by expelling absorbed seawater from their bodies. Their favorite food is life energy.
White
The fate of the ships and crew that wander into Jellicent’s habitat: all sunken, all lost, all vanished.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ブルンゲル
Japanese (romaji): Burungel
Korean: 탱탱겔
Chinese (Traditional): 胖嘟嘟
Chinese (Simplified): 胖嘟嘟
French: Moyade
German: Apoquallyp
Spanish: Jellicent
Italian: Jellicent

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 168
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Dream World art

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Route 9 (Main)Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–44
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 46–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 12 areas

Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
P2 LaboratorySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Road 17Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 18Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 21Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–45
Road 4Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Undella BayStatic encounter, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Virbank CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 5–15
Virbank Complex (outer)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–15

Black 2 12 areas

Humilau CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–45
P2 LaboratorySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 13Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Road 17Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 18Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Road 21Surfing in dark spots · Lv 30–45
Road 4Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Seaside Cave (1F)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Undella BayStatic encounter, Surfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Undella TownSurfing in dark spots · Lv 25–40
Virbank CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 5–15
Virbank Complex (outer)Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–15

White 5 areas

Driftveil CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
P2 LaboratorySurfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 17Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 18Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 4Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20

Black 5 areas

Driftveil CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 10–30
P2 LaboratorySurfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 17Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 18Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20
Road 4Surfing in dark spots · Lv 5–20