Jynx (#0124) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk5049–11294–218

Def3536–9567–185

SpA115108–183211–361

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe9590–161175–317

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Jynx outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Bug2×Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Ice½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundWaterGrassElectricDragonFairy

With Dry Skin: Water becomes 0×

With Dry Skin: Fire becomes 2.5×

Abilities

Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Forewarn
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Dry SkinHidden ability
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.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0238SmoochumIcePsychic
1. Level 30#0124JynxIcePsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

1LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

1Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10

12ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

16CovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

20SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15

24Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

28Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

34PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

40Lovely KissPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—75%10

46Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

52Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

58BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 40

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

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

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

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

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

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

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

TMSubstituteTransfers 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

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

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

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

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

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

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

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

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

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

TMTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

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

TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

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

TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMCalm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMPaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMDrain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

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

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

TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

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

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Human Shape Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#124Original Johto#153Updated Johto#155Mountain Kalos#084Updated Alola#110Updated Melemele#110Let’s Go Kanto#124Crown Tundra#014

The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.
Shield
In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.
Sword
Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
Ultra Moon
It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Ultra Sun
It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
X
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
FireRed · Y
A JYNX sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.
Emerald
JYNX walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Crystal
It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Silver · SoulSilver
It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Gold · HeartGold
Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese: ルージュラ
Japanese (romaji): Rougela
Korean: 루주라
Chinese (Traditional): 迷唇姐
Chinese (Simplified): 迷唇姐
French: Lippoutou
German: Rossana
Spanish: Jynx
Italian: Jynx

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Seaward CaveSOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Seaward CaveSOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Y 4 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40

X 4 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40

White 2 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–60

Black 2 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–60

SoulSilver 5 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

HeartGold 5 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

Platinum 5 areas

Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–51
Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–51

LeafGreen 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 20–100

FireRed 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 20–100

Crystal 3 areas

Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26

Silver 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Gold 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Blue 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 23–100

Red 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 23–100