Jellicent Best Moveset
Defensive Water/Ghost with three immunities and AbilityWater Absorb healing on Water switch-ins naturally. 100 HP and 105 Sp. Def absorb special attacks, and the moveset provides a natural answer to Water attackers. D-tier because 85 Sp. Atk is modest and 60 Speed limits offensive contribution.
Water/Ghost with Water Absorb in Gen V (Black & White). Spinblocked Rapid Spin users by being Ghost-type while absorbing Water attacks. The best defensive Water/Ghost available. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Jellicent best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Dropped hard in Gen VI (X & Y). Defog replaced Rapid Spin for hazard removal, eliminating the spinblocking niche that defined Jellicent. Knock Off hit Ghost super-effectively.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Will O Wisp
- Taunt
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Water/Ghost with no recovery beyond Recover and 60/70 offenses couldn't threaten anything. Outclassed by every other defensive Water-type.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). The spinblocking era was long gone, and Jellicent had nothing else to offer. Water Absorb alone couldn't justify the slot.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Recover
- Taunt
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Jellicent Weakness
Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Jellicent for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jellicent's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Poison, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Jellicent Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Jellicent
Iron Treads's Knock Off hits Jellicent for 43-50%. Cinderace's Sucker Punch hits Jellicent for 47-55%.
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake33-39% Knock Off 2x43-50% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Cinderace builds →U Turn12-14% Sucker Punch 2x47-55% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald3-4% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Moltres builds →Flamethrower9-11% U Turn7-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Golisopod builds →Liquidation16-19% Aqua Jet8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
| ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Corviknight builds →U Turn7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Slowbro builds →Scald7-8% Psychic15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Pelipper builds →Hurricane18-21% U Turn5-6% | ||
Recommended Build Moves View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike builds →
| ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
| ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
| ||
Evolution
Jellicent is what Frillish becomes. Breed it for Frillish eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Frillish pushed Jellicent to 480 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jellicent to get Frillish eggs easily using 63 partners from the Amorphous egg group.
Shiny Jellicent
Jellicent's shiny adjustments across both genders are subtle but present. The male's lighter blue and the female's shifted pink keep the jellyfish royalty theme going. B tier, same as its pre-evolution.
Shiny Jellicent Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Jellicent
21 encounter spots for Jellicent at high spawn rates starting from late-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Jellicent in SwSh
To get Jellicent, start by catching Frillish through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 27-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch FrillishBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 60%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%OvercastDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 50%OvercastDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 45%RainingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 40%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 35%RainingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 35%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterRate 30%Intense SunWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 25%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 16%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.41-42Surfing on waterRate 15%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormDusty BowlLv.41-45Surfing on waterHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 2%Raining
Step 2Jellicent ✓Route 9Lv.41-44OverworldShieldRate 35%All WeatherRoute 9Lv.39-43Surfing on waterRate 5%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 9Lv.41-44OverworldSwordRate 5%All WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 16%Thunderstormor evolve from Frillish (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Jellicent catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Can't catch Jellicent directly. Start with Frillish at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 2-stage line from Frillish to Jellicent is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Jellicent in USUM
The path to Jellicent starts with Frillish at Lv. 30-34 via surfing and fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Jellicent ✓
No wild encounters for Jellicent in Sun & Moon. Bring Frillish over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve it into Jellicent, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Jellicent in SM
Step 1Obtain FrillishLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Surfing · Route 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Surfing · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 134 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Jellicent ✓
Can't catch Jellicent directly. Start with Frillish at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 2-stage line from Frillish to Jellicent is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Jellicent in ORAS
The path to Jellicent starts with Frillish at Lv. 25-30 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FrillishRoute 105 - OutsideLv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 106Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 107Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 108Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 109Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 122Lv.25GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 124Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 125Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 126Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 127Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 128Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 129Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 130Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 131Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 132Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 133Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chainRoute 134Lv.30GrassRate 60%DexNav chain
Step 2Jellicent ✓
Base Stats
Jellicent's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Special bulk with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
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.
Jellicent Guide
Use Jellicent as a balanced. Special attacks are the main output. Not the fastest, Surf is the primary attack.
Damp is the hidden ability. Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Jellicent's regular abilities before committing.
Run Modest on Jellicent. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Jellicent has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Jellicent has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
Explore
Where to go next after Jellicent.
Next stepPokedexBrowse the full Pokedex for every gameSee Pokedex