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.
Most of this Pokémon’s body composition is identical to sea water. It makes sunken ships its lair.
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.
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 |
Jolteon's Thunderbolt hits Jellicent for 68-80%. Lokix deals 71-84% with Sucker Punch.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x53-62% Shadow Ball 2x40-48% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x66-78% U Turn18-21% Sucker Punch 2x71-84% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Raikou builds →Scald7-8% Thunderbolt 2x47-56% Volt Switch 2x37-44% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Toedscool builds →Knock Off 2x14-17% Giga Drain 2x18-21% | ||
Jellicent is what Frillish becomes. Breed it for Frillish eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. 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 Indeterminate egg group.
Waterabsorb gives Jellicent passive value while it walls. Calm nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
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Wall Moveset
- Hex
- Taunt
- Recover
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Trick Room
- Strength Sap
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Magic Coat
- Recover
- Night Shade
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Magic Coat
- Recover
- Night Shade
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Jellicent picks up Acid Armor and Bubble Beam only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Jellicent picks up Acid Armor and Confuse Ray only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Jellicent picks up Acid Armor and Confuse Ray only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while coverage across 7 types adds range.
No wild encounters for Jellicent in Winds & Waves. Bring Frillish over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Jellicent in Winds & Waves
Step 1Obtain FrillishAlso found in:
Step 2Jellicent ✓
42 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 Sword & Shield
To get Jellicent, start by catching Frillish through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 27-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch FrillishBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidThunderstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidThunderstormWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave60%LateRainingWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave60%LateRainingWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave60%LateNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave60%LateNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave60%LateHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave60%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water60%LateHeavy FogEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave55%LateOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave55%LateOvercastEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave35%LateRainingEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave35%LateRainingEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave30%LateSnowingEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave30%LateSnowingWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave25%LateIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave25%LateIntense SunEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave25%LateNormal WeatherEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave25%LateNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave15%LateIntense SunEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave15%LateIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateSnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateSnowstormEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave10%LateSandstormEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-43 Cave10%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSandstormWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateSandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateSnowingWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateSandstormWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateOvercastWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on water Lv.38-40 Cave5%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water2%LateRainingNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water2%LateRaining
Step 2Jellicent ✓Route 9ShieldOverworld Lv.41-44 Route35%LateAll WeatherRoute 9ShieldSurfing on water Lv.39-43 Route5%LateAll WeatherRoute 9SwordSurfing on water Lv.39-43 Route5%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateRainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateHeavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateOvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateIntense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateSandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworld Lv.40-44 Route5%LateRainingRoute 9SwordOverworld Lv.41-44 Route5%LateAll WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water16%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water16%PostThunderstormor evolve from Frillish (Step 1)
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 1Catch FrillishRoute 14Ultra MoonSurfing on water Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 14Ultra SunSurfing on water Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 14Ultra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateOne-timeRescue SwimmerRoute 14Ultra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateOne-timeRescue Swimmer
Step 2Jellicent ✓
No wild encounters for Jellicent in Sun & Moon. Bring Frillish over from Black, Black 2, or Omega Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Jellicent in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Frillish
Also found in:
- Step 2Jellicent ✓
Jellicent looks average on paper at 480 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Breloom (Grass), and Chandelure (Ghost) when using Jellicent. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.
Jellicent gets Water Absorb, Cursed Body, and Damp. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Jellicent is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Jellicent has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Ghost-type attackers hit hardest.
Since Black & White, Jellicent has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Jellicent has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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