Jellicent Best Moveset
Water/Ghost typing and AbilityWater Absorb earned Jellicent a top-tier spot in Gen V (Black & White) as one of the best spinblockers available. Better Ghost-types replaced it every generation after. This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold and Water/Ghost moves for a defensive switch-in that lost its niche.
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%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake33-39% Knock Off 2x43-50% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Moltres builds →Flamethrower9-11% U Turn7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jellicent View Slowbro builds →Scald7-8% Psychic15-18% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Jellicent
No wild encounters for Jellicent in Winds & Waves. Bring Frillish over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Jellicent in WW
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 · Virbank City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 109 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- 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 SwSh
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 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%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 60%Normal WeatherEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 55%OvercastEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 35%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 30%SnowingWest 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%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%SnowingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 20%RainingStepping-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 SunWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.40-43Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%OvercastWest Lake AxewellLv.38-40Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormNorth 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%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 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%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 1%OvercastInsular 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)
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 1Catch FrillishRoute 14Lv.30-33Surfing on waterRate 20%Route 14Lv.34Interact with PokemonOne-timeRescue Swimmer
Step 2Jellicent ✓
No wild encounters for Jellicent in Sun & Moon. Bring Frillish over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Jellicent in SM
- Step 1Obtain FrillishBREEDINGAvailableLeave Jellicent with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Frillish egg.LATER 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 · Virbank City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 109 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- 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
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.
Run Recover, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam, and Surf on Jellicent. Recover is the most common pick at 0% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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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- 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 7LGPE
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