Free switch-ins on Normal and Fighting moves make Jellicent useful in any team that needs that coverage. Water Absorb heals when hit by Water moves. Known as the Floating Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
Jellicent Weakness
ExcellentElectric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark-type 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.
Jellicent is what Frillish becomes. Breed it for Frillish eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Jellicent to get Frillish eggs easily using 43 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Bubble Beam, Confuse Ray and 3 more.
Scald is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Jellicent into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Calm nature and a spread EV build EVs maximize that first hit. Waterabsorb helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Jellicent Moveset
- Recover
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Water Spout
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 FrillishMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveRainingEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4360%LateCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4360%LateCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4560%LateWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4355%LateCaveOvercastEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateCaveRainingEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4335%LateCaveRainingEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateCaveSnowingEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4330%LateCaveSnowingEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveIntense SunEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveIntense SunEASYEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateCaveNormal WeatherEASYEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4325%LateCaveNormal WeatherEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterOvercastEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSnowingEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSnowingEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterHeavy FogMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterOvercastMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterNormal WeatherMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSandstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterSnowingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4520%LateWaterRainingMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4516%LateWaterThunderstormMODERATEEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveIntense SunMODERATEEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4315%LateCaveIntense SunCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveHeavy FogCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveHeavy FogCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSnowstormCHALLENGINGWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSnowstormCHALLENGINGEast Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateCaveSandstormCHALLENGINGEast Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4310%LateCaveSandstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterSandstormHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSandstormHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSnowingHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSandstormHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveOvercastHARDWest Lake AxewellShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveOvercastHARDWest Lake AxewellSwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveSnowingEXTREMENorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on waterLv.42-452%LateWaterRainingEXTREMENorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-452%LateWaterRaining
Step 2Jellicent ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 9ShieldOverworldLv.41-4435%LateRouteAll WeatherHARDRoute 9ShieldSurfing on waterLv.39-435%LateRouteAll WeatherHARDRoute 9SwordSurfing on waterLv.39-435%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteHeavy FogMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteOvercastMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSnowstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSnowstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteThunderstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteIntense SunMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSnowingMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthSwordOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteSandstormMODERATERoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthShieldOverworldLv.40-445%LateRouteRainingMODERATERoute 9SwordOverworldLv.41-445%LateRouteAll WeatherLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5216%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5216%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Frillish (Step 1)
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.
Frillish evolves into Jellicent at level 40. Jellicent is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Jellicent appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A