Jumpluff's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Jumpluff travels on seasonal winds. Once its cotton spores run out, its journey ends, as does its life.
Beware its cotton spores. If you accidentally breathe them in, you’ll be racked with coughs and itchiness.
Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock moves hit Jumpluff for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. Jumpluff's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Kingambit's Sucker Punch hits Jumpluff for 47-55%.
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Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch47-55% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Gliscor builds →Knock Off16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Kilowattrel builds →Volt Switch30-35% Thunderbolt38-45% Hurricane 2x93-109%KO Air Slash 2x64-75% | ||
Jumpluff is the final form in a three-stage chain from Hoppip through Skiploom. Breeding this form produces Hoppip eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Hoppip gave Jumpluff the biggest boost in Speed (+60), bringing the total to 460 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Start with spread EVs. Timid nature gives Jumpluff the right fast special lean, Covert Cloak adds secondary effect immunity, and Chlorophyll works in the background. Sleep Powder is the main damage option.
Best Build
Jumpluff best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Sleep Powder
- Sunny Day
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Encore
- Acrobatics
- Tera Blast
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Cotton Guard
- Baton Pass
- Worry Seed
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Strength Sap
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Memento
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Jumpluff's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fairy coverage and more on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Jumpluff misses out on Amnesia and Aromatherapy. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Jumpluff misses out on Amnesia and Aromatherapy. That's 12 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Jumpluff misses out on Amnesia and Aromatherapy. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, with Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounding things out.
You'll want late-game access before hunting Jumpluff. Low spawn rates across 58 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Jumpluff in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Jumpluff starts with Hoppip at Lv. 2-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HoppipSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-8 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve SkiploomEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.18-27 Route6%Midor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Jumpluff ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateAsado Desert - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Desert1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Water1%LateEast Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Forest1%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.33-601%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.33-601%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-501%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.33-50 Route1%Lateor evolve from Skiploom (Step 2)
Can't catch Jumpluff directly. Start with Hoppip at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 27. The 3-stage chain from Hoppip to Jumpluff is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Jumpluff in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Hoppip is your first catch on the way to Jumpluff. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 9-63 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HoppipRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.9-10 Route22%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.9-10 Route22%EarlyRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.11 Route20%EarlyFuego IronworksShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.29 Power-plant20%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve SkiploomRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.12 Route2%EarlyFuego IronworksShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.30 Power-plant2%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Jumpluff ✓
Jumpluff can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Hoppip from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Jumpluff in Sun & Moon. Bring Hoppip over from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Don't let Jumpluff's 460 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Cloyster (Ice), Arcanine (Fire), and Nidoking (Poison) when using Jumpluff. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Run Chlorophyll on Jumpluff. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Jumpluff also gets Leaf Guard and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
Jumpluff fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Sleep Powder, Tailwind, Sunnyday, and Encore on Jumpluff. Sleep Powder is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Jumpluff first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

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Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

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