Stats & Training
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.
It drifts on seasonal winds and spreads its cotton-like spores all over the world to make more offspring.
Once it catches the wind, it deftly controls its cotton-puff spores to float, even around the world.
Jumpluff Weakness
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Claydol's Explosion hits Jumpluff for 76-90%. Magneton deals 43-50% with Thunderbolt.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Explosion76-90% Psychic19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Jirachi builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt43-50% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x126-148%KO Double Edge67-79% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Jumpluff View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin13-16% Explosion65-77% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Jumpluff to get Hoppip eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Double-Edge and 4 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Jumpluff Best Moveset
Chlorophyll helps Jumpluff stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, spread EVs for the right balance, and Leech Seed as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Jumpluff best EVs are Speed and HP
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
- Encore
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Jumpluff misses out on Amnesia and Confusion. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Giga Drain, with Normal and Psychic coverage rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Jumpluff in FireRed & LeafGreen
Jumpluff doesn't appear wild. Catch Hoppip instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 27 to get Jumpluff. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Jumpluff in FireRed & LeafGreen
The path to Jumpluff starts with Hoppip at Lv. 5-16 via surfing and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HoppipFive IslandFireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-15 WaterCommonEarlyFive IslandLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-15 WaterCommonEarlyFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-15CommonEarlyFive Isle MeadowFireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-15CommonEarlyMemorial PillarLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-15CommonEarlyMemorial PillarFireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-15CommonEarlyResort GorgeousFireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-15 FacilityCommonEarlyResort GorgeousLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-15 FacilityCommonEarlyWater LabyrinthFireRedSurfing on water Lv.5-15 BuildingCommonEarlyWater LabyrinthLeafGreenSurfing on water Lv.5-15 BuildingCommonEarlyMemorial PillarLeafGreenGrass Lv.6-16CommonEarlyMemorial PillarFireRedGrass Lv.6-16CommonEarlyFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.10-15UncommonEarlyFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.10-15UncommonEarly
Step 2Evolve into Skiploom
Step 3Jumpluff ✓
Jumpluff Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Jumpluff fills the pivot role. It's a mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, Encore, and Substitute on Jumpluff. Leech Seed is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves