Is Jynx Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Ice/Psychic with AbilityForewarn. If imported, fast with strong Sp. Atk. Handles Drayden's Dragon gym through Ice and Marshal through Psychic. Glass cannon that goes down to one physical hit.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Drayden's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Iris's team.
Jynx cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Jynx in Black 2 & White 2
Jynx isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Smoochum from Crystal, Diamond & Pearl, or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. The evolution path from Smoochum to Jynx is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Jynx in B2W2
Step 1Breed Smoochum from JynxLATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Route 34 · Hatch Odd Egg (random). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Lake Acuity · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Snowpoint Temple. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Frost Cavern · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Seaward Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Frostpoint Field · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Jynx ✓
Jynx Weakness
Jynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Jynx's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Jynx Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Jynx
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x81-96% Rollout 2x32-39% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x85-100%KO Bite 2x51-61% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
 Swadloon BugGrass | C | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x141-167%KO Bite 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x122-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-66% Thief 2x44-52% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x124-147%KO Bite 2x77-91% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x163-193%KO Smack Down 2x69-82% Thief 2x55-65% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x187-220%KO U-turn 2x72-86% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Thief 2x43-51% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x202-239%KO Rock Tomb 2x57-67% Pursuit 2x46-55% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x138-162%KO Bite 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x270-319%KO U-turn 2x107-126%KO Rock Slide 2x114-135%KO Thief 2x61-72% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x48-57% Magnet Bomb 2x66-78% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x165-195%KO Rock Slide 2x104-123%KO Thief 2x56-67% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x206-243%KO Rock Slide 2x86-103%KO Pursuit 2x47-56% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x279-329%KO U-turn 2x109-129%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO Thief 2x63-74% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x130-153%KO U-turn 2x83-98% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x253-298%KO Night Slash 2x99-117%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-117%KO Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 2x139-164%KO Shadow Ball 2x94-111%KO Thief 2x30-36% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x276-325%KO U-turn 2x108-127%KO Rock Slide 2x116-137%KO Thief 2x63-74% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x130-153%KO Silver Wind 2x66-78% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x251-296%KO Night Slash 2x99-116%KO Shadow Claw 2x99-116%KO Rock Slide 2x106-124%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 2x137-162%KO Shadow Ball 2x92-109%KO Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x411-484%KO Assurance 2x92-108%KO Fire Blast 2x48-56% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Bug Buzz 2x98-115%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x161-189%KO Shadow Ball 2x92-108%KO Payback 2x37-44% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x146-173%KO Flash Cannon 2x85-100%KO Ancient Power 2x42-50% Crunch 2x86-102%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x284-334%KO Stone Edge 2x158-186%KO U-turn 2x111-131%KO Payback 2x79-94% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Jynx with Fire Blast (143-168%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (520-612%). Chandelure's Flamethrower also KOs at 124-146%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain32-38% Fire Blast 2x143-168%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake260-306%KO Stone Edge 2x520-612%KO Megahorn 2x416-490%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x110-130%KO Energy Ball41-49% Flamethrower 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Weavile builds →Ice Shard37-43% | ||
Jynx Evolutions
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+30 over Smoochum), and Jynx peaks at 455 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jynx to get Smoochum eggs (with patience) using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Fake Out, Ice Punch and 5 more.
B2W2 Jynx Best Moveset
115 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed fires Ice/Psychic TermStab into targets before they respond, and AbilityDry Skin absorbs Water moves for HP recovery. The moveset answers Dragon and Ground types through Ice coverage while threatening Grass and Fighting with Psychic. MoveLovely Kiss puts one target to sleep.
Best Build
Jynx best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Blizzard
- Ice Beam
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Jynx gets Captivate and Fake Out exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Dream Eater.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Jynx Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Psychic with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Dry Skin is what you want on Jynx. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Oblivious, Forewarn) work on paper but Dry Skin is what makes Jynx worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Jynx is a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Psychic, Blizzard, Ice Beam, and Focus Blast. Psychic leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Jynx has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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