Is Jynx Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground catch via Smoochum evolution. Ice/Psychic hits Cynthia's Garchomp hard and handles Bertha. Fast with strong Sp. Atk, but paper thin. A glass cannon for the E4 stretch.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Smoochum resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Smoochum's weaknesses hard.
Candice's team hits Smoochum's weaknesses hard.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Catch Smoochum on Lake Acuity (walking, Lv 35, common). Swarm.
Your Smoochum should hit Level 30 before you reach Volkner, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Jynx in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Jynx doesn't appear wild. Catch Smoochum instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Jynx. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Jynx in BDSP
To get Jynx, start by catching Smoochum through walking encounters at Lv. 35-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SmoochumLake AcuityLv.35GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameGlacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
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 |
What is Jynx Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Jynx
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x133-157%KO Fire Blast 2x33-39% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x93-111%KO Iron Tail 2x61-74% Payback 2x33-39% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x82-98% Shadow Ball 2x51-61% Thief 2x55-65% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Geodude builds →Stone Edge 2x145-171%KO Fire Blast 2x35-41% | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x104-122%KO Iron Tail 2x69-82% Payback 2x37-45% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x50-59% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-68% Flash Cannon 2x58-68% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Dark Pulse 2x53-64% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x53-64% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x153-181%KO Stone Edge 2x144-170%KO X-Scissor 2x116-136%KO Iron Tail 2x144-170%KO | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Thief 2x50-59% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x176-208%KO Sucker Punch 2x83-98% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-68% Flash Cannon 2x58-68% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x150-178%KO Stone Edge 2x143-169%KO X-Scissor 2x116-136%KO Iron Tail 2x143-169%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x59-70% Shadow Ball 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x79-93% Payback 2x54-64% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x79-93% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Thief 2x48-56% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x173-204%KO Sucker Punch 2x83-97% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x56-67% Flash Cannon 2x56-67% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x149-176%KO Stone Edge 2x142-168%KO X-Scissor 2x113-133%KO Iron Tail 2x142-168%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x57-68% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x77-92% Payback 2x53-63% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-89% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Thief 2x47-56% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO Sucker Punch 2x81-95% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-108%KO Megahorn 2x135-160%KO Iron Tail 2x114-134%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x150-176%KO Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO X-Scissor 2x113-133%KO Iron Tail 2x141-166%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Rock Slide 2x76-91% Payback 2x52-62% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x119-141%KO X-Scissor 2x105-124%KO Iron Tail 2x131-155%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-109%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-108%KO Megahorn 2x135-160%KO Iron Tail 2x114-134%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x150-176%KO Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO X-Scissor 2x113-133%KO Iron Tail 2x141-166%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Rock Slide 2x76-91% Payback 2x52-62% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Weavile builds →Assurance 2x119-141%KO X-Scissor 2x105-124%KO Iron Tail 2x131-155%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-109%KO | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x210-247%KO Megahorn 2x140-165%KO Iron Tail 2x116-137%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x262-308%KO Sucker Punch 2x82-97% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Camerupt builds →Eruption 2x130-153%KO Flash Cannon 2x47-55% Stone Edge 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x177-209%KO Sucker Punch 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x204-241%KO Rock Slide 2x114-134%KO Shadow Ball 2x43-51% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile can KO Jynx with Knock Off (165-195%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Earthquake (118-139%).
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x165-195%KO Ice Shard25-30% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake118-139%KO Avalanche24-28% | ||
Jynx Evolutions
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Out, Ice Punch, Role Play and 1 more.
BDSP Jynx Best Moveset
115 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed with Ice/Psychic TermStab and hidden AbilityDry Skin healing in rain but adding 25% more Fire damage. The moveset hits fast from the special side, but 65/35 HP and Defense crumble to physical attackers. Fell from C-tier as frailer special attackers got outclassed.
Best Build
Jynx best EVs are HP
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Brick Break
- Ice Punch
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Jynx gets Fake Out and Ice Punch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Ghost and Normal coverage and more 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
Base Stats
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Jynx Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Ice Beam with Apicotberry 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 pivot.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Psychic, Brickbreak, and Icepunch. Ice Beam 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