Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Jynx's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scizor threatens a KO with Knock Off (107-126%). Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 165-195%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x100-117%KO Knock Off 2x107-126%KO | ||
 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% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Jynx Best Moveset
Dryskin helps Jynx stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Psychic as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Jynx best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Brick Break
- Ice Punch
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Jynx, start by catching Smoochum through walking encounters at Lv. 16-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SmoochumDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35 Water40%LateSwarm activeLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.35 Water40%LateSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Jynx ✓
Jynx 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 wallbreaker. Ice Beam with Assault Vest 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 special attacker with base 115 Sp. Atk. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Energy Ball. Ice Beam leads at 25% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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