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 stat exp.
It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Jynx Weakness
Jynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x77-92% Fire Punch 2x53-63% Ember 2x32-39% | ||
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x69-82% Ember 2x27-34% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x106-126%KO Fury Cutter 2x56-68% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x75-88% Fire Punch 2x53-64% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x75-88% Bite 2x29-35% Ember 2x29-36% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x68-80% Ember 2x27-32% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x92-109%KO Fire Punch 2x50-60% Thief 2x28-33% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x88-104%KO Bite 2x28-33% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x64-77% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x37-43% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x87-103%KO Fire Punch 2x48-58% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x87-103%KO Fire Punch 2x48-58% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sneasel builds →Iron Tail 2x105-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x85-101%KO Feint Attack 2x27-32% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Magby Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 34 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magby builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x87-103%KO Fire Punch 2x48-58% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x71-84% Iron Tail 2x84-99% Bite 2x27-32% Ember 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
In Crystal, Cloyster can KO Jynx with Explosion (141-166%). Exeggutor threatens a KO with Explosion (141-166%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Cloyster builds →Surf33-39% Explosion141-166%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Exeggutor builds →Psychic23-27% Explosion141-166%KO Giga Drain38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Nidoking builds →Earthquake90-106%KO Ice Beam11-13% Thunder27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build ItemMiracleberry Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Crystal Evolution
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. A small 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Meditate.
Crystal Jynx Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Lovely Kiss
- Psychic
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Jynx learns Blizzard and Dream Eater naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ghost and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Jynx in Crystal
moderate rates across 4 locations for Jynx in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Jynx in Crystal
The path to Jynx starts with Smoochum at Lv. 5-23 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SmoochumRoute 34Gift from NPC Lv.5 RouteCommonEarlyHatch Odd Egg (random)
Step 2Jynx ✓Ice Path - B3FGrass Lv.22 Ice10%MidMorning/dayIce Path - 1FGrass Lv.21-23 Ice5%MidMorning/dayIce Path - B2FGrass Lv.22 Ice5%MidMorning/dayIce Path - B1FGrass Lv.22 Ice1%MidMorning/dayor evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)
Jynx Guide
For Crystal, we rate Jynx B-Tier: a solid option in Crystal for the right team. At 455 BST, it fits the pivot role. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 pivot.
In Crystal, the best way to handle Jynx: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Bug, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
In Crystal, Jynx plays as a pivot. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Psychic is the primary attack.
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