Mixed
Pivot
455Average
95Moderate
BTier

Jynx is an Ice/Psychic-type from Gen 1. Its typing leaves 6 weaknesses to cover, which limits where it can switch in safely. 115 base Sp. Atk is its best stat. Known as the Human Shape Pokemon. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.

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.

Base Stats
455Above
HP65
C
Attack50
D
Defense35
F
Sp. Atk115
B
Sp. Def95
B
Speed95
B
Total455
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Jynx yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.4m / 4'07"•40.6kg / 89.5 lbs•159Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.

Gold

It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.

Silver

Jynx Weakness

Fragile

Jynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type moves. Jynx's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Gen II Type Chart
  • 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
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
FireBugRockGhostDarkSteel
½xResisti
IcePsychic
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
STAB (6)i
GrassGroundFlyingDragonFightingPoison
6Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Scorei-10
Stealth Rock25% on switch
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
ObliviousPrevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
ForewarnReveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Dry SkinHACauses 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Dry Skin grants Water immunity

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.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Smoochum
#238Smoochum
30
Level 30
Jynx
#124Jynx
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Smoochum
IcePsychic
Jynx
IcePsychic
HP
45
65+20
ATK
30
50+20
DEF
15
35+20
SP.ATK
85
115+30
SP.DEF
65
95+30
SPE
65
95+30
BST
305D-Tier
455C-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Breeding
Challenging

Breed with Jynx to get Smoochum eggs (with patience) using 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Lovely Kiss, Meditate.

Egg Groups
Humanshape
Gender
♀100.0%
Hatch Time
25 cycles·6,425 steps
Moderate~6 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
2moves
Breed With (best first)
alakazammachamphypnokadabramachokedrowzeeabramachopelectabuzzmagmarmr-mimehitmonlee
12 of 15·

For an attacker, Jynx wants flexible EVs EVs and Leftovers. The a nature nature tilts toward balanced duty, and an ability contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Utility
Ability
Not in Gen 2
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Not in Gen 2

Best Jynx Moveset

  • Ice BeamSTAB
  • Lovely Kiss
  • PsychicSTAB
  • ThiefCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Snorlax
SnorlaxGood
Zapdos
ZapdosGood
Cloyster
CloysterGood

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

Lv 1
Lick
2010030Ghost
Lv 1
Lovely Kiss
—7510Normal
Lv 1
Pound
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Powder Snow
4010025Ice
Lv 9
Lovely Kiss
—7510Normal
Lv 13
Powder Snow
4010025Ice
Lv 21
Double Slap
158510Normal
Lv 25
Ice Punch
7510015Ice
Lv 35
Mean Look
——5Normal
Lv 41
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Lv 51
Perish Song
——5Normal
Lv 57
Blizzard
120705Ice

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
120705Ice
TM03
Curse
——10Ghost
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM42
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
TM01
Dynamic Punch
100505Fighting
TM20
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM02
Headbutt
7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM33
Ice Punch
7510015Ice
TM16
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TM31
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
TM50
Nightmare
—10015Ghost
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM09
Psych Up
——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM35
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
TM34
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM12
Sweet Scent
—10020Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Lovely Kiss
—7510Normal
Egg
Meditate
——40Psychic

Tutor Moves

Jynx can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Rem
Psychic
9010010Psychic
Rem
Sing
—5515Normal
Rem
Sweet Kiss
—7510Normal

Grab Jynx from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Smoochum. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Jynx.

Where To Catch Jynx in Gold & Silver

Smoochum is your first catch on the way to Jynx. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-24 across 16 total spots in the chain.

  1. Smoochum
    Step 1Breed Smoochum from Jynx

    Breed from Jynx at the Day Care.

  2. Jynx
    Step 2Jynx ✓
    Ice Path - 1F
    GoldGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - 1F
    SilverGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B1F
    SilverGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B1F
    GoldGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B2F
    GoldGrassLv.21-23UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B2F
    SilverGrassLv.21-23UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B3F
    GoldGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - B3F
    SilverGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidIceDay
    EASY
    Ice Path - 1F
    GoldGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - 1F
    SilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B1F
    SilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B1F
    GoldGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B2F
    GoldGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B2F
    SilverGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B3F
    GoldGrassLv.24RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    Ice Path - B3F
    SilverGrassLv.24RareMidIceMorning/night
    CHALLENGING
    or evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)

  • Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a pivot.

  • Jynx's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Pinsir (Bug), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. Jynx is the fully evolved form. It sits at 455 BST in its evolved form.

  • Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Jynx is a mixed attacker — base 50 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Best used as a pivot.

  • Jynx appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

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.