Jynx punches above its weight class thanks to Dry Skin. It heals from Water moves but takes extra Fire damage, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Its typing leaves 6 weaknesses to cover, which limits where it can switch in safely.
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.
It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Jynx Weakness
FragileJynx is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
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, Meditate and 4 more.
double STAB gives Jynx answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Forewarn mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Jynx Moveset
- Psychic
- Lovely Kiss
- Blizzard
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
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. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Blizzard and Dream Eater.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Smoochum is your first catch on the way to Jynx. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 22-40 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Smoochum from JynxBreed from Jynx at the Day Care.
Step 2Jynx ✓EASYIce Path - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B2FHeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B2FSoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B3FHeartGoldGrassLv.23UncommonMidIceDayEASYIce Path - B3FSoulSilverGrassLv.23UncommonMidIceDayCHALLENGINGIce Path - 1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - 1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B1FHeartGoldGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B1FSoulSilverGrassLv.22RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B2FHeartGoldGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B2FSoulSilverGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B3FHeartGoldGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/nightCHALLENGINGIce Path - B3FSoulSilverGrassLv.23RareMidIceMorning/nightEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateWateror evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)
Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. Jynx is the fully evolved form. It sits at 455 BST in its evolved form.
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.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A