In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Lovely Kiss with Iciumz is the standard set.

What is Jynx weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What is the best ability for Jynx?

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.

What role does Jynx play in battle?

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.

What are the best moves for Jynx?

For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Lovely Kiss, Psyshock, Magiccoat, and Ice Beam. Lovely Kiss leads at 21% usage. Psyshock provides reliable STAB damage.

Jynx - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Wallbreaker

CTier

95Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack50

Defense35

Sp. Atk115

Sp. Def95

Speed95

Total455

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.4 m

Weight40.6 kg

Base XP159

Abilities

ObliviousNiche

Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.

Forewarn

Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.

Dry SkinHATop Pick

Causes 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

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.

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.

Jynx Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice, Psychic

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score-10

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Bug Rock Ghost Dark Steel

½xResist

Ice Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Water

STAB (6)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon Fighting Poison

How to Beat Jynx in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Charizard FireFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Heat WaveLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 54 CrunchLv. 1 EmberLv. 13 Damage vs Jynx Heat Wave 2x 87-103%KO Flamethrower 2x 84-99% Crunch 2x 82-97% Ember 2x 38-45% View Charizard builds →
Arcanine Fire	C
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 1 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Jynx Bite 2x 77-91% Ember 2x 36-43% View Arcanine builds →
Venomoth BugPoison	C
Available Moves Moves Bug BuzzLv. 46 Leech LifeLv. 28 Damage vs Jynx Bug Buzz 2x 71-84% Leech Life 2x 101-120%KO View Venomoth builds →
Parasect BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leech LifeLv. 23 X-ScissorLv. 43 Damage vs Jynx Leech Life 2x 136-161%KO X-Scissor 2x 136-161%KO View Parasect builds →
Ponyta Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flare BlitzLv. 51 Fire BlastLv. 38 EmberLv. 5 Fire SpinLv. 26 Damage vs Jynx Flare Blitz 2x 186-219%KO Fire Blast 2x 67-79% Ember 2x 27-32% Fire Spin 2x 24-28% View Ponyta builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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

No Evolution

#124JynxDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Jynx Best Moveset

For a special attacker, Jynx wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Iciumz. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Dryskin contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

TMs carry this one. Jynx learns Blizzard and Dream Eater naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ghost and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Pound

—4010035Normal

Lv 6

Lick

—3010030Ghost

Lv 12

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 18

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 22

Double Slap

—158510Normal

Lv 26

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

Lv 30

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Lv 35

Lovely Kiss

S—7510Normal

Lv 40

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

Lv 45

Blizzard

A110705Ice

TM Moves

TM51

Blizzard

A110705Ice

TM13

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM33

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM59

Dream Eater

B10010015Psychic

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM03

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM55

Ice Beam

S9010010Ice

TM35

Ice Punch

D7510015Ice

TM06

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM07

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TM40

Psychic

A9010010Psychic

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

A——10Psychic

TM15

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

TM43

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM04

Teleport-6

———20Psychic

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Jynx doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Jynx can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Jynx in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Smoochum is your first catch on the way to Jynx. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 39-44 across 6 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Breed Smoochum from Jynx
Breed from Jynx at the Day Care.
Train until Level 30
Step 2Jynx ✓
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
Seafoam Islands - Area 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Water
14%Late
or evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)

Jynx Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Dry Skin changes the entire equation for Jynx. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Lovely Kiss with Iciumz is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Lovely Kiss, Psyshock, Magiccoat, and Ice Beam. Lovely Kiss leads at 21% usage. Psyshock 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

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