Is Jynx Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ice/Psychic with high speed and Special Attack. Handles the Dragon trial and Kahili's Flying E4 with Ice, while Psychic covers Hala's Grand Trial. Fragile, but the offensive typing is exactly what the endgame asks for.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Smoochum has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Smoochum trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Jynx's weaknesses hard.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Jynx's weaknesses hard.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Jynx has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Jynx trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Jynx on Seaward Cave (walking, Lv 9-12). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Smoochum.
Catch Smoochum on Seaward Cave (walking, Lv 9-12).
How to Get Jynx in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A handful of locations for Jynx with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Jynx in USUM
To get Jynx, start by catching Smoochum through gift and walking encounters at Lv. 9-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SmoochumSeaward CaveLv.9-12CaveRate 30%
Step 2Jynx ✓Seaward CaveLv.9-12CaveSOS from SmoochumPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCor evolve from Smoochum (Step 1)
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 |
What is Jynx Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Jynx
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Smack Down 2x84-100%KO Thief 2x67-78% | ||
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Litten builds →Fire Fang 2x78-94% Lick 2x25-31% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sableye builds →Thief 2x84-100%KO Shadow Sneak 2x59-71% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x133-157%KO Bite 2x81-96% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x113-134%KO Bite 2x70-84% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x60-72% Feint Attack 2x63-75% | ||
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x94-112%KO Lick 2x30-36% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x99-116%KO Feint Attack 2x66-78% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x139-165%KO Bite 2x87-103%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x123-145%KO Bite 2x76-90% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x102-121%KO Lick 2x32-39% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x53-63% Thief 2x40-48% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 2x106-126%KO Feint Attack 2x71-84% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x133-158%KO Bite 2x82-97% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x119-142%KO Bite 2x72-86% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x60-71% Feint Attack 2x65-78% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x67-79% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Pinsir builds →Brutal Swing 2x79-94% Rock Tomb 2x79-94% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x141-166%KO Bite 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-69% Magnet Bomb 2x67-80% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Lycanroc builds →Rock Tomb 2x116-137%KO Bite 2x77-92% | ||
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x129-152%KO Sucker Punch 2x75-89% Smart Strike 2x75-89% Shadow Sneak 2x45-53% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x76-90% Thief 2x45-53% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x121-143%KO Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Snarl 2x52-62% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x104-123%KO Iron Head 2x85-101%KO Shadow Claw 2x75-89% Night Slash 2x50-59% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x168-199%KO Overheat 2x95-113%KO Leech Life 2x106-125%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-109%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x123-146%KO Leech Life 2x67-79% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% Thief 2x50-59% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Bite 2x87-103%KO Shadow Ball 2x45-53% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x140-165%KO Bug Buzz 2x96-114%KO | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x117-138%KO Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Snarl 2x51-60% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x101-119%KO Iron Head 2x82-97% Shadow Claw 2x72-85% Night Slash 2x48-56% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x165-194%KO Overheat 2x92-109%KO Leech Life 2x102-121%KO Shadow Claw 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x117-138%KO Shadow Claw 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x75-89% Steel Wing 2x69-82% | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x226-266%KO Crunch 2x121-143%KO Stone Edge 2x151-177%KO Fire Blast 2x68-80% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x139-164%KO Bug Buzz 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x121-142%KO Shadow Ball 2x49-59% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x147-174%KO Shadow Ball 2x91-108%KO Thief 2x44-52% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x101-119%KO Iron Head 2x81-96% Shadow Claw 2x71-84% Night Slash 2x47-56% | ||
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x234-275%KO Flare Blitz 2x186-219%KO Crunch 2x124-146%KO Stone Edge 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x410-483%KO Assurance 2x110-130%KO Fire Blast 2x44-53% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x240-283%KO Darkest Lariat 2x171-201%KO Leech Life 2x107-126%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-111%KO | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x123-146%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Thief 2x53-63% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x142-168%KO Bug Buzz 2x99-117%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Altaria's Earthquake hits Jynx for 44-52%. Tangela's Knock Off hits Jynx for 43-51%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureGentle Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Altaria builds →Earthquake44-52% Ice Beam9-11% Draco Meteor27-32% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Tangela builds →Giga Drain21-25% Knock Off 2x43-51% Sludge Bomb25-30% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin22-26% Psychic9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Jynx View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb25-30% Giga Drain21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemQuickclaw NatureImpish Moves View Qwilfish builds →
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Jynx Evolutions
Evolved from Smoochum. Jynx is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Fake Out, Ice Punch and 5 more.
USUM Jynx Best Moveset
115 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed with Ice/Psychic TermStab and AbilityDry Skin healing from Water while increasing Fire vulnerability. MoveLovely Kiss puts targets to sleep. The moveset hits hard and fast but 65/35/95 bulk means Jynx rarely survives a hit. D-tier through glass-cannon offense that one priority move ends.
Best Build
Jynx best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Lovely Kiss
- Psyshock
- Magic Coat
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Jynx gets Captivate and Fake Out 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
Jynx Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Lovely Kiss, Psyshock, Magiccoat, and Ice Beam. Lovely Kiss leads at 0% 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
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves