Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Smoochum's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.
It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.
Type-wise, Smoochum takes extra damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Smoochum's special bulk (base 65 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 |
Archaludon's Flash Cannon hits Smoochum for 82-97%. Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (97-114%). Annihilape's Drain Punch also KOs at 118-139%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Smoochum View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x82-97% Dragon Pulse44-51% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Smoochum View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Smoochum View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch118-139%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Smoochum View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Smoochum View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x314-369%KO | ||
This is the baby stage. Smoochum grows into Jynx at level 30. Want more? Breed the adults. Baby Pokemon sit in the Undiscovered egg group. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The Sash lets Smoochum ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Forewarn squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Sp. Def EVs push damage output.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Smoochum 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
Breeding's the move. Fake Out and Role Play give Smoochum options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Psychic. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Fake Out give Smoochum options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Dream Eater. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Captivate and Fake Out give Smoochum options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ghost coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Dream Eater. The egg moves push it further.
Easy grab on Smoochum with high spawn rates across 18 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Smoochum in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Before you go hunting for Smoochum, check which of the 18 spots belong to your version. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl each have different walking encounters at Lv. 16-63.
A solid number of locations for Smoochum with decent spawn rates across endgame 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.
Best Locations to Catch Smoochum in Sword & Shield
24 walking encounters at Lv. 60-65 for Smoochum across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Smoochum's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Smoochum in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Smoochum doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Crystal, Diamond, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Smoochum is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Smoochum shows up in 16 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, most recently in Gold & Silver and Crystal.
Smoochum appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Smoochum spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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