Smoochum is a baby Pokemon from Gen 2 — it can't hold its own in battle yet. The payoff is Jynx, which is where the real competitive value lives. Worth raising if you need one on your team. Its typing leaves 6 weaknesses to cover, which limits where it can switch in safely.
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.
Its lips are the most sensitive part of its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.
It always rocks its head slowly backwards and forwards as if it is trying to kiss someone.
Smoochum Weakness
FragileType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
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Breeding's the move. Fake Out and Ice Punch 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Smoochum can't be caught in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Bring it over from Crystal, Diamond, or Brilliant Diamond instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Smoochum is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Also found in:
Smoochum is meant to evolve into Jynx. At 305 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Smoochum evolves into Jynx at level 30. Smoochum is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Oblivious is the go-to ability for Smoochum. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Its hidden ability Hydration can work in specific setups. Forewarn is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Smoochum is leaning toward the special side (base 85 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Smoochum appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Smoochum spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
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