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.
It tests everything by touching with its lips, which remember what it likes and dislikes.
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.
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
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
Best Smoochum Moveset
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
- Fake Out
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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
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 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