Jynx

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Jynx is an Ice/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Human Shape Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	124
Type	Ice Psychic
Species	Human Shape Pokémon
Height	4′07″ (1.4 m)
Weight	89.5 lbs (40.6 kg)
Abilities	1. Oblivious 2. Forewarn Dry Skin (hidden ability)
Local №	124 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 153 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 124 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 155 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 084 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 110 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	159
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Human-Like
Gender	0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles	25 (base 6,400 steps)

Base stats

HP	65	240	334
Attack	50	94	218
Defense	35	67	185
Sp. Atk	115	211	361
Sp. Def	95	175	317
Speed	95	175	317
Total	455	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Jynx.

Oblivious ability Forewarn ability Dry Skin ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2				½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2	2	2		2	2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2				½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2	2	2		2	2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2.5	0			½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½	2	2	2		2	2

Evolution chart

#238
Smoochum
Ice · Psychic

(Level 30)

#124
Jynx
Ice · Psychic

Jynx changes

In Generation 3, Jynx does not have the Forewarn ability.
In Generation 1, Jynx has a base Special stat of 95.
In Generations 1-4, Jynx has a base experience yield of 137.

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Yellow	Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Gold	It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Silver	It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Crystal	It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Ruby Sapphire	JYNX walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
FireRed	It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
LeafGreen	It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Emerald	A JYNX sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
HeartGold	It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
SoulSilver	It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
X	It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Y	It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
Ultra Sun	It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Ultra Moon	Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.

Moves learned by Jynx

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Jynx learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Draining Kiss	Fairy	50	100
1	Lick	Ghost	30	100
1	Lovely Kiss	Normal	—	75
1	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Lick	Ghost	30	100
8	Lovely Kiss	Normal	—	75
11	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
15	Double Slap	Normal	15	85
18	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
21	Heart Stamp	Psychic	60	100
25	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
28	Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
33	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100
39	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
44	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
49	Wring Out	Normal	—	100
55	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
60	Blizzard	Ice	110	70

Egg moves

Jynx learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Jynx egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Captivate	Normal	—	100
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Meditate	Psychic	—	—
Miracle Eye	Psychic	—	—
Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100
Wish	Normal	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Jynx can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Covet	Normal	60	100
Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
Heal Bell	Normal	—	—
Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Magic Room	Psychic	—	—
Recycle	Normal	—	—
Role Play	Psychic	—	—
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Trick	Psychic	—	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100
Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Jynx. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Confusion	Psychic	50	100	Level up
Copycat	Normal	—	—	Level up
Lucky Chant	Normal	—	—	Level up
Psychic	Psychic	90	100	Level up
Sing	Normal	—	55	Level up
Sweet Kiss	Fairy	—	75	Level up
Uproar	Normal	90	100	Move tutor

Moves learnt by TM

Jynx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
7	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Aurora Veil	Ice	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
79	Frost Breath	Ice	60	90
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Jynx can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Thrash	Normal	120	100	Generation 1 — Level up
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100	Generation 1 — TM
Psywave	Psychic	—	80	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Submission	Fighting	80	80	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Teleport	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Water Gun	Water	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Sweet Scent	Normal	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	Normal	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	Normal	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Metronome	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Jynx learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Draining Kiss	Fairy	50	100
1	Lick	Ghost	30	100
1	Lovely Kiss	Normal	—	75
1	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Lick	Ghost	30	100
8	Lovely Kiss	Normal	—	75
11	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
15	Double Slap	Normal	15	85
18	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
21	Heart Stamp	Psychic	60	100
25	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
28	Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
33	Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100
39	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
44	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
49	Wring Out	Normal	—	100
55	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
60	Blizzard	Ice	110	70

Egg moves

Jynx learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Jynx egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Captivate	Normal	—	100
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Meditate	Psychic	—	—
Miracle Eye	Psychic	—	—
Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
Wake-Up Slap	Fighting	70	100
Wish	Normal	—	—

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Jynx. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Confusion	Psychic	50	100	Level up
Copycat	Normal	—	—	Level up
Lucky Chant	Normal	—	—	Level up
Psychic	Psychic	90	100	Level up
Sing	Normal	—	55	Level up
Sweet Kiss	Fairy	—	75	Level up

Moves learnt by TM

Jynx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
7	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Aurora Veil	Ice	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
79	Frost Breath	Ice	60	90
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Jynx can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Thrash	Normal	120	100	Generation 1 — Level up
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100	Generation 1 — TM
Psywave	Psychic	—	80	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Submission	Fighting	80	80	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Teleport	Psychic	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Water Gun	Water	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Sweet Scent	Normal	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	Normal	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	Normal	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Metronome	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Jynx sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal
Shiny	—

See all Jynx sprites

Where to find Jynx

Red Blue	Cerulean City
Yellow	Trade/migrate from another game
Gold Silver Crystal	Ice Path
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Cerulean City
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl	Evolve Smoochum
Platinum	Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold SoulSilver	Ice Path, Seafoam Islands
Black White	Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Frost Cavern
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Seaward Cave, Poké Pelago

Answers to Jynx questions

Other languages

English	Jynx
Japanese	ルージュラ (Rougela)
German	Rossana
French	Lippoutou

Name origin

jinx: curse or bad luck