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Jangmo-o

Scaly Pokémon

Jangmo-o official artwork
Official art
Dragon
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
29.7 kg 65.5 lbs
Base stat total
300 Higher than 14% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
BulletproofSoundproof
Pokédex entryShield
Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that’s become as hard as metal.
See all 6 entries

Base stats

Total 300 · Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP45120–152200–294
Atk5567–117103–229
Def6576–128121–251
SpA4558–10685–207
SpD4558–10685–207
Spe4558–10685–207
Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP45Atk55Def65Spe45SpD45SpA45

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 4

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
DragonFairyIce

Resists

½×
ElectricFireGrassWater
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

3 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.2% of teams · rank #86 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Adamant
EVs
236 Atk / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Dragon
  1. Dragon Dance, Status
  2. Earthquake, Physical, power 100, accuracy 100%
  3. Substitute, Status
  4. Outrage, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.3%
  • 1500 weighting0.2%
  • 1630 weighting0.2%
  • 1760 weighting0.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 Spe50.2%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 76 Spe44.8%
  • Adamant 236 Atk / 236 SpD4.6%
  • Jolly 156 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpD / 156 Spe0.5%
  • Careful 236 Def / 236 SpD0%

Tera types

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 106 · outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf (Choice Scarf)159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Jangmo-o outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Jangmo-o against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106Jangmo-o · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97Jangmo-o · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65Jangmo-o · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

46 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
4ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
8Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
16Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhysical70100%15
20Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
28Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
32Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhysical80100%15
36Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
40Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
44OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10

TM / HM / TR 38

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhysical80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhysical80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpecial13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhysical2590%20
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhysical60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhysical—100%20
EggDragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpecial60100%20
EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20

Evolution

Stage 1 of 3
  1. #0782Jangmo-oDragon
    1. Level 35
      #0783Hakamo-oDragonFighting
      1. Level 45
        #0784Kommo-oDragonFighting

Where to find

Wild in 6 games
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 22–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword 3 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44
Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 45 · slow growth
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 40 egg cycles
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

6 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Scaly Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Gray
Shape
Original Alola#271Original Poni#086Updated Alola#361Updated Poni#108Galar#392Isle of Armor#165Kitakami#131

  1. Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that’s become as hard as metal.

    Shield

  2. They learn to fight by smashing their head scales together. The dueling strengthens both their skills and their spirits.

    Sword

  3. It will never show an enemy its back in battle. Ancient warriors liked Jangmo-o for its valiant disposition and made it one of their own.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It smacks the scales on its head against rocks or against the ground to frighten its opponents. It can also contact its friends with these noises.

    Ultra Sun

  5. They live in mountains where no trace of humans can be detected. Jangmo-o grow little by little as they battle one another.

    Moon

  6. It expresses its feelings by smacking its scales. Metallic sounds echo through the tall mountains where Jangmo-o lives.

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Jangmo-o
Japanese
ジャラコ
Japanese (romaji)
Jyarako
Korean
짜랑꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
心鱗寶
Chinese (Simplified)
心鳞宝
French
Bébécaille
German
Miniras
Spanish
Jangmo-o
Italian
Jangmo-o

Biology

Biology

Jangmo-o strikes its scales to communicate with others of its kind. Its scales are actually fur that have become as hard as metal. They can be melted into pots.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

3 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII