No. 0124

Jynx

Human Shape Pokémon

Official art

Jynx is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire and Dark, with a base stat total of 455. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ice Psychic

Height: 1.4 m 4′07″
Weight: 40.6 kg 89.5 lbs
Base stat total: 455 Higher than 51% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.

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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334

Atk5063–11294–218

Def3549–9567–185

SpA115121–183211–361

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe95103–161175–317

Total455Higher than 51% of Pokémon

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: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

IcePsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

BugDarkFireGhostRockSteel

Resists

½×

IcePsychic

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundWaterGrassElectricDragonFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

With : Fire becomes 2.5×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Jynx outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

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

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be infatuated or taunted. to Intimidate.
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On switch-in, this Pokémon is alerted to the foes' move with the highest power.
Everything about Forewarn →
Other Pokémon with Forewarn 5
Drowzee Hypno Smoochum Munna Musharna
This Pokémon is healed 1/4 by Water, 1/8 by ; is hurt 1.25× by Fire, 1/8 by .
Everything about Dry Skin →
Other Pokémon with Dry Skin 6
Paras Parasect Croagunk Toxicroak Helioptile Heliolisk

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0238SmoochumIcePsychic
1. Level 30
  #0124JynxIcePsychic

Moves

Level up 15


1	CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	30
1	PoundNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).	Ice	Spec	40	100%	25
1	Sweet KissCauses the target to become confused.	Fairy	Status	—	75%	10
12	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
16	CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Normal	Phys	60	100%	25
20	SingCauses the target to fall asleep.	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
24	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
28	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
34	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
40	Lovely KissCauses the target to fall asleep.	Normal	Status	—	75%	10
46	Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
52	Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
58	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5

TM / HM / TR 40


TM63	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Spec	100	100%	15
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TM	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Phys	60	100%	10
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20

Biology

Also known as the "Human Shape" Pokémon, Jynx is a female-only species. It is a purple humanoid with blond hair and a dress, standing 4 feet 7 inches (109 cm) tall, and walks in a dance-like fashion, wiggling its hips in a manner described as "seductive".

It speaks in a language that only other Jynx can understand; though the sound is described as similar to human speech, it has yet to be deciphered, so Jynx usually opts to communicate with dance-like movement instead, the exact rhythm relying on its emotion at the time. The dance affects people, causing them to dance themselves with no regard to their actions.

Jynx is psychic: it can put opponents to sleep by kissing them, and can additionally protect itself with a psychically-generated barrier. Smoochum can evolve into Jynx.

Design & origin

Known in Japan as Rougela, it was renamed "Jynx", a play on the word "jinx", for Western audiences. Jynx resembles the Japanese mythical creature Yuki-onna. Originally portrayed with a black face and dark blue hands, its design was changed to purple coloration after critiques that it perpetuated racism.

A Mega Evolution, Mega Jynx, with a blue dress and extended hair that dragged on the floor, was planned for Pokémon X and Y but did not proceed past the concept art phase.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#243 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
WikipediaWikipedia views: #14 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 5,429 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Human Shape Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Red

: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#124Original Johto#153Updated Johto#155Mountain Kalos#084Updated Alola#110Updated Melemele#110Let’s Go Kanto#124Crown Tundra#014

The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.
Shield
In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.
Sword
Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
Ultra Moon
It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Ultra Sun
It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
X
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Crystal
It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Silver · SoulSilver
It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Gold · HeartGold
Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Jynx
Japanese: ルージュラ
Japanese (romaji): Rougela
Korean: 루주라
Chinese (Traditional): 迷唇姐
Chinese (Simplified): 迷唇姐
French: Lippoutou
German: Rossana
Spanish: Jynx
Italian: Jynx

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 SpA
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 159
: Medium

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 0%♀ 100%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Smoochum: Level 30.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas

Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Seaward CaveSOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Seaward CaveSOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Y 4 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40

X 4 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40

White 2 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–60

Black 2 areas

Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–60

SoulSilver 5 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

HeartGold 5 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–40

Platinum 5 areas

Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–49
Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–51
Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–51

LeafGreen 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 20–100

FireRed 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 20–100

Crystal 3 areas

Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26

Silver 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Gold 4 areas

Ice Path (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24

Blue 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 23–100

Red 1 area

Cerulean CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 23–100

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.