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jynx
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Jynx

Human Shape Pokémon

IcePsychic

Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.

Base Stats

HP 65
Attack 50
Defense 35
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 95
Speed 95
Total 455

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

jynx Jynx Lv. 30

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Human Shape Pokémon
Height 1.4 m
Weight 40.6 kg
Base Exp 159
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 0% ♂ / 100% ♀
Habitat Urban
Egg Groups Humanshape

Sprites

jynx Front Front
jynx Back Back
jynx Front Shiny Front Shiny
jynx Back Shiny Back Shiny
jynx Official Art Official Art
jynx Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ru Usage: 0.7%
Special Attacker
Moves
Focus Blast / Hidden Power Fire
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Substitute + Nasty Plot
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 8
SpA 248
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Moves
Trick / Lovely Kiss
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

A remnant of the rebellious late 90's fashion trends, Jynx's competitive merits are by no means as grotesque as her aesthetics. Sporting an excellent base 115 Special Attack, coupled with a superb base 95 Speed, Jynx is one of the most potent special attackers in RU. Dream World bestowed Jynx with one amazing ability, Dry Skin. With Dry Skin, Jynx can set up on bulky Water-types such as Lanturn and Alomomola. Moreover, Jynx's signature move Lovely Kiss allows her to incapacitate almost any opponent, then taking advantage of the situation to set up a Substitute or acquire a Nasty Plot boost.

Unfortunately, the bane of Jynx's existence is her frailty, horrendous defensive typing, and her Stealth Rock weakness. To make matters worse, priority attackers run rampant in RU and almost all of them can outright OHKO Jynx. Jynx's movepool doesn't give her any relief either, as she frequently has to rely on two inaccurate moves in Lovely Kiss and Focus Blast to sweep; if either of the aforementioned moves miss, it will likely mean the end of Jynx. While taking an attack isn't in her best interest, dishing one out most certainly is. When played to her strengths, Jynx's offensive prowess is daunting.

Most Used Moves

Ice Beam
100.0%
Psychic
74.3%
Taunt
70.9%
Counter
46.3%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc