Jynx
Human Shape Pokémon
It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
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Strategy Overview
Jynx stands out as a dangerous and effective sweeper and wallbreaker thanks to its access to the incredible Z-Lovely Kiss as well as Nasty Plot, which allows it to boost its Speed and Special Attack while putting foes to sleep. Its excellent dual STAB combination allows Jynx to forgo coverage if it needs to, although Focus Blast is a great option for getting neutral coverage on the entire tier. Jynx also has decent set diversity, with its Choice Scarf and Substitute sets being able to catch foes off guard. Dry Skin gives Jynx even more utility, allowing it to check a plethora of Water-types in the tier including Poliwrath and Floatzel. However, Jynx has awful defenses and a terrible defensive typing, leaving it susceptible to most forms of priority and all entry hazards. While its Speed tier is decent, it still leaves Jynx open to being revenge killed by a number of threats, including a few notable Choice Scarf users such as Dodrio even when Jynx is at +1. Finally, Jynx can have difficulty with Lovely Kiss's accuracy and the prevalence of other base 95 Speed Pokemon, which can lead to very common Speed ties with foes such as Primeape.
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