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jynx
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Jynx

Human Shape Pokémon

IcePsychic

It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.

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

pu Usage: 1.9%
Z-Lovely Kiss
Item
Normalium Z
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Substitute + Nasty Plot
Item
Normalium Z / Leftovers
Ability
Dry Skin
Nature
Timid
EVs
Def 4
SpA 252
Spe 252

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.

Most Used Moves

Ice Beam
92.4%
Psyshock
54.2%
Psychic
43.0%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc