Jynx
TL;DR. Jynx is a ice/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 455. It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Jynx in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Jynx reaches 2,555 CP at level 40 and 2,923 CP as a best buddy.
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Jynx in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Jynx across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #881 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Jynx.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Jynx, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Jynx?
Jynx is a Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Jynx weak to?
Jynx takes 2× damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Jynx resistant to?
Jynx resists Ice, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Jynx evolve?
Jynx evolves from Smoochum (Level 30). Jynx is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Jynx from?
Jynx was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0124.
What are Jynx's base stats?
Jynx has HP 65, Attack 50, Defense 35, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 95, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Jynx's abilities?
Jynx can have the abilities Oblivious, Forewarn, plus the Hidden Ability Dry Skin.
Is Jynx legendary or mythical?
No. Jynx is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Jynx's best stat?
Jynx's highest base stat is Special Attack at 115, which ranks 26th of 147 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Jynx good?
Jynx has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 91st among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Jynx as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Jynx is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Jynx vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 147 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Jynx | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 76 | -11 |
| Attack | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Defense | 35 | 74 | -39 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 83 | +32 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 81 | +14 |
| Speed | 95 | 69 | +26 |
| Total | 455 | 455 | +0 |
Jynx appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Jynx is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Jynx in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.
Jynx appears in 11 episodes.
From EP052 (1998-07-09) through AG168 (2006-03-16).
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- EP064 It's Mr. Mime Time! Original 1999-09-27
- EP090 In the Pink Original 2000-02-12
- EP099 Tracey Gets Bugged Original 2000-04-01
- EP108 The Pokémon Water War Original 2000-08-26
- EP241 Whichever Way the Wind Blows Original 2003-03-22
- EP250 One Trick Phony! Original 2003-05-17
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG115 Mean with Envy Advanced Generation 2006-04-01
- AG116 Pacifidlog Jam Advanced Generation 2006-04-08
- AG168 Three Jynx and a Baby! Advanced Generation 2006-11-25
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Jynx cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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