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TL;DR. Smoochum is a ice/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 305. Its lips are the most sensitive parts on its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.
Ice Psychic
Its lips are the most sensitive parts on its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.
Height0.4 m
Weight6.0 kg
AbilitiesOblivious, Forewarn
HiddenHydration
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 45
Attack 30
Defense 15
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 65
Total305
305 base stat total, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 125th among Ice-types.
85 base Special Attack, Smoochum's strongest stat, ranking 68th of 147 Ice-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Smoochum on Daily Pokémon
Smoochum was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Smoochum 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, Smoochum reaches 1,291 CP at level 40 and 1,477 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack153
GO Defense91
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,291
Max CP (L50)1,460
Best buddy (L51)1,477
Raid catch CP 686–738 (L20). Weather boosted 858–922 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Smoochum first appeared on February 13, 2019, during Valentine's Day 2019.
- Smoochum
- Jynx by encounter
Competitive
Smoochum in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Smoochum across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #732 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #732 69.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Smoochum.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Smoochum, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Smoochum?
Smoochum is a Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Smoochum weak to?
Smoochum takes 2× damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Smoochum resistant to?
Smoochum resists Ice, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Smoochum evolve?
Smoochum evolves into Jynx (Level 30).
What generation is Smoochum from?
Smoochum was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0238.
What are Smoochum's base stats?
Smoochum has HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 15, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 65, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Smoochum's abilities?
Smoochum can have the abilities Oblivious, Forewarn, plus the Hidden Ability Hydration.
Is Smoochum legendary or mythical?
No. Smoochum is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Smoochum's best stat?
Smoochum's highest base stat is Special Attack at 85, which ranks 68th of 147 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Smoochum good?
Smoochum has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 125th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Smoochum as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Smoochum is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Bug Rock Ghost Dark Steel
½× Resists
Ice Psychic
Comparison
Smoochum vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 147 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Smoochum | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 76 | -31 |
| Attack | 30 | 72 | -42 |
| Defense | 15 | 74 | -59 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 83 | +2 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 81 | -16 |
| Speed | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Total | 305 | 455 | -150 |
Game appearances
Smoochum appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Smoochum is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Smoochum.
Every main-series game Smoochum is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildLake Acuity (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Icy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Glacial Cavern
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildSeaward Cave
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildFrost Cavern (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTransfer only
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedJynx
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildLake Acuity (Swarm)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildSnowpoint Temple
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- BreedJynx
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- BreedJynx
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Smoochum appears in 14 episodes.
From EP205 (2001-06-21) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Smoochum in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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