Jynx

Jynx is an Ice/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Jynx artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0124
Type Ice Psychic
Species Human Shape Pokémon
Height 1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight 40.6 kg (89.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Oblivious
2. Forewarn
Dry Skin (hidden ability)
Local № 0124 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0153 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0124 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0155 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0084 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0110 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0124 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0014 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 159
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Human-Like
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 65
240 334
Attack 50
94 218
Defense 35
67 185
Sp. Atk 115
211 361
Sp. Def 95
175 317
Speed 95
175 317
Total 455 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

Smoochum#0238
Smoochum
Ice · Psychic
(Level 30)
Jynx#0124
Jynx
Ice · Psychic

Jynx changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Yellow Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Gold It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Silver It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Crystal It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Ruby
Sapphire
JYNX walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
FireRed It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
LeafGreen It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Emerald A JYNX sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
HeartGold It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
SoulSilver It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
X It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Y It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
Ultra Sun It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
Ultra Moon Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Sword In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.
Shield The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.

Moves learned by Jynx

Moves learnt by level up

Jynx learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CopycatNormalStatus
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
1Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
16CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
20SingNormalStatus 55
24Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
28Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
40Lovely KissNormalStatus 75
46Mean LookNormalStatus
52Perish SongNormalStatus
58BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70

Egg moves

Jynx learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Jynx gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Role PlayPsychicStatus
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Jynx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
04Calm MindPsychicStatus
07HailIceStatus
12TauntDarkStatus 100
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
33ReflectPsychicStatus
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
58EndureNormalStatus
60Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
67RecycleNormalStatus
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
70FlashNormalStatus 100
72AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
77Psych UpNormalStatus
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Jynx learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CopycatNormalStatus
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
1Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
16CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
20SingNormalStatus 55
24Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
28Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
40Lovely KissNormalStatus 75
46Mean LookNormalStatus
52Perish SongNormalStatus
58BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70

Egg moves

Jynx does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Jynx can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
Triple AxelIcePhysical 20 90

Moves learnt by TM

Jynx is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85
01Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
04Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
21RestPsychicStatus
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
29CharmFairyStatus 100
31AttractNormalStatus 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
35HailIceStatus
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
41Helping HandNormalStatus
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
47Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
51Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
63Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
64AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
69Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
70Trick RoomPsychicStatus
71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus
72Magic RoomPsychicStatus
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
87Draining KissFairySpecial 50 100
91Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus

Moves learnt by TR

Jynx is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
14MetronomeNormalStatus
20SubstituteNormalStatus
25PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
30EncoreNormalStatus 100
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
34Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
35UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
37TauntDarkStatus 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
49Calm MindPsychicStatus
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
65Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
68Nasty PlotDarkStatus
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus

Jynx sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Jynx sprite from Red & Blue Jynx sprite from Silver Jynx sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Jynx sprite from Diamond & Pearl Jynx sprite from Black & White Jynx sprite from X & Y Jynx sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Jynx sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Jynx Shiny sprite from Silver Jynx Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Jynx Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Jynx Shiny sprite from Black & White Jynx Shiny sprite from X & Y Jynx Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Jynx

Red
Blue
Cerulean City
Yellow Trade/migrate from another game
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Ice Path
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Cerulean City
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Evolve Smoochum
Platinum Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Ice Path, Seafoam Islands
Black
White
Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Frost Cavern
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Seaward Cave, Poké Pelago
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands
Sword
Shield
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Smoochum
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Jynx questions

Other languages

English Jynx
Japanese ルージュラ (Rougela)
German Rossana
French Lippoutou
Italian Jynx
Spanish Jynx
Korean 루주라 (rujura)
Chinese (Simplified) 迷唇姐
Chinese (Traditional) 迷唇姐

 

English Human Shape Pokémon
Japanese ひとがたポケモン
German Humanotyp-Pokémon
French Pokémon Humanoïde
Italian Pokémon Umanoide
Spanish Pokémon Forma Humana
Korean 인간형태포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 人形宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 人形寶可夢

Name origin

jinx
curse or bad luck