Type matchups
Damage Jynx takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Psychic type, Jynx has 6 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Ice/Psychic typing.
- With Dry Skin: Fire 2× → 2.5×, Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 115
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 455
Jynx has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (115) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 35 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Jynx can have the abilities Oblivious, Forewarn and Dry Skin.
How to beat Jynx
Jynx takes 2× damage from Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Ice and Psychic moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Ice and Psychic moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Ice and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Jynx is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Smoochum → Jynx), evolving from Smoochum.
Best counters to Jynx
Other Ice/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Jynx weak to?
As an Ice/Psychic type, Jynx takes super-effective damage from Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire and Dark moves.
What is Jynx resistant to?
Jynx resists Psychic and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Jynx?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Jynx with super-effective attacks.