Competitive Information for Jynx [Sword/Shield]
Ice / Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon is healed 1/4 by Water, 1/8 by Rain; is hurt 1.25x by Fire, 1/8 by Sun.
On switch-in, this Pokemon is alerted to the foes' move with the highest power.
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to Intimidate.
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Note: Pokemon with the Dry Skin ability are immune to Water attacks but also take more damage from Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Jynx? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Jynx, the marvelous Ice and Psychic-typed Pokémon! Jynx is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Delve into Jynx's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Lovely Kiss
- Taunt
- Trick Room
Jynx excels as pretty popular Special Sweeper during single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to crush rivals using powerful special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Jynx from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Oblivious, Jynx cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Lovely Kiss is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Frost Breath
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball / Bubble Beam
Jynx stands out as a dazzling Special Sweeper in single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Focus Sash helps protect Jynx from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Jynx's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Oblivious, Jynx cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate. Shadow Ball or Bubble Beam are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Frost Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (always results in a critical hit).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bubble Beam is a special 65-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Dry Skin
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 1 Spe
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast / Rain Dance
- Mean Look
- Perish Song
Jynx proves to be a magnificent Special Tank for single battles. It's purpose is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Life Orb boosts the power of Jynx's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Dry Skin, Jynx is healed 1/4 by water 1/8 by rain; is hurt 1.25x by fire 1/8 by sun.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
◆ Mean Look is a status move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Perish Song is a status move (all active pokemon will faint in 3 turns).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Jynx? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Jynx stands out as an impressive Special Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with brute special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Jynx's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Jynx from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Oblivious, Jynx cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Jynx cannot move next turn).
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 220 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Frost Breath
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Jynx is a magnificent Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Jynx from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Oblivious, Jynx cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate. Shadow Ball or Bubble Beam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Jynx's ice-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Frost Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (always results in a critical hit).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Jynx can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Jynx.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Jynx can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Jynx
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Lovely Kiss, Toxic
Moves that boost Jynx's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Skull Bash
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Jynx
- Fake Out
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Light Screen
- Lovely Kiss
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Skill Swap
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Jynx in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 12/0/0/252/0/244 )
- Optimize Jynx's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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