# Jynx - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Jynx builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Jynx Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Jynx)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Jynx
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Dry Skin: Water moves become 0x, while Fire damage is increased.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.985%
- **Ice Beam**: 99.706%
- **Rain Dance**: 55.252%
- **Helping Hand**: 54.325%
- **Trick Room**: 44.518%
- **Skill Swap**: 39.273%
- **Other**: 6.942%

## Common Abilities
- **Dry Skin**: 99.622%
- **Oblivious**: 0.377%
- **Forewarn**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 54.924%
- **Focus Sash**: 44.874%
- **Other**: 0.202%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 45.153%
- **Ferrothorn**: 42.400%
- **Zapdos**: 42.400%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 39.111%
- **Primarina**: 38.572%
- **Volcarona**: 37.787%

## FAQ for Jynx in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Jynx?
The most common moves for Jynx are Fake Out, Ice Beam, Rain Dance, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Jynx?
Jynx is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Ferrothorn, Zapdos, Salamence-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Jynx weak to and resistant against?
Jynx is weak to Fire (2x), Bug (2x), Rock (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), Steel (2x), resists Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Dry Skin: Water moves become 0x, while Fire damage is increased.

### Which Tera Types are best for Jynx?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Jynx?
The top build for Jynx features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 44.383% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Jynx?
Jynx is most effectively run with the ability **Dry Skin** (99.622%) and the item **Adrenaline Orb** (54.924%).

### What is the most common role for Jynx?
Based on common item usage (Adrenaline Orb), Jynx often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Jynx?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **455** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Jynx on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Jynx) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Jynx
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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