Type matchups
Damage Smoochum takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Psychic type, Smoochum 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.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 15
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 305
Smoochum has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (85) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 45 HP, 15 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Smoochum can have the abilities Oblivious, Forewarn and Hydration.
How to beat Smoochum
Smoochum 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
Smoochum is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Smoochum → Jynx) and evolves into Jynx.
Best counters to Smoochum
Other Ice/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Smoochum weak to?
As an Ice/Psychic type, Smoochum takes super-effective damage from Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire and Dark moves.
What is Smoochum resistant to?
Smoochum resists Psychic and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Smoochum?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Smoochum with super-effective attacks.