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Cherub Agent · Aug 21st, 2012, 9:14:22 AM

Jynx @ Leftovers
Dry Skin / Timid
EVs: 8 HP / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
- Substitute
- Nasty Plot
- Lovely Kiss
- Ice Beam

Role: Special Sweeper

What it does: Jynx is a fantastic Pokemon in this metagame. Dry Skin was a beautiful ability for her, as an immunity to Water really helps in setting up. Jynx has the Water immunity, not to mention Ice and Psychic resistances, which allow her to comfortably set up in the faces of bulky Water-types (especially Slowbro if it lacks Fire Blast). Don't be put off by the fact that she relies only on Ice Beam to damage opponents, as it has excellent neutral coverage in the tier. Furthermore, Jynx can actually OHKO specially defensive Cryogonal when at +6 and after Stealth Rock. Her power really isn't to be underestimated, since Ice Beam cheerfully OHKOs practically all Pokemon weak to it, such as Rhydon and Nidoqueen, without a boost. Jynx's great Speed means that she can also outpace significant offensive threats in the metagame, including Moltres, Lilligant and Nidoqueen, and OHKO them all even without a boost after Stealth Rock (only needed for Moltres). Resists such as Crawdaunt and even Entei face a OHKO after some entry hazard damage and a Nasty Plot boost. The Evs allow Jynx to switch into Stealth Rock five times if it's used on a Rain team, and 4 times if used without weather.

Good Teammates: Jynx really appreciates having either Steelix or Magneton as a partner, as they can remove and counter Klinklang, Escavalier and Cinccino. A Poison-type that can absorb Toxic Spikes is also a really big help, as they really limit Jynx's longevity. Roselia is an excellent choice, as she can also setup hazards for Jynx. Rapid Spinners are always good choices for Pokemon weak to Stealth Rock; Kabutops is an excellent choice and can also switch in on Entei and take it down. Jynx can come in on the Water- and Grass-type moves aimed at Ground-types, while they can come in on the Rock-type moves aimed at Jynx. Rhydon is a fantastic choice as it hard counters Entei and can also lay down Stealth Rock.

What Counters It: This is a bit tricky, as Jynx can simply put her best counter to sleep and use it as setup bait. However, Lovely Kiss can miss, so it's always best to set upa Substitute when Jynx forces a switch before using Lovely Kiss, as not only does it grant Jynx a safety net in case the move misses, but it could also be that the opponent would switch in a Pokemon that's no longer any use in the match and hope to use it as sleep fodder. Behind a Substitute, Jynx can choose what Pokemon to put to sleep. However, once Sleep Clause is active, there are a number of Pokemon that can cause Jynx trouble. Chief among these are the unholy trio of Klinklang, Escavalier and Cinccino. Klinklang resists Ice Beam, and can set up on Jynx, knowing that Gear Grind will both break the Substitute Jynx is hiding behind and KO on the consecutive hit. Escavalier has plenty of bulk to withstand Ice Beam, not to mention the fact that it resists it, and can OHKO Jynx with any of its moves. Cinccino can't switch in, but it is an excellent way to make sure that Jynx doesn't run through your entire team, thanks to its multi-hit moves that can all KO Jynx. Then there's a number of Pokeon that can outrun and OHKO Jynx if it's not behind a Substitute, such as Scolipede, Scyther, Accelgor, Manectric, Entei, and others. Magneton and Steelix are excellent answers to most of these, as is having Stealth Rock on the field, as loads of these Pokemon are weak to Rock

Any Additional Info: There's a reason Jynx was banned from NU :) Not to mention it has an analysis for every tier it's allowed in...

Aug 21st, 2012, 9:14:22 AM	#5
Cherub Agent I may be dead, but I'm still pretty. Which is more than I can say for you Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,227 intimidatingly cute Mentor	Jynx @ Leftovers Dry Skin / Timid EVs: 8 HP / 248 SpA / 252 Spe - Substitute - Nasty Plot - Lovely Kiss - Ice Beam Role: Special Sweeper What it does: Jynx is a fantastic Pokemon in this metagame. Dry Skin was a beautiful ability for her, as an immunity to Water really helps in setting up. Jynx has the Water immunity, not to mention Ice and Psychic resistances, which allow her to comfortably set up in the faces of bulky Water-types (especially Slowbro if it lacks Fire Blast). Don't be put off by the fact that she relies only on Ice Beam to damage opponents, as it has excellent neutral coverage in the tier. Furthermore, Jynx can actually OHKO specially defensive Cryogonal when at +6 and after Stealth Rock. Her power really isn't to be underestimated, since Ice Beam cheerfully OHKOs practically all Pokemon weak to it, such as Rhydon and Nidoqueen, without a boost. Jynx's great Speed means that she can also outpace significant offensive threats in the metagame, including Moltres, Lilligant and Nidoqueen, and OHKO them all even without a boost after Stealth Rock (only needed for Moltres). Resists such as Crawdaunt and even Entei face a OHKO after some entry hazard damage and a Nasty Plot boost. The Evs allow Jynx to switch into Stealth Rock five times if it's used on a Rain team, and 4 times if used without weather. Good Teammates: Jynx really appreciates having either Steelix or Magneton as a partner, as they can remove and counter Klinklang, Escavalier and Cinccino. A Poison-type that can absorb Toxic Spikes is also a really big help, as they really limit Jynx's longevity. Roselia is an excellent choice, as she can also setup hazards for Jynx. Rapid Spinners are always good choices for Pokemon weak to Stealth Rock; Kabutops is an excellent choice and can also switch in on Entei and take it down. Jynx can come in on the Water- and Grass-type moves aimed at Ground-types, while they can come in on the Rock-type moves aimed at Jynx. Rhydon is a fantastic choice as it hard counters Entei and can also lay down Stealth Rock. What Counters It: This is a bit tricky, as Jynx can simply put her best counter to sleep and use it as setup bait. However, Lovely Kiss can miss, so it's always best to set upa Substitute when Jynx forces a switch before using Lovely Kiss, as not only does it grant Jynx a safety net in case the move misses, but it could also be that the opponent would switch in a Pokemon that's no longer any use in the match and hope to use it as sleep fodder. Behind a Substitute, Jynx can choose what Pokemon to put to sleep. However, once Sleep Clause is active, there are a number of Pokemon that can cause Jynx trouble. Chief among these are the unholy trio of Klinklang, Escavalier and Cinccino. Klinklang resists Ice Beam, and can set up on Jynx, knowing that Gear Grind will both break the Substitute Jynx is hiding behind and KO on the consecutive hit. Escavalier has plenty of bulk to withstand Ice Beam, not to mention the fact that it resists it, and can OHKO Jynx with any of its moves. Cinccino can't switch in, but it is an excellent way to make sure that Jynx doesn't run through your entire team, thanks to its multi-hit moves that can all KO Jynx. Then there's a number of Pokeon that can outrun and OHKO Jynx if it's not behind a Substitute, such as Scolipede, Scyther, Accelgor, Manectric, Entei, and others. Magneton and Steelix are excellent answers to most of these, as is having Stealth Rock on the field, as loads of these Pokemon are weak to Rock Any Additional Info: There's a reason Jynx was banned from NU :) Not to mention it has an analysis for every tier it's allowed in... __________________ (16:08) <@skylight> BUT I DID NOTHING WRONG (16:08) <@skylight> CHERUB (16:08) <@skylight> i will FUCK YOU (17:20) <@skylight> ill luvdisc your ass Last edited by Cherub Agent; Aug 21st, 2012 at 10:50:30 AM.