ZU Jynx [DONE]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good Speed tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in ZU. Choice Specs enables Jynx to OHKO common metagame picks like Tangela, Qwilfish, and Rotom and 2HKO Skuntank and physically defensive Alcremie. Psyshock can be used over Psychic to help against specially defensive foes such as Articuno and Wishiwashi. Focus Blast can OHKO Steel-types like Klinklang, Perrserker, and Alolan Sandslash while also threatening Ice-resistant foes like Piloswine and Miltank. Trick cripples special walls like Clefairy and Articuno and make them ineffective. Dry Skin gives Jynx switch-in opportunities against Water-types such as Basculin and Qwilfish, although it must be wary of switching into the occasional Poison Jab from the latter.

Jynx appreciates teammates such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, which can bring it in safely and lure foes like Qwilfish, Altaria, and Tangela for it to take advantage of. Slow bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi also allow it to switch in safely. Entry hazard control is key to Jynx's longevity, so Altaria, Articuno, Rotom, Morpeko, and Kabutops are good partners; most of the aforementioned Pokemon can also use a pivot move to bring Jynx in. Jynx's abysmal physical bulk and common weaknesses mean it requires bulky teammates, especially Knock Off and U-turn absorbers such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison, and Tangela, to sponge physical hits.


[SET]
name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lovely Kiss and a good Speed tier allow Jynx to put an opposing Pokemon to sleep, possibly a defensive wall like Clefairy or Articuno that is expecting Choice Specs Jynx, in the early-game. Once its counter has been put to sleep, Jynx can threaten the rest of the team with its very good coverage. Moreover, Heavy-Duty Boots improves its longevity, allowing it to keep threatening KOs or put a foe to sleep. Nasty Plot is an option to improve Jynx's damage output, exploiting the free turns gained by putting a foe to sleep; however, it is not easy for Jynx to sweep the opposing team even with Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko, and Alolan Persian can switch in on a predicted Nasty Plot and force it out.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Alolan Persian, and Basculin allow Jynx to safely get on the field in a favorable position and give it opportunities to use Lovely Kiss or to fire off a strong STAB move. The same applies to bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi. Jynx's sleep support is beneficial for teammates like Klinklang, Perrserker, and Rapidash, which can take advantage of the free turns and force out common sleep fodder like Clefairy or Articuno. Jynx needs teammates that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Substitute with Nasty Plot over Lovely Kiss is an option to avoid possible misses or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as putting an opposing Pokemon to sleep, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind and Cinccino's Tail Slap. Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOs on faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Alolan Persian, however the difference in power is noticeable, and Jynx's entry hazard weakness gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi, and Uxie can survive hits from Jynx and threaten it with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority Users**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry, and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: Klinklang and Alolan Sandslash can switch into Jynx safely if it locks itself into either of its STAB attacks, but they must be wary of Focus Blast.

**Faster Pokemon**: Alolan Persian, Rapidash, and Morpeko outspeed Jynx and OHKO it; they can also switch in against it on a good prediction. Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill Jynx, but they can never switch into it. Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP.

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Would like to give a look at the Lovely Kiss set before giving a QC.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psyshock / Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good speed tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in the ZU metagame. Choice Specs increases its damage output enabling it to get KOes even with resisted hits mention foes it threatens from an OHKO and some stuffs it can 2HKO. The general lack of Ice resistant Pokemon in the metagame makes Ice Beam an incredibly powerful move, being able to 2HKO the majority of switch-ins. The same applies for Psychic, since Dark-types can’t safely switch into it due to the threat of Ice Beam. Fluff, you don't need to explain what STAB moves do Focus Blast can get a surprise KO on OHKO Steel-types such as Klinklang, Perrserker and Sandslash-Alola that resists Jynx's STAB moves, mention that it also helps with Ice-resisting foes like Piloswine and Miltank, while Psyshock helps against specially defensive foes like Articuno and Wishiwashi. move this earlier to explain the difference between Psychic et Psyshock Trick is an option to cripple special walls and make them ineffective give some examples. Dry Skin and a relatively good Special Defense helps Jynx switch in safely gives switch-in opportunities against Water-types like Basculin, Qwilfish, and Cramorant.

Jynx appreciates teammates that can let it come on the field safely with a pivot move. Thwackey and Silvally-Poison are good examples, since they bait Qwilfish, Altaria and Tangela and can U-turn or Parting Shot to Jynx, allowing it to fire off a strong attack safely and deal a lot of damage. i don't really like how you phrase this. Something like: 'Jynx appreciates teammates that can bring safely bring it via VoltTurn such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison and force in Pokemon Jynx takes advantage of such as Qwilfish, Altaria, and Tangela' would be better imo. Also mention bulkier pivots like Wishiwashi and Clefairy Grassy Terrain support slso mitigates one of Jynx's biggest weaknesses, which is Stealth Rock. Not really worth mentioning Entry hazard control is key to Jynx’s longevity during a game, so Defog users like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom, or Rapid Spin users like Morpeko and Kabutops are good partners idt it's needed to sepparate Spinners from Defoggers, however, mention some of them can also pivot which is very useful for Jynx. Jynx’s very low Defense and annoying Dark and Bug weakness make it very weak against Knock Off or U-turn users, even when they are not offensively strong Pokemon, such as Uxie, Articuno and Wishiwashi, therefore it needs partners that can cover those weaknesses, such as Silvally-Poison, Alcremie and Clefairy. Tangela can help against the multiple physical priority users like Thwackey and Kangaskhan. Rephrase this by saying that Jynx's abysmal physical bulk and common weakness makes it require bulky foes able to sponge physical hits, especially knock off and u-turn.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Lovely Kiss / Focus Blast
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Psychic / Focus Blast
item: Heavy-Duty-Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty-Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Nasty Plot allows Jynx to switch into targets that can’t hurt it or that fear the Choice Specs set, set up and function as a very effective wallbreaker. Jynx’s good Speed tier also helps it setting up, since in many match ups it will be able to Nasty Plot as the opponent switches out and be fast enough to use Lovely Kiss and sleep the opposing Pokemon before it can do anything, allowing a further set up turn or a strong hit with its very good STAB moves and possible Focus Blast coverage. If the opponent has offensive checks to it, like Persian-Alola or Morpeko, it's better to use Lovely Kiss on the first turn to sleep them on the switch, or just attack. Again, Psyshock is an option over Psychic for more consistency against specially bulky Pokemon, but usually the boosts from multiple Nasty Plot should be enough to break them. Heavy-Duty-Boots increases Jynx’s longevity during the game.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Persian-Alola and Basculin all allow Jynx to get on the field safely in a favorable position, usually against Pokemon that don't want to get hit by Ice Beam or Psychic, therefore forcing the opponent to switch in a bulkier Pokemon and giving Jynx the opportunity to set up a Nasty Plot and a Lovely Kiss. However, it needs partners that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino.

Since the main set was changed as the utility of Lovely Kiss was judged superior to Nasty Plot's one, I'm letting you rewrite this before i QC it.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Substitute is an option on the Nasty Plot set over Lovely Kiss to avoid possible misses, or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as sleeping an opposing Pokemon, potentially removing it from the game, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind or Cinccino's Tail Slap. Life Orb can be used over Heavy-Duty-Boots in a team with very good entry hazard control to make a boosted Ice Beam or Psychic even more threatening, but in many match ups it's hard to keep Stealth Rock off the field, and the combination of Life Orb recoil and entry hazard damage leaves Jynx with a very low HP percentage to work with. it is really not worth using Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOes on usually faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Persian-Alola, however the difference in power is noticeable and it makes it harder to threaten the other targets that usually fear Jynx's boosted STAB moves. the reason we don't use choice scarf jynx is mostly its hazard weakness that gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill, something you don't for your speed control.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi, and Uxie can all survive hits and threaten Jynx with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority users**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO it or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: While Perrserker is outsped and 2HKOed by a boosted Jynx, Klinklang can switch into it and threaten it with Gear Grind, while also getting a chance to set up with Shift Gear. However a Choice Specs-boosted Focus Blast will OHKO it. Sandslash-Alola resists the STAB combination very nicely but it's threatened by Focus Blast.

**Faster Pokemon**: Persian-Alola, Rapidash, Morpeko outspeed and OHKO Jynx, and with a good prediction they can switch into it, while Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill it but can never switch in. Jynx is also speed tied with a max Speed Silvally.

**Choice Scarf users**: Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP. this goes together with the above point

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Albi said:
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good speed tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in the ZU metagame. Choice Specs increases its damage output enabling it to OHKO common metagame picks like Tangela, Qwilfish and Rotom and 2HKO Skuntank, Rapidash, and physically defensive Alcremie 2hkoing rapidash isn't very relevant since it outspeeds and ohkoes jynx. Psyshock can be used over Psychic to help against specially defensive foes such as Articuno and Wishiwashi. Focus Blast can OHKO Steel-types like Klinklang, Perrserker and Sandslash-Alola, and Alolan Sandslash (gp) that resist its STAB combination, while also threatening Ice-resistant foes like Piloswine and Miltank. Trick is an option to cripple special walls like Clefairy and Articuno and make them ineffective. Dry Skin gives Jynx switch-in opportunities against Water-types such as Basculin, Qwilfish, don't forget the Oxford comma! and Cramorant.

Jynx appreciates teammates that can safely bring it on the field via VoltTurn such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, while forcing in Pokemon that Jynx takes advantage of, such as Qwilfish, Altaria, and Tangela. Slow bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi also allow it to switch in safely. Entry hazard control is key to Jynx’s longevity during a game, so Altaria, Articuno, Rotom, Morpeko and Kabutops are good partners, especially since most of them can use a pivot move that can be very useful for Jynx. Its abysmal physical bulk and weakness to common typings common weaknesses means it requires bulky teammates able to sponge physical hits, especially Knock Off and U-Turn, such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison, and Tangela.

[SET]
name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty-Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lovely Kiss and a good speed tier allow Jynx to sleep an opposing Pokemon in the early game, possibly a defensive wall like Wishiwashi Clefairy (putting asleep Wishiwashi isn't that valuable due to it commonly running stalk) or Articuno that are likely to switch in in fear of the Choice Specs set. Once its counter is temporarily removed from the game, it can threaten the rest of the team with its very good coverage. Moreover, Heavy-Duty-Boots improves its longevity during the course of a game, allowing it to keep threatening KO's or Lovely Kiss again if the previous sleep fodder was KO'd or woke up. Nasty Plot is an option to improve Jynx's damage output, exploiting the free turns gained by putting a foe to sleep; however, it's not easy for it to KO the entire opposing team even after a Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko or Persian-Alola can actually switch in on the Nasty Plot turn and force Jynx out.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Persian-Alola and Basculin all allow Jynx to get on the field safely in a favorable position via VoltTurn, usually against Pokemon that don't want to get hit by Ice Beam or Psychic, therefore forcing the opponent to switch in a bulkier Pokemon and giving Jynx the opportunity to use Lovely Kiss or to fire off a strong STAB move. However, it needs teammates that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Moreover, defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino. I'd also mention Pokemon that exploit Jynx's Lovely Kiss, not letting the asleep pokemon burn sleep turns. Also mention more bulkier/slower pivots.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Substitute is an option on the Nasty Plot set over Lovely Kiss to avoid possible misses, or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as sleeping an opposing Pokemon, potentially removing it from the game, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind or Cinccino's Tail Slap. Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOes on usually faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Persian-Alola, however the difference in power is noticeable and Jynx's hazard weakness gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill, making it harder to function as speed Speed control.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi, and Uxie can all survive hits and threaten Jynx with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority users**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO it or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: While Perrserker is outsped and 2HKOed by a boosted Jynx, Klinklang can switch into it and threaten it with Gear Grind, while also getting a chance to set up with Shift Gear. However a Choice Specs-boosted Focus Blast will OHKO it. Sandslash-Alola resists the STAB combination very nicely but it's threatened by Focus Blast.

**Faster Pokemon**: Persian-Alola, Rapidash, Morpeko outspeed and OHKO Jynx, and with a good prediction they can switch into it, while Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill it but can never switch in. Jynx is also speed tied with a max Speed Silvally. Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP.

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- Written by: [[Albinson, 490348]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good speed tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in the ZU metagame. Choice Specs increases its damage output enabling it to OHKO common metagame picks like Tangela, Qwilfish and Rotom and 2HKO Skuntank and physically defensive Alcremie. Psyshock can be used over Psychic to help against specially defensive foes such as Articuno and Wishiwashi. Focus Blast can OHKO Steel-types like Klinklang, Perrserker and Alolan Sandslash that resist its STAB combination, while also threatening Ice-resistant foes like Piloswine and Miltank. Trick is an option to cripple special walls like Clefairy and Articuno and make them ineffective. Dry Skin gives Jynx switch-in opportunities against Water-types such as Basculin, Qwilfish, and Cramorant. and Qwilfish, although Jynx must be wary of switching into the occasional Poison Jab from the latter. (Gonna disagree with the additions that Tuthur added here, 0 Atk Qwilfish Poison Jab vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Jynx: 184-217 (67.8 - 80%) -- guaranteed 2HKO, 0- Atk Cramorant Brave Bird vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Jynx: 225-265 (83 - 97.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO)

Jynx appreciates teammates that can safely bring it on the field via VoltTurn such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, while forcing in Pokemon that Jynx takes advantage of, such as Qwilfish, Altaria and Tangela. Slow bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi also allow it to switch in safely. Entry hazard control is key to Jynx’s longevity during a game, so Altaria, Articuno, Rotom, Morpeko and Kabutops are good partners, especially since most of them can use a pivot move that can be very useful for Jynx. Its abysmal physical bulk and common weaknesses means it requires bulky teammates able to sponge physical hits, especially Knock Off and U-Turn, such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison and Tangela.


[SET]
name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty-Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lovely Kiss and a good speed tier allow Jynx to sleep an opposing Pokemon in the early game, possibly a defensive wall like Clefairy or Articuno that are likely to switch in in fear of the Choice Specs set. Once its counter is temporarily removed from the gamehas been put to sleep, it can threaten the rest of the team with its very good coverage. Moreover, Heavy-Duty-Boots improves its longevity during the course of a game, allowing it to keep threatening KO's or Lovely Kiss again if the previous sleep fodder was KO'd or woke up. Nasty Plot is an option to improve Jynx's damage output, exploiting the free turns gained by putting a foe to sleep; however, it's not easy for it to KO the entire opposing team even after a Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko or Persian-Alola can actually switch in on the Nasty Plot turn and force Jynx out.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Persian-Alola and Basculin all allow Jynx to get on the field safely in a favorable position via VoltTurn, usually against Pokemon that don't want to get hit by Ice Beam or Psychic, therefore forcing the opponent to switch in a bulkier Pokemon and giving Jynx the opportunity to use Lovely Kiss or to fire off a strong STAB move. The same applies to bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi. Its sleep support can be exploited by teammates that can abuse free turns and force out the common sleep fodders, such as Klinklang, Perrserker, and Rapidash. However, it needs teammates that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Moreover, defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Substitute is an option on the Nasty Plot set over Lovely Kiss to avoid possible misses, or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as sleeping an opposing Pokemon, potentially removing it from the game, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind or Cinccino's Tail Slap. Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOes on usually faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Persian-Alola, however the difference in power is noticeable and Jynx's hazard weakness gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill, making it harder to function as Speed control.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi and Uxie can all survive hits and threaten Jynx with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority users**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO it or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: While Perrserker is outsped and 2HKOed by a boosted Jynx, Klinklang can switch into it and threaten it with Gear Grind, while also getting a chance to set up with Shift Gear. However a Choice Specs-boosted Focus Blast will OHKO it. Sandslash-Alola resists the STAB combination very nicely but it's threatened by Focus Blast. (I feel like you can just say that Klinklang and Alolan Sandslash (not Sandslash-Alola) can switch into Jynx safely if Jynx locks itself into either of its STAB attacks, but they must be wary of Focus Blast, but this might be slightly too much into GP side so I'll let you decide whether you want to alter this)

**Faster Pokemon**: Persian-Alola, Rapidash, Morpeko outspeed and OHKO Jynx, and with a good prediction they can switch into it, while Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill it but can never switch in. Jynx is also speed tied with a max Speed Silvally.(This section is for strictly faster Pokemon, Poison gets owned by Psychic, while Dark hates Focus Blast, other Silvallies are too uncommon so removing this) Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP.

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
(should probably swap the placement of the SpA and Def evs, def comes first)
[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good speed tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in the ZU metagame. Choice Specs increases its damage output enabling it to OHKO common metagame picks like Tangela, Qwilfish,(AC) and Rotom and 2HKO Skuntank and physically defensive Alcremie. Psyshock can be used over Psychic to help against specially defensive foes such as Articuno and Wishiwashi. Focus Blast can OHKO Steel-types like Klinklang, Perrserker,(AC) and Alolan Sandslash that resist its STAB combination, while also threatening Ice-resistant foes like Piloswine and Miltank. Trick is an option to cripple special walls like Clefairy and Articuno and make them ineffective. Dry Skin gives Jynx switch-in opportunities against Water-types such as Basculin and Qwilfish, although Jynx must be wary of switching into the occasional Poison Jab from the latter.

Jynx appreciates teammates that can safely bring it on the field via VoltTurn such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, while forcing in Pokemon that Jynx takes advantage of, such as Qwilfish, Altaria,(AC) and Tangela. Slow bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi also allow it to switch in safely. Entry hazard control is key to Jynx’s longevity during a game, so Altaria, Articuno, Rotom, Morpeko,(AC) and Kabutops are good partners, especially since most of them can use a pivot move that can be very useful for to bring Jynx in. Its abysmal physical bulk and common weaknesses means it requires bulky teammates able to sponge physical hits, especially Knock Off and U-Turn, such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison,(AC) and Tangela.


[SET]
name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty-(RH)Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
(same thing with the evs)
[SET COMMENTS]

Lovely Kiss and a good speed tier allow Jynx to sleep an opposing Pokemon in the early game early-game, possibly a defensive wall like Clefairy or Articuno that are likely to switch into in fear of (wouldn’t say they’re scared of specs jynx, because they’re switching into it) the Choice Specs set. Once its counter has been put to sleep, it can threaten the rest of the team with its very good coverage. Moreover, Heavy-Duty-(RH)Boots improves its longevity during the course of a game, allowing it to keep threatening KO's or Lovely Kisses again if the previous sleep fodder was KO'd or woke up. Nasty Plot is an option to improve Jynx's damage output, exploiting the free turns gained by putting a foe to sleep; however, it's not easy for it to KO the entire opposing team even after a Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko,(AC) or Persian-Alola Alolan Persian can actually switch in on the Nasty Plot turn and force Jynx out.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Persian-Alola Alolan Persian,(AC) and Basculin all allow Jynx to get on the field safely in a favorable position via VoltTurn, usually against Pokemon that don't want to get hit by Ice Beam or Psychic, therefore forcing the opponent to switch in a bulkier Pokemon and giving Jynx the opportunity to use Lovely Kiss or to fire off a strong STAB move. The same applies to bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi. Its Jynx’s sleep support can be exploited by teammates that can abuse free turns and force out the common sleep fodders, such as Klinklang, Perrserker, and Rapidash. However, it needs teammates that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Moreover, defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Substitute is an option with Nasty Plot over Lovely Kiss to avoid possible misses, or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as sleeping an opposing Pokemon, potentially removing it from the game, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind or Cinccino's Tail Slap multi-hit moves. Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOes on usually faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Persian-Alola Alolan Persian, however the difference in power is noticeable and Jynx's hazard weakness gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill, making it harder to function as Speed speed control.

Checks and Counters
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**Specially Bulky bulky Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi,(AC) and Uxie can all survive hits and threaten Jynx with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority users**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry,(AC) and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO it or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: While Perrserker is outsped and 2HKOed by a boosted Jynx, Klinklang and Alolan Sandslash can switch into it safely if it locks itself into either of its STAB attacks, but they must be wary of Focus Blast.(AP)

**Faster Pokemon**: Persian-Alola Alolan Persian, Rapidash, and Morpeko outspeed and OHKO Jynx, and with a good prediction they can switch into it, while Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill it but can never switch in. Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP.

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Specs
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Jynx's good Speed(capitalize) tier and phenomenal STAB combination make it one of the most powerful special attackers in ZU. Choice Specs increases its damage output enabling it enables Jynx to OHKO common metagame picks like Tangela, Qwilfish, and Rotom and 2HKO Skuntank and physically defensive Alcremie. Psyshock can be used over Psychic to help against specially defensive foes such as Articuno and Wishiwashi. Focus Blast can OHKO Steel-types like Klinklang, Perrserker, and Alolan Sandslash that resist its STAB combination,(RC) while also threatening Ice-resistant foes like Piloswine and Miltank. Trick is an option to cripples special walls like Clefairy and Articuno and makes them ineffective. Dry Skin gives Jynx switch-in opportunities against Water-types such as Basculin and Qwilfish, although Jynx it must be wary of switching into the occasional Poison Jab from the latter.

Jynx appreciates teammates that can safely bring it on the field via VoltTurn such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, while forcing in Pokemon that Jynx takes advantage of, such as Qwilfish, Altaria, and Tangela. Jynx appreciates teammates such as Thwackey and Silvally-Poison, which can bring it in safely and lure foes like Qwilfish, Altaria, and Tangela for it to take advantage of. Slow bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi also allow it to switch in safely. Entry hazard control is key to Jynx's(ASCII Apostrophe) longevity during a game, so Altaria, Articuno, Rotom, Morpeko, and Kabutops are good partners;(comma to semicolon) especially since most of them most of the aforementioned Pokemon can also use a pivot move to bring Jynx in. Its abysmal physical bulk and common weaknesses means it requires bulky teammates to sponge physical hits, especially Knock Off and U-Turn, such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison, and Tangela. Jynx's abysmal physical bulk and common weaknesses mean it requires bulky teammates, especially Knock Off and U-turn absorbers such as Alcremie, Clefairy, Silvally-Poison, and Tangela, to sponge physical hits.


[SET]
name: Lovely Kiss
move 1: Lovely Kiss
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Psychic / Nasty Plot
item: Heavy-Duty-(RH)Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lovely Kiss and a good Speed(capitalize) tier allow Jynx to sleep put an opposing Pokemon in the early-game to sleep, possibly a defensive wall like Clefairy or Articuno that are likely to switch into the Choice Specs set is expecting Choice Specs Jynx,(AC) in the early-game. Once its counter has been put to sleep, it Jynx can threaten the rest of the team with its very good coverage. Moreover, Heavy-Duty Boots improves its longevity during the course of a game, allowing it to keep threatening KO's KOs or Lovely Kisses again if the previous sleep fodder was KO'd or woke up put a foe to sleep. Nasty Plot is an option to improve Jynx's damage output, exploiting the free turns gained by putting a foe to sleep; however, it's not easy for it to KO the entire opposing team even after a Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko, or Alolan Persian can switch in on the Nasty Plot turn and force Jynx out. it is not easy for Jynx to sweep the opposing team even with Nasty Plot, especially considering that Pokemon like Rapidash, Morpeko, and Alolan Persian can switch in on a predicted Nasty Plot and force it out.

Pivots like Thwackey, Silvally-Poison, Alolan Persian, and Basculin all allow Jynx to safely get on the field safely in a favorable position via VoltTurn, usually against Pokemon that don't want to get hit by Ice Beam or Psychic, therefore forcing the opponent to switch in a bulkier Pokemon and giving Jynx the opportunity give it opportunities to use Lovely Kiss or to fire off a strong STAB move. The same applies to bulky pivots like Clefairy and Wishiwashi. Jynx's sleep support can be exploited by teammates that can abuse take advantage of the free turns and force out common sleep fodders,(RC) such as Klinklang, Perrserker, and Rapidash.(Are you saying that these three are the sleep fodder or the teammates? The wording is not clear. If you mean the latter, it should be "Jynx's sleep support is beneficial for teammates like Klinklang, Perrserker, and Rapidash, which can take advantage of the free turns and force out common sleep fodder like [examples].) However, it Jynx needs teammates that cover its weaknesses and can switch into fast Dark-types, so Alcremie and Gurdurr are good partners. Moreover,(RC) Defensive(capitalize) Pokemon like Tangela and Qwilfish stop many priority users and fast physical attackers like Kangaskhan, Thwackey, and Cinccino.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Substitute is an option with Nasty Plot over Lovely Kiss is an option to avoid possible misses,(RC) or status moves from passive Pokemon. However, it's not as powerful as sleeping putting an opposing Pokemon to sleep,(RC) potentially removing it from the game, and it still leaves Jynx vulnerable to Klinklang's Gear Grind or and Cinccino's Tail Slap. Choice Scarf can be run over Choice Specs to get surprise KOes on usually faster Pokemon like Morpeko and Alolan Persian;(comma to semicolon) however,(AC) the difference in power is noticeable,(AC) and Jynx's entry hazard weakness gives it limited opportunities to revenge kill,(RC) making it harder to function as Speed control.(wrong definition of speed control; that is meant for stuff like Thunder Wave, Icy Wind, etc.)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Specially Bulky(Capitalize) Pokemon**: Articuno, Wishiwashi, and Uxie can all survive hits from Jynx and threaten Jynx it with Knock Off or U-turn. However, they need to be careful of Psyshock and Trick or they can eventually get in range of a KO during the course of a game if they lack reliable recovery.

**Priority Users(Capitalize)**: Kangaskhan, Thwackey, Shiftry, and Gurdurr can exploit Jynx's physical frailty to KO or heavily damage it.

**Steel-types**: While Perrserker is outsped and 2HKOed by a boosted Jynx,(RC) Klinklang and Alolan Sandslash can switch into it Jynx safely if it locks itself into either of its STAB attacks, but they must be wary of Focus Blast.(So is Perrserker still a check if it gets outsped and 2HKOed?)

**Faster Pokemon**: Alolan Persian, Rapidash, and Morpeko outspeed and OHKO Jynx, and with a good prediction they can switch into it, while Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill it but can never switch in. Alolan Persian, Rapidash, and Morpeko outspeed Jynx and OHKO it; they can also switch in against it on a good prediction. Cinccino and Manectric can always revenge kill Jynx, but they can never switch into it. Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Rotom can always revenge kill Jynx, although Rotom can't KO it from full HP.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Albi, 490348]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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