jellicent
Generation V · #0593 — Floating Pokémon
Jellicent, the Floating Pokémon, is a dual-type Water/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation V that embodies the mysterious and often sinister nature of the ocean depths. With a National Pokédex number of #593, Jellicent stands as one of the more peculiar and haunting creatures in the franchise, earning a fearsome reputation among seafarers and fishermen alike. This ethereal jellyfish-like Pokémon boasts a base stat total of 480, with particular emphasis on its Special Defense of 105 and HP of 100, making it a surprisingly durable defensive presence despite its ghostly appearance. Jellicent's introduction marked an interesting exploration of the Water and Ghost type combination, a pairing that few Pokémon possess and which grants it unique defensive and offensive qualities that set it apart from other aquatic creatures.
Base Stats
Height
2.2m
Weight
135.0kg
Category
Floating Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
white
Shape
tentacles
Abilities
Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Jellicent Biology & Physical Characteristics
Jellicent presents a striking example of sexual dimorphism in Pokémon design, with male and female specimens displaying markedly different appearances despite sharing the same basic jellyfish-like form. Males are predominantly blue with a short white crown and a white collar featuring a distinctive mustache-like pattern at its front, complemented by red eyes with blue sclerae and singular eyelashes on each eye. Females, by contrast, display a pink coloration with a taller, more elaborate white crown and a puffy, ruffled white collar, paired with blue eyes surrounded by red sclerae and double eyelashes on each side, with a heart-shaped red marking beneath their eyes. Both genders possess five tentacles in total: two lengthy tentacles with petal-shaped white-edged extremities and three shorter, tapered appendages that differ between sexes—males feature white spots while females display white frills. Most remarkably, Jellicent's body composition is nearly identical to seawater itself, allowing it to absorb and expel water through its body for propulsion, a mechanism that facilitates its graceful movement through oceanic environments.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Jellicent Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Jellicent exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing equal breeding potential regardless of which gender is selected during breeding activities. These Pokémon belong to the Amorphous egg group, a classification shared with other gelatinous and amorphous creatures such as Grimer, Ditto, and Haunter, indicating compatibility with a diverse range of breeding partners within that egg group. The breeding process requires twenty egg cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps depending on game mechanics, placing it in the moderate hatching time category among Pokémon. Base Happiness values for Jellicent are relatively modest at 70 (or 50 in later generations), requiring moderate interaction and care from trainers to build strong bonds, though this can be improved through consistent positive interactions and leveling up. The gender-specific appearance differences mean that trainers breeding Jellicent will notice immediate visual distinctions in their offspring based on gender, allowing for intentional team composition choices where either the sophisticated male or ornamental female form is preferred.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
+679 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
jellicent's Evolution Chain
Jellicent Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Jellicent evolves from Frillish upon reaching level 40, representing a significant increase in size and power as the smaller jellyfish matures into its formidable adult form. The evolution marks a dramatic physical transformation, with Jellicent growing to a substantial height of 2.2 meters and reaching a weight of 135 kilograms, approximately doubling the dimensions of its pre-evolved form. This growth is accompanied by increases across all base stats, with the most notable improvements appearing in HP, Special Attack, and Special Defense, further establishing Jellicent as a defensive powerhouse. Unlike many Pokémon, Jellicent does not possess a Mega Evolution form or alternate regional variants, though the gender-based differences in appearance persist through evolution and remain permanent characteristics of the species. The level-40 evolution threshold ensures that Jellicent becomes available to trainers during mid-to-late game portions of their adventure in the regions where it naturally appears, providing a valuable tactical option for team composition.
Where to Find
unova route 4
unova
+5 more
unova route 18
unova
+5 more
driftveil city
unova
+1 more
p2 laboratory
unova
+5 more
unova route 17
unova
+5 more
undella town
unova
undella bay
unova
+5 more
unova route 13
unova
virbank city
unova
+1 more
humilau city
unova
virbank complex
unova
+1 more
seaside cave
unova
unova route 21
unova
Jellicent Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Jellicent inhabits the deep oceans and frequents areas near shipping lanes where large vessels operate, establishing a sinister reputation among maritime communities. These Pokémon are known to congregate in schools during full moons, engaging in coordinated hunting behaviors that make them particularly dangerous to any vessels that venture into their territory. According to multiple Pokédex entries, the fate of ships and crew members that wander into Jellicent's habitat is invariably catastrophic: all are sunken, all are lost, and all vanish without trace, suggesting an apex predator of the seas. Jellicent feeds primarily on life energy, a parasitic behavior that appears to directly influence its physical development—the more life force it drains, the larger and more developed its crown becomes, serving as a visible indicator of its predatory success. Fishermen across various regions live in terror of these creatures, with documented instances of Jellicent dragging both fishermen and entire luxury cruise ships to the seafloor, where they are rumored to construct lairs and refuges from the wreckage of their sunken prey.
Pokedex Entries
The fate of the ships and crew that wander into Jellicent’s habitat: all sunken, all lost, all vanished.
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
They propel themselves by expelling absorbed seawater from their bodies. Their favorite food is life energy.
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
The fate of the ships and crew that wander into Jellicent’s habitat: all sunken, all lost, all vanished.
Its body is mostly seawater. It’s said there’s a castle of ships Jellicent have sunk on the seafloor.
The fate of the ships and crew that wander into Jellicent’s habitat: all sunken, all lost, all vanished.
Jellicent is always hanging around fancy cruise ships and tankers, hoping to drag away its prey.
Fishermen are terrified of Jellicent. It’s rumored to drag them into the sea and steal their lives away.
Most of this Pokémon’s body composition is identical to sea water. It makes sunken ships its lair.
Whenever a full moon hangs in the night sky, schools of Jellicent gather near the surface of the sea, waiting for their prey to appear.
Jellicent Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Jellicent is derived from the combination of 'jellyfish' and 'violent,' perfectly encapsulating the creature's aquatic nature and its dangerous predatory behavior. In Japanese, it is known as Burungel, a name whose origins are less transparent but may reference the German word 'Brunnen' meaning fountain or spring, alluding to its water-based biology. Jellicent's design philosophy emphasizes the duality of its typing through visual elements: the ghostly pallor of its white crown and collars reflect its Ghost-type nature, while its jellyfish morphology and aquatic comportment clearly establish its Water-type heritage. The sexual dimorphism in Jellicent's design is particularly noteworthy, as males possess a somewhat dapper, sophisticated appearance with their blue coloration and mustache-like collar pattern, while females present a more elaborate and frilly aesthetic with pink coloration and increased ornamentation. This design choice creates a visual language where both genders are equally menacing despite their distinct presentations, subverting traditional gender-based design tropes in Pokémon while maintaining thematic coherence with the species' maritime haunting behaviors.
Learnable Moves
Jellicent can learn 70 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| acid armor | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| poison sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| water spout | water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wring out | normal | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
Jellicent Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battling, Jellicent functions primarily as a special defensive tank, leveraging its exceptional Special Defense stat of 105 paired with a substantial HP base of 100 to wall special attackers effectively. Its three ability options provide distinct strategic advantages: Water Absorb allows it to heal 25% of its maximum HP when hit by Water-type moves, granting it pseudo-recovery against a common offensive type; Cursed Body grants a 30% chance to disable any move that hits it, creating unpredictable defensive disruption; and the Hidden Ability Damp prevents opponent use of self-destruct and explosion moves, countering specific threatening strategies. With Special Attack of 85, Jellicent can contribute meaningful offensive pressure through its movepool, which includes competitive staples such as Shadow Ball, Hydro Pump, and Scald, enabling it to pressure opponents while maintaining its defensive role. The dual Water/Ghost typing grants it respectable defensive coverage, resisting common offensive types including Water, Ice, Poison, and Bug, while only fearing Dark and Electric-type moves significantly. Jellicent's relatively modest Speed of 60 and weak physical Attack of 60 establish it as a purely special-focused defender, and competitive viability typically centers on building teams that accommodate its slower nature while leveraging its special wall capabilities.
Commonly Asked Questions About Jellicent
What type is Jellicent?
Jellicent is a water and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Jellicent evolve from?
Jellicent evolved from frillish.
What are Jellicent's weaknesses?
Jellicent is weak to ghost, grass, electric and dark type moves.
Where can I find Jellicent?
Jellicent can be found in unova route 4 (unova), unova route 18 (unova) and driftveil city (unova) and 10 other locations.
Jellicent Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Jellicent has carved a distinctive niche within Pokémon culture through its haunting maritime lore and unique Water/Ghost type combination that resonates with fans of darker, more sinister Pokémon designs. The creature's elaborate mythology surrounding sunken ships and stolen life energy created rich narrative possibilities, inspiring significant fan engagement and speculation about the depths of the Pokémon world's oceans. Its gender-based design differences have made Jellicent a focal point for discussions regarding Pokémon sexual dimorphism, with many fans praising its approach to presenting both forms as equally threatening and aesthetically interesting rather than relegating one to a secondary role. The Pokémon has appeared in various anime adaptations and media presentations, though it has not achieved the mainstream recognition of more iconic creatures, maintaining a more niche appeal among dedicated Pokémon enthusiasts and competitive battlers. Jellicent's representation in trading card games and merchandise demonstrates consistent, if moderate, commercial interest, with its unique design and competitive viability ensuring continued relevance in the broader Pokémon community.
Where to Find Jellicent in Every Pokémon Game
Jellicent first became available to players in Generation V through Pokémon Black and White, where it could be found in water routes and caves in its pre-evolved Frillish form, requiring training to level 40 for evolution. The creature has maintained consistent availability across subsequent generations, appearing in both Water routes and various marine habitats in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, as well as the enhanced remakes and later generations. In the Alola region (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon), Jellicent inhabits the Pokédex with entry number 0319, maintaining its signature role as a dangerous ocean-dwelling entity within the expanded region dex. More recent generations including Sword and Shield have continued to include Jellicent in their Pokédex with local number 0306, though its specific encounter locations vary by game and expansion. The Damp Hidden Ability variant remains accessible through specific encounter conditions or special distributions in various titles, though it is typically rarer than its standard-ability counterparts. Jellicent can also be obtained through breeding Frillish pairs within the Amorphous egg group, offering trainers alternative acquisition methods beyond wild encounters.