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Battle Strategy
Jumpluff functions as a premier fast support and disruptor, primarily utilized on Sun-based teams to activate its Chlorophyll ability. Its goal is to outspeed the entire field to land status moves like Sleep Powder or provide utility through Tailwind and Strength Sap.
Best Used In
Jumpluff excels in Gen 9 VGC Regulation G and sun-focused teams where its speed can be abused to provide immediate speed control and sleep pressure.
Strengths
- ›High Speed stat further doubled by Chlorophyll
- ›Access to reliable recovery through Strength Sap
- ›Utility movepool including Sleep Powder, Tailwind, and Encore
- ›Immunity to Ground-type moves and powder-based moves
Weaknesses
- ›X4 weakness to Ice-type moves
- ›Extremely low offensive stats (Base 55 Attack and Special Attack)
- ›Poor defensive bulk makes it susceptible to priority moves
- ›Useless if Taunted or if weather is changed
Competitive Tips
- ›Use a Timid or Jolly nature with 252 Speed EVs to ensure you outspeed Choice Scarf users under Sun.
- ›Equip a Focus Sash to compensate for its frailty, allowing it to survive one hit and at least set Tailwind.
- ›In VGC, use Tera Ghost to avoid Fake Out and Extreme Speed and safely execute Sleep Powder.
- ›Utilize Infiltrator as an alternative ability to bypass Reflect, Light Screen, and Substitutes.
- ›Cycle Strength Sap against physical attackers to prolong Jumpluff's presence on the field while neutering threats.
Recommended Teammates
Torkoal
Provides Drought to activate Chlorophyll and benefits from Jumpluff's Tailwind support.
Koraidon
Sets Orichalcum Pulse sun and appreciates Jumpluff's ability to put threats to sleep.
Walking Wake
Benefits from Sun and Tailwind to maximize its Proto-Synthesis boosted Special Attack.
Chi-Yu
Becomes a terrifying sweeper under Tailwind with its Beads of Ruin lowering opponent SpDef.
Groudon
A classic Uber-tier partner that sets sun, allowing Jumpluff to act as a fast Encore/disruptor.
Game History
Introduced in Generation II as the final evolution of Hoppip, Jumpluff has historically occupied lower tiers like NU and PU. It saw a massive surge in relevance in Generation IX VGC as a niche but effective sun-support option next to Koraidon or Torkoal.
Trivia
- ◆Its design is based on the final seeding stage of a dandelion.
- ◆Jumpluff is the lightest fully-evolved Pokémon that can learn the move Fly via HM in certain spin-offs.
- ◆According to its Pokéball entries, it can control its flight by maneuvering its spores even in high winds.
- ◆In the anime, Officer Jenny used the Hoppip line as a 'wind-gauge' to predict weather patterns.
- ◆Despite having 'jump' in its name and being a Grass-type, it cannot learn the move High Jump Kick.
- ◆It shares its category name 'Cottonweed Pokémon' with its pre-evolution, Skiploom.
Moves · 78 total
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Gold
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Ruby
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Emerald
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FireRed
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Black
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White
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Black 2
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X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Ultra Sun
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