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Smoochum

Smoochum is a Baby Pokémon in the Pokémon series, introduced in Generation II with Pokémon Gold and Silver. It is the infant form of Jynx and is classified in the game as the Kiss Pokémon. Smoochum is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon, sharing the dual-typing that Jynx later exhibits.

In appearance, Smoochum is a small, humanoid Pokémon with a round body and a large head, notable

Smoochum’s standard abilities are Oblivious or Forewarn, reflecting its innocent, unaware nature and its awareness of

As part of the Gen II addition of baby Pokémon, Smoochum contributed to expanding early-game options by

for
its
distinctive
lips.
It
evolves
into
Jynx
when
it
reaches
a
sufficient
level
of
friendship
with
its
trainer,
a
common
condition
for
baby
Pokémon
to
evolve
into
their
evolutionary
counterparts.
other
Pokémon’s
moves.
In
early
generations,
its
role
in
battles
often
centers
on
using
its
Ice
and
Psychic
typing
to
surprise
opponents
after
evolving,
while
its
initial
stats
and
movepool
are
limited
compared
to
its
evolved
form.
providing
a
pre-evolved
path
to
Jynx
and
reinforcing
the
series’
approach
to
nurturing
Pokémon
through
friendship-based
evolutions.
Its
name
derives
from
a
blend
of
“smooch”
and
“charm,”
reflecting
its
baby
charm
and
reliance
on
affectionate
development
to
reach
its
final
form.