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Ultra League PvP guide

Jellicent Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Jellicent is a Water/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #17. Its recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Surf and Shadow Ball.

Ultra League

#17

Meta staple

Type

Water/Ghost

Best Fast Move

Hex

Charged Moves

SurfShadow Ball

Max CP

2,644

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT JELLICENT

Is Jellicent Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Jellicent is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #17.

Jellicent is also one of the strongest options in Great League where it is ranked #20.

Jellicent PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#2090.4Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball
Ultra LeagueBest#1791.1Hex, Surf, Shadow Ball

Best Moveset for Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP

Hex
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG7Energy+13Turns3DPT2.33EPT4.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Surf
water

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Shadow Ball
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

The recommended PvP moveset for Jellicent is Hex with Surf and Shadow Ball.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Jellicent in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bubble
water

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+11Turns3DPT2.67EPT3.67

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

HexRecommended
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG7Energy+13Turns3DPT2.33EPT4.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Charged Moves

Bubble Beam
water

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Ice Beam
ice

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost55

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Shadow BallRecommended
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

SurfRecommended
water

Charged Move · STAB

DMG75Energy cost45

Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel

Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water

Jellicent PvP Move Counts

Hex → Surf

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4343

Hex → Shadow Ball

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4444

Jellicent Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Jellicent wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Jellicent Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Jellicent's Water/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • dark1.6×
  • electric1.6×
  • ghost1.6×
  • grass1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.391×
  • normal0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • fire0.625×
  • ice0.625×
  • poison0.625×
  • steel0.625×
  • water0.625×

Best Counters to Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Jellicent in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Jellicent's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Double Kickfighting

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Leaf Bladegrass

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    41% HP

  • Sacred Swordfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    9% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Shadow Clawghost

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    20% HP

  • Ice Beamice

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    19% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Taildragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Crunchdark

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    31% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    26% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    21% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    18% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    29% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    23% HP

Ratings are shown from Jellicent's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Jellicent.

Best Teammates for Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Jellicent should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 3 of Jellicent's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Jellicent's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Jellicent's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Jellicent's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Jellicent's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Jellicent

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#11/14/141,49824.52,122,117
#20/15/141,49324.52,119,837
#30/15/151,49624.52,119,837
#41/15/131,49924.52,119,668
#50/13/91,499252,113,597
Ultra League#16/14/152,500504,496,245
#26/15/152,49249.54,492,850
#35/15/152,492504,492,271
#47/14/122,500504,478,485
#57/15/132,49749.54,475,103

Jellicent Stats in Pokémon GO

Jellicent's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Jellicent 1/14/14 (Best IV)

Level
24.5
CP
1,498
Attack
105.8
Defense
127
HP
158

Ultra League

Jellicent 6/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,500
Attack
138.6
Defense
161.3
HP
201

Jellicent Evolution

Jellicent

Pokémon Similar to Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP

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Jellicent Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP?

Jellicent's recommended PvP moveset is Hex with Surf and Shadow Ball.

Is Jellicent good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Jellicent is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #17.

What counters Jellicent in Pokémon GO PvP?

Virizion, Feraligatr and Zygarde (Complete Forme) are among the strongest current counters to Jellicent in Ultra League.

What is Jellicent weak to in Pokémon GO?

Jellicent is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).