Introduced in generation two, with the Pokemon Gold and Silver games, Jumpluff is a dual type grass and flying Pokemon. It is the third stage evolution of its three stage evolution line and evolves from Skiploom, which evolves from Hoppip once they reach the level thresholds. Jumpluff is classified by the Pokedex as the “Cottonweed Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design This guide will showcase Jumpluff’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Jumpluff.
About Jumpluff
As a generation two Pokemon, Jumpluff first appeared in the Original Series of the anime in the episode An Egg-Sighting Adventure!. In this episode, Officer Jenny uses a Jumpluff to look for fingerprints at an investigation. The Pokedex states that Jumpluff will migrate from season to season. They will ride warm wind to the south and it will land when it encounters cold wind.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Original Series: An Egg-Sighting Adventure! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Gold and Silver |
| Region | Johto |
| Evolution | Final evolution of Hoppip, evolves from Skiploom |
| 1st Evo level | 18 |
| 2nd Evo level | 27 |
| Pokedex Entry | Jumpluff rides warm southern winds to cross the sea and fly to foreign lands. The Pokémon descends to the ground when it encounters cold air while it is floating. |
Jumpluff Base Stats
(Generation 2-5)
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 55 |
| DEFENCE | 70 |
| SP. ATTACK | 55 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 85 |
| SPEED | 110 |
| TOTAL | 450 |
(Generation 5+)
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 55 |
| DEFENCE | 70 |
| SP. ATTACK | 55 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 95 |
| SPEED | 110 |
| TOTAL | 460 |
Appearance
Jumpluff is a blue and white Pokemon that resembles a few dandelion plants sprouting. Most of its body is blue, but its dandelion spores are white. There are small green leaves sprouting from the stem on top of its head. While it lacks true arms, two of its spores can function as Jumpluff’s arms. It also has two stubby legs and a short tail at its base. Jumpluff is small Pokemon at only 2 feet and 7 inches, or 0.8 meters, tall.
Behavior
In the wild, Jumpluff will drift aimlessly with the seasonal winds. It is a common sight to see Jumpluff heading southbound due to their floatiness. The spores on its body are how it can spread its offspring across the land. As it migrates, Jumpluff will scatter seeds and spores as it travels. These spores grow to become their offspring. They can be commonly found around warm grasslands. The Pokedex mentions that Jumpluff can travel far during its migration and often finds itself in foreign lands.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Jumpluff has a stellar speed stat making it capable of combating against aggressive Pokemon. While the rest of its stats are somewhat mediocre, it can function as a powerful disabling Pokemon. Jumpluff’s roles on a team can be limited, but it can still function as a Pokemon your opponent will need to answer. As a dual type grass and flying Pokemon, Jumpluff takes 2x damage from flying, poison, rock, and fire type moves. It also takes 4x damage from ice type moves. Jumpluff is immune to ground type moves, and will resist fighting, water, and grass type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Jumpluff is not a highly rated Pokemon on competitive tier lists. While it has a high speed stat, it has a weak defensive type and can be shut down quickly. Nevertheless, it requires your opponent to answer, otherwise Jumpluff can prevent your opponent’s Pokemon from dealing worthwhile damage. Consider running Sleep Powder, Acrobatics, Memento, and U-Turn/Seed Bomb. This set is aimed at giving Jumpluff as many ways of disabling your opponent’s Pokemon as possible. Use Memento at the last moment for Jumpluff to lower your opponent’s Pokemon’s stats. U-Turn can be utilized if you want to pivot into a more defensive Pokemon, or Seed Bomb can be utilized aggressively.
| Sleep Powder | Acrobatics |
| Memento | U-Turn/Seed Bomb |
How to Catch Jumpluff in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Jumpluff in Pokemon Go, the easiest way to do so would be to first obtain a Hoppip and eventually evolve it into Jumpluff. Like most final evolution Pokemon, its base evolution is much more common to encounter. You can find Hoppip spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near parks, farms, forests, hiking trails, gardens, and other grassy areas. You can also hatch Hoppip from 2 and 5 km eggs. While Hoppip and Skiploom have not appeared as raid bosses, Jumpluff has appeared as a tier three raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. To evolve a Hoppip into a Skiploom, it will take 25 candies. Evolving a Skiploom into a Jumpluff will take 100 additional candies.
Trivia
- Jumpluff is the lightest Pokemon to go through two different evolutions at 6.6 lbs, or 3 kg.
- The inspiration for Jumpluff’s design seems to be based on the life cycle of a dandelion.
- The name Jumpluff is a combination of the words jump and fluff.
FAQ
What is Jumpluff good for?
Jumpluff has a strong speed stat, allowing it to disable your opponent’s Pokemon before they get a chance to move. While Jumpluff can be frail in battle, it cannot be ignored by your opponent. With the right build, Jumpluff can prevent your opponent’s Pokemon from being significant in battle.
What does Jumpluff evolve into?
Jumpluff evolves from Skiploom at level 27. It is the final evolution of Hoppip and is currently not able to evolve into another Pokemon.
What is Jumpluff based on?
Jumpluff is based on a dandelion, a type of flower with white and fluffy seeds. Similar to a dandelion, Jumpluff floats through the wind to spread its seeds.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Cottonweed Pokemon”. While Jumpluff’s impact on competitive play is limited throughout its history, it is by no means a weak Pokemon. Jumpluff can make it difficult for your opponent’s Pokemon to get set up. If it gets enough time to set up, Jumpluff can win the battle as it can prevent your opponent’s strategy from working. Reserve a slot on your team for Jumpluff if you want a disruptive grass and flying type Pokemon.
