Jellicent is a Water/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Type: Water / Ghost
Abilities:
- Water Absorb: Heals 25% of the user's maximum HP when hit by a Water-type move.
- Cursed Body: May disable a move used on Jellicent for four turns.
- Damp (Hidden Ability): Prevents the use of self-destructing moves like Explosion.
Physical Characteristics:
- Jellicent resembles a large jellyfish with a ghostly appearance.
- It has a round, gelatinous body with a long, flowing lower section resembling a gown.
- The male Jellicent is predominantly blue with a white face and a distinctively mustached look.
- The female Jellicent is pink with fuller lips and a more pronounced gown-like lower body.
- Both genders have large, expressive eyes and a crown-like structure on their heads.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Jellicent is known to inhabit the deep sea, often found around sunken ships and underwater ruins.
- It is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to be the spirit of people who perished at sea.
- Its behavior is generally calm but can become aggressive if provoked or if its territory is threatened.
In Battle:
- Jellicent is a versatile Pokémon, often used defensively due to its good HP and Special Defense stats.
- It can utilize moves like Water Spout, Shadow Ball, and Recover to sustain itself and deal damage.
- Jellicent is strong against Fire, Ground, Normal, and Fighting types due to its type advantages and immunities.
- It is vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.
Evolution:
- Jellicent evolves from Frillish starting at level 40.
- Frillish can be found in various water bodies, often in the same habitats as Jellicent.
Interesting Facts:
- Jellicent's design is inspired by jellyfish, with its ghostly attributes adding a supernatural twist.
- It is often associated with legends of ghost ships and haunted waters.
- In the Unova region's Pokédex, Jellicent is known as the "Floating" Pokémon, emphasizing its ability to drift silently through the water.
- Its unique typing allows it to be immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves, providing a strategic edge in battles.