Jumpluff is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Type: Grass / Flying
Abilities:
- Chlorophyll: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
- Leaf Guard: Prevents status conditions in harsh sunlight.
- Infiltrator (Hidden Ability): Ignores the effects of barriers such as Reflect and Light Screen.
Physical Characteristics:
- Jumpluff is a small, spherical Pokémon.
- It is primarily blue with cotton-like puffs on its head and arms.
- The puffs are lightweight and help it float in the air.
- Jumpluff has small, beady eyes, and a simple mouth.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Jumpluff is known to drift on seasonal winds to travel long distances.
- It usually inhabits open grasslands and fields.
- It uses its cottony spores to glide on the wind and disperse its seeds.
- Jumpluff often travels in groups, especially during migration seasons.
In Battle:
- Known for its high Speed and ability to inflict status conditions.
- Jumpluff uses moves like Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, and Stun Spore to disrupt opponents.
- It can employ moves like Acrobatics and Giga Drain for damage.
- Effective against Water, Fighting, and Ground types due to its type advantages.
- Vulnerable to Ice, Fire, Flying, and Poison-type moves.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Skiploom starting at level 27.
- Skiploom evolves from Hoppip starting at level 18.
Interesting Facts:
- Jumpluff's design is based on dandelion seeds, which are known for being dispersed by the wind.
- Despite its fragile appearance, Jumpluff is surprisingly resilient due to its ability to avoid conflict by flying away.
- In the anime, Jumpluff has been featured in episodes that highlight its migratory behavior and group dynamics.
- Its name is a combination of "jump" and "fluff," emphasizing its buoyant and lightweight nature.