Introduced in generation seven, with the Pokemon Sun and Moon games, Jangmo-o is a monotype dragon Pokemon. It is the base evolution of Kommo-o and evolves into Hakamo-o once it reaches the level thresholds. Jangmo-o is classified by the Pokedex as the “Scaly Pokemon” which could be a nod to its colorful scales. This guide will showcase Jangmo-o’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Jangmo-o.
About Jangmo-o
As a generation seven Pokemon, Jangmo-o first appeared in the Sun and Moon season of the anime in the episode Family Determination!. Jangmo-o were showcased alongside a Totem Kommo-o in this episode. Jangmo-o evolves into Hakamo-o from level 35 onwards which then evolves into Kommo-o from level 45. The Pokedex states that Jangmo-o will express itself by smacking its scales and it makes a metallic ringing noise.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Sun and Moon Family Determination! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Sun and Moon |
| Region | Alola |
| Evolution | Base evolution of Kommo-o, evolves into Hakamo-o |
| 1st Evo level | 35 |
| 2nd Evo level | 45 |
| Pokedex Entry | It expresses its feelings by smacking its scales. Metallic sounds echo through the tall mountains where Jangmo-o lives. |
Jangmo-o Base Stats
| HP | 45 |
| ATTACK | 55 |
| DEFENCE | 65 |
| SP. ATTACK | 45 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 45 |
| SPEED | 45 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Appearance
Jangmo-o is a small Pokemon that resembles a dinosaur and it walks on four legs with a plated head. There are six colorful scales on Jangmo-o’s back and the plated scale on top of its head is shaped into a yellow heart. Most of Jangmo-o’s body is gray with a black underside but it has a snarled mouth that seems to have pointed teeth. Each of its feet ends in three yellow pointed claws. It is a relatively small Pokemon at only 2 feet, or 0.6 meters, tall.
Behavior
Jangmo-o is a prideful, but humble, Pokemon and is known to fight fiercely but it also respects the stronger Pokemon in its tribe. They are known to be territorial and will attack intruders with the scale on its forehead. It is not known to back away from a challenge and will fight valiantly until it or its opponent falls in battle. Jangmo-o can communicate with one another through the metallic ringing of their scales while also using the sound to intimidate its opponents.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, Jangmo-o doesn’t have too many strengths which is especially the case as a base evolution dragon type. That is because it requires a good deal of investment before it shows its true potential. It has a decent physical defense for a base evolution Pokemon, but the rest of its stats are fairly mediocre. As a monotype dragon Pokemon, Jangmo-o takes 2x damage from ice, dragon, and fairy type moves. It is immune to no types, but is resistant against fire, water, grass, and electric type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Jangmo-o is exclusively limited to the LC (Little Cup) bracket of competitive play. In this format it only has to face other base evolution Pokemon giving it a fighting chance to succeed. It is typically used as an offensive option, although it requires a decent amount of set up. Consider running Dragon Dance, Outrage/Dragon Claw, Earthquake, and Brick Break/Substitute. Dragon Dance can help Jangmo-o set up a sweep, Outrage/Dragon Claw are interchangeable as the dragon STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) options while Earthquake is used for type coverage. Finally, either Brick Break or Substitute are interchangeable depending on whether you prefer an offensive or defensive set respectively.
| Dragon Dance | Outrage/Dragon Claw |
| Earthquake | Brick Break/Substitute |
How to Catch Jangmo-o in Pokemon Go
Unfortunately, Jangmo-o is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. As it is part of the pseudo-legendary dragon type of this generation, it is likely to be introduced once the developers release generation seven Pokemon into the game. Until then, we will not know for sure if Jangmo-o can hatch from eggs, if it will appear as a raid boss, or how many candies it will require for evolution. It is likely to need 25 candies to evolve into Hakamo-o and another 100 to evolve into Kommo-o. Once Jangmo-o is released into the game, you can expect to find it spawning in the wild nearby golf courses and landmarks.
Trivia
- Jangmo-o was the first Pokemon that was designed for generation seven.
- The inspiration for Jangmo-o’s design is likely based on an ankylosaur.
- The name Jangmo-o is a combination of the words jangling and mo’o (Hawaiian for lizard or dragon.
Explainer Video
FAQ
Does Jangmo-o evolve?
Jangmo-o is part of a three stage evolution line where it is the first stage. It will evolve into Hakamo-o once it reaches level 35 and into Kommo-o when it reaches level 45. There are no special conditions to evolve Jangmo-o and it will evolve once it reaches the level thresholds. You will just need to let the evolution animation finish playing without pressing the “B” button.
Is Jangmo-o a Legendary?
There is nothing about Jangmo-o that classifies it as a legendary Pokemon. However, its final evolution is considered to be a pseudo-legendary Pokemon as its total base stats reach 600. It is a pseudo-legendary because it does not fulfill the other legendary requirements. Jangmo-o can be bred at a Pokemon Daycare, it can be encountered more than once per save file, and it evolves.
Are Jangmo-o Rare?
Jangmo-o has a much lower spawn rate than the other Pokemon found nearby. It only has a 5% chance to spawn at any given time making it fairly rare. Luckily it is not at 1% like other rare Pokemon, but it can still take a few encounters to find yourself a Jangmo-o. In generation seven you can find Jangmo-o at Vast Poni Canyon, and in Pokemon Sword, you can find Jangmo-o at the Dusty Bowl.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Scaly Pokemon”. While Jangmo-o is not the most powerful Pokemon on its own, it gives you access to the generation seven pseudo-legendary Pokemon Kommo-o. With enough investment, your Jangmo-o can grow to become a strong Pokemon. Reserve a slot for Jangmo-o if you want a monotype dragon Pokemon that gets stronger with time.
