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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Jynx | prev=Scyther | next=Electabuzz|type=ice|type2=psychic| prevnum=123| nextnum=125}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
{{Pokémon Infobox |
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Jynx}}
name=Jynx |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=123|prev=Scyther|nextnum=125|next=Electabuzz|round=none}}
jname=ルージュラ |
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Jynx}}
jtranslit=Rūjura |
|}
tmname=Rougela |
{{Pokémon Infobox
ndex=124 |
|name=Jynx
oldjdex=153 |
|jname=ルージュラ
jdex=155 |
|jtranslit=Rūjura
hdex=282 |
|tmname=Rougela
karea=Mountain |
|ndex=124
kdex=084 |
|oldjdex=153
fbrow=168 |
|jdex=155
abrow=210 |
|karea=Mountain
typebox=1 |
|kdex=084
type1=Ice |
|fbrow=168
type2=Psychic |
|abrow=210
species={{tt|Human Shape|HUMANSHAPE before Generation III}} |
|typebox=1
height-ftin=4'07" |
|type1=Ice
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|type2=Psychic
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|category={{tt|Human Shape|HUMANSHAPE before Generation III}}
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|height-ftin=4'07"
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|height-m=1.4
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|weight-lbs=89.5
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|weight-kg=40.6
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|expyield=159
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'''Jynx''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルージュラ''' ''Rougela'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} Pokémon.
'''Jynx''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルージュラ''' ''Rougela'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} Pokémon.
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==Biology==
==Biology==
Jynx is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon that resembles a bulky woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet and has white arms with purple hands. There are golden circles on the chest area of its gown. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes, and long blonde hair. Originally, its face was colored black, causing {{DL|Pokémon controversy|Jynx|controversy}}. Jynx is a female only species with no true male counterpart.
Jynx is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon that resembles a woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet and has white arms with purple hands. There are golden circles on the chest area of its gown. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes, and long blonde hair. Originally, its face was colored black, causing {{DL|Pokémon controversy|Jynx|controversy}}. Jynx is a female only species with no true male counterpart.


Jynx has a language with several cry patterns that sounds similar to human speech. However, this language has yet to be deciphered. It prefers to communicate by using dance-like movements. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. It puts its enemies to sleep using its signature move, {{m|Lovely Kiss}}. Jynx often is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}.
Jynx has a language with several cry patterns that sounds similar to human speech. However, this language has yet to be deciphered. It prefers to communicate by using dance-like movements. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. It puts its enemies to sleep using its signature move, {{m|Lovely Kiss}}. Jynx often is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
[[File:Jynx anime.png|left|thumb|200px|Jynx in the anime]]
[[File:Jynx anime.png|left|thumb|200px|Jynx in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Jynx first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. One of [[Santa Claus]]'s Jynx was separated from him. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} helped to return the Jynx to her owner.
Jynx first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. One of [[Santa Claus]]'s Jynx was separated from him. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} helped to return the Jynx to her owner.


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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Jynx MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Jynx in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:Jynx MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Jynx in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]
[[File:Lorelei Jynx Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Jynx in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
{{main|Jynx (MPJ)}}
{{main|Jynx (MPJ)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 4|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 4|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Desert Umbra]]: Stage 345}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Outermost Snowfield|Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Outermost Snowfield|Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}}
|}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{BaseStats with RBY
HP=    65 |
|HP=    65
Attack= 50 |
|Attack= 50
Defense=35 |
|Defense=35
SpAtk= 115 |
|SpAtk= 115
SpDef=  95 |
|SpDef=  95
Special=95 |
|Special=95
Speed=  95 |
|Speed=  95
type=Ice |
|type=Ice
type2=Psychic }}
|type2=Psychic }}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=ice|
|type1=ice
type2=psychic|
|type2=psychic
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Fighting=100 |
|Fighting=100
Ground=  100 |
|Ground=  100
Rock=    200 |
|Rock=    200
Bug=    200 |
|Bug=    200
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ghost=  200 |
|Ghost=  200
Steel=  200 |
|Steel=  200
Fire=    200 |
|Fire=    200
Water=  100 |
|Water=  100
Grass=  100 |
|Grass=  100
Electric=100 |
|Electric=100
Psychic=  50 |
|Psychic=  50
Ice=      50 |
|Ice=      50
Dragon=  100 |
|Dragon=  100
Dark=    200 |
|Dark=    200
Fairy=100 |
|Fairy=100
notes=yes|
|notes=yes
gen1psychic=yes|
|gen1psychic=yes
oldghost=0|
|oldghost=0
dryskin=maybe|
|dryskin=maybe
newfire=2½}}
|newfire=2½}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
type=ice |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=124|acquisition=Catch}}
type2=psychic |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=124|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=124 |
|-
pinball=Catch |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=124
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Rare |
|rate=Evolve
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Frigid Cavern
body=1 |
|P1=∞XO@#*~♪<br> ∞XO@#*~♪
rate=Evolve |
|P2=!!O@#*~!<br> !!O@#*~!
area=Frigid Cavern |
|P3=!!!!!!~!<br> !!!!!!~!
P1=∞XO@#*~♪<br> ∞XO@#*~♪ |
|PL=∞XO@#*~♪♪♪<br> ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪
P2=!!O@#*~!<br> !!O@#*~! |
}}
P3=!!!!!!~!<br> !!!!!!~! |
|-
PL=∞XO@#*~♪♪♪<br> ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=124
Partner=no |
|body=1
Ranger=yes |
|rate=-4.5
group=Psychic |
|IQ=G
assist=Psychic |
}}
fieldpower=0 |
|-
field=None |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ice
loop=9 |
|group=Psychic
MinEXP=68 |
|assist=Psychic
MaxEXP=82 |
|field=None
browser=Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its {{m|Sweet Kiss|kiss attack}}! |
|loop=9
Dungeon2=yes |
|MinEXP=68
body2=1 |
|MaxEXP=82
rate2=-4.5 |
|browser=Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its kiss attack!
iq=G |
}}
rumble=yes |
|-
rumbleattack=4 |
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ice
rumbledefense=3 |
|group=Psychic
rumblespeed=3|
|assist=Psychic
rumble2=yes|
|field=Teleport
rumble2attack=4 |
|fieldpower=-
rumble2defense=3 |
|browser=It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic {{m|Barrier}}.
rumble2speed=3 |
}}
Ranger2=yes |
|-
group2=Psychic |
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ice
assist2=Psychic |
|att=4
field2=Teleport |
|def=3
field2power= - |
|speed=3
browser2=It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic {{m|Barrier}}. |
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ice
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=124
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ice|ndex=124|num=472
|min=60
|max=80
|raisemaxlevel=0
|skill=Barrier Bash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=124
|egg=10
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=130
|attack=172
|defense=134
|fast={{m|Frost Breath}}, {{m|Pound}}
|special={{m|Draining Kiss}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}, {{m|Psyshock}}
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution===
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| Gold/Silver back
| Gold/Silver back
| Crystal back
| Crystal back
|}
====Virtual Console sprites====
{{incomplete|section|back sprite}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{ice color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr 1y 124 vc.png]]
<!--| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr b 1y 124 vc.png]]-->
|-
| Yellow
<!--| Yellow back-->
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Jynx Foot.png|thumb|right|200px|Jynx's foot]]
[[File:Jynx Foot.png|thumb|right|200px|Jynx's foot]]
* Jynx and its pre-evolution {{p|Smoochum}} are the only Pokémon with the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] {{2t|Ice|Psychic}}.
*No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Jynx and its pre-evolution, {{p|Smoochum}}.
* As its Pokédex entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}.
* As its Pokédex entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}.
* When Jynx faints in the {{g|Stadium series}}, everything but its hair vanishes, implying that its armor and black "skin" is darkness. Similarly, in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], it simply vanishes upon fainting.
* When Jynx faints in the {{g|Stadium series}}, everything but its hair vanishes, implying that its armor and black "skin" is darkness. Similarly, in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]], it simply vanishes upon fainting.
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* A [[a:File:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|pre-alpha sketch]] depicts an unreleased Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Jynx.
* A [[a:File:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|pre-alpha sketch]] depicts an unreleased Pokémon with the same Pokédex number as Jynx.
* Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds.
* Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds.
* Jynx is the only Pokémon to have Dry Skin as its Hidden Ability.
 
===Controversy===
===Controversy===
[[File:124Jynx OS anime.png|thumb|right|Jynx's original design in the anime|150px]]
[[File:124Jynx OS anime.png|thumb|right|Jynx's original design in the anime|150px]]
{{wp|Carole Boston Weatherford}}, a cultural critic, claimed that Jynx, which appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" on the magazine ''Black World Today''. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in ''{{wp|The Story of Little Black Sambo}}'', and further compared Jynx to {{wp|Mr. Popo}} of the {{wp|Dragon Ball}} franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design.
{{wp|Carole Boston Weatherford}}, a cultural critic, claimed that Jynx, which appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" on the magazine ''Black World Today''. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in ''{{wp|The Story of Little Black Sambo}}'', and further compared Jynx to {{wp|Mr. Popo}} of the {{wp|Dragon Ball}} franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design.


Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the Western releases of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were edited, and [[EP250]] was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' was also cut from the dub. Jynx's design was officially revised by [[Game Freak]] to be purple rather than black, and this change was reflected in later [[core series]] games, including in Japan and South Korea, beginning with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and in the {{pkmn|anime}} starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. Jynx has also been recolored in [[VIZ Media]]'s reissues of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in the manga are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of {{PAV|4}}. The [[Virtual Console]] versions of {{g|Snap}} and {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} also recolor Jynx's face.
Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the Western releases of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were edited, and [[EP250]] was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' was also cut from the dub. Jynx's design was officially revised by [[Game Freak]] to be purple rather than black, and this change was reflected in later [[core series]] games, including in Japan and South Korea, beginning with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, and in the {{pkmn|anime}} starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. Jynx has also been recolored in [[VIZ Media]]'s reissues of [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in the manga are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of {{PAV|4}}. The [[Virtual Console]] versions of {{g|Snap}}, {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and international {{game|Yellow}} also recolor Jynx's face.


In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by {{wp|ganguro}}, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion. Another theory is that Jynx is based on a Nordic princess as per the legends saying things like due to the blistering cold, a princess's skin turned black. They argue that Jynx's hair looks more like royalty than an African stereotype. They also say that being based on a {{wp|Viking}} could reason why they are {{t|Ice}} type. This is further expressed by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "{{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings|Fat Lady}}," who is pop-culturally portrayed dressed as the {{wp|valkyrie}} {{wp|Brünnhilde}}.
In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by {{wp|ganguro}}, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion. Another theory is that Jynx is based on a Nordic princess as per the legends saying things like due to the blistering cold, a princess's skin turned black. They argue that Jynx's hair looks more like royalty than an African stereotype. They also say that being based on a {{wp|Viking}} could reason why they are {{t|Ice}} type. This is further expressed by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "{{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings|Fat Lady}}," who is pop-culturally portrayed dressed as the {{wp|valkyrie}} {{wp|Brünnhilde}}.
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===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Jynx}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Jynx}}
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a Viking woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガングロ ''{{wp|ganguro}}'' (face-black). Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime may reference the folklore character {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}.
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a Viking woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ''{{wp|ganguro}}'' (face-black). Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime may reference the folklore character {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}.


Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the Emerald sprite that animates it singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress.
Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the Emerald sprite that animates it singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress.
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Jynx is a corruption of ''{{wp|jinx}}'', a curse or hex of bad luck.
Jynx is a corruption of ''{{wp|jinx}}'', a curse or hex of bad luck.


Rougela may be a feminized corruption of ''{{wp|Rouge (cosmetics)|rouge}}'', a type of makeup. It is also French for ''red''.
Rougela may be a feminized corruption of ''{{wp|Rouge (cosmetics)|rouge}}'', a type of makeup and also the French word for ''red''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=紅唇娃 ''Hùhngsèuhnwā''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Red lipped doll"
|zh_yue=紅唇娃 ''Hùhngsèuhnwā''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Red lipped doll"
|zh_cmn=迷唇姐 ''Míchúnjiě''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Bewildering lip lady"
|zh_cmn=迷唇姐 ''Míchúnjiě''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Bewildering lip lady"
|hi= जिंक्स ''Jynx'' |himeaning=Same as English name
|hi=जिंक्स ''Jynx''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Джинкс ''Dzhinks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Джинкс ''Dzhinks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
}}
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Jynx (MPJ)]]


==External links==
==External links==
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice|type2=Psychic}}
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