Jynx (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

==Biology==

Jynx is a bipedal, {{wp|humanoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles a woman. It has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes, and long blonde hair. It wears a red gown with two gold circlets on the chest. While [[EP090|the anime]] has shown it to possess feet, the games show only blackness under the dress and it lacks a [[footprint]]. Despite this, it is able to learn the kicking move {{m|Triple Axel}}. It has white arms and five-fingered purple hands. Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

Jynx has a language that sounds similar to human speech and includes several cry patterns. However, this language has yet to be deciphered. It prefers to communicate by using dance-like movements. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. The Jynx in [[Alola]] are said to have wonderful precise movements. In certain parts of [[Galar]], it has been feared and worshiped while being called the "Queen of Ice". The Jynx in Galar are said to have beautiful and delicate voices and a fanbase dedicated to them. Jynx are able to extend their lips to kiss its opponent. Jynx often is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}.

Jynx is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Lovely Kiss}} by leveling up.

===Evolution===

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)

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==Game data==

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=084|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}

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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.}}

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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.}}

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==Trivia==

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, including in Japan and South Korea; this change was reflected in later [[core series]] games (starting with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}) and in the [[Pokémon anime]] starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. ''Mean With Envy'' also corrected the anime's depiction of Jynx's lower arm coloring from red to white, a change which better reflected their appearance in the main series games from the beginning. Jynx was recolored in the ending credits of [[PK01]] and [[PK04]] for the 2012 Japanese Blu-ray release. A recolored version of ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' aired in Japan and is available on the Japanese [[Prime Video]] and [[Netflix]]. Since 2014, ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', which all feature Jynx in its original design, have not been in circulation of the English dub.

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. However, this particular hypothesis at least has often been criticized due to the timeline of ganguro fashion not matching up with the development of [[Pokémon games]].<ref>[[n:On the Origin of Species: Jynx|On the Origin of Species: Jynx]]</ref> Another theory is that Jynx is based on the Nordic goddess {{wp|Hel}}, who was often depicted as having a face half white-half black and who ruled {{wp|Niflheim}}, primarily depicted as a land of primordial ice and cold. Some fans say this is supported by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "{{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings|Fat Lady}}," who is typically portrayed in pop culture dressed as the {{wp|valkyrie}} {{wp|Brünnhilde}}. Another possible origin is {{wp|Yama-uba}}, the mountain Crone.

Jynx also has 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 [[Generation III]] sprites depict it singing, especially the {{game|Emerald}} sprite that animates it singing a high note. Specifically, it may be inspired by the {{wp|Ride of the Valkyries}}, from the opera {{wp|Die Walküre}}, the second of four operas by {{wp|Richard Wagner}} based on Norse mythology. In this context, it is possible that the {{wp|Valkyries}}, mythical warrior-maidens who gathered the souls of those slain in battle, are another inspiration for Jynx.

Jynx's revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places.

Jynx may be a corruption of ''{{wp|jinx}}'', a curse or hex of bad luck.

==In other languages==