Biology
Jynx is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon 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 the Pokémon the Series episode Stage Fight! showed 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 Triple Axel. It has white arms and five-fingered purple hands. Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart.
Originally, its face was colored black. Pokémon Stadium's fainting animation had it disappear leaving only its hair behind, implying that what appears to be dark-colored skin is actually just darkness.
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 urban areas.
Jynx is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Lovely Kiss by leveling up.
Evolution
Jynx evolves from Smoochum.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #124
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
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Stadium
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Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
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Generation II
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Johto #153
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Gold
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It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
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Silver
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It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
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Crystal
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It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
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Stadium 2
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It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #124
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Ruby
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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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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Jynx sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.
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FireRed
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It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
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LeafGreen
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It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #155
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Diamond
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Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
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SoulSilver
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It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
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White
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Black 2
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Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #084
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
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Y
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It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola US UM : #110
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Kanto #124
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun & Moon.
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Ultra Sun
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It sways its hips to a rhythm all its own. The precise movements of Jynx living in Alola are truly wonderful.
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Ultra Moon
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Its strange cries sound like human language. There are some musicians who compose songs for Jynx to sing.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #014
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.
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Shield
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The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
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Shining Pearl
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Game locations
In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Jynx can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 455
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Jynx is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Jynx in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Jynx in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Jynx in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Jynx in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jynx
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jynx
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 9
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Min. exp.: 68
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Max. exp.: 82
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Browser entry R-168
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Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its kiss attack!
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #174
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I’ve heard that Jynx can make all sorts of things happen just by wishing for them. We did see some odd occurrences in the Shiver Snowfields involving Jynx, so there may be some truth to that claim.
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Evolution data
Sprites
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animation
Jynx's original design in the animated series
Major appearances
Multiple Jynx debuted in Holiday Hi-Jynx, where they were workers at Santa Claus's workshop. One of Santa's Jynx got lost, requiring Ash and his friends to help her return to her owner.
In The Mandarin Island Miss Match, Prima used a Jynx to send Team Rocket blasting off. This is the final episode of the English dub to show Jynx's original design.
In the banned episode EP250, the Nurse Joy of the Ice Cave Pokémon Center was shown to own a Jynx, which works in a capacity similar to the Chansey of most other Centers. Brock almost kissed her during his sickly state.
In Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam, Erica's Jynx competed in the Pacifidlog Town Pokémon Contest. This also marked the first animated series appearance of Jynx's purple redesign.
In Three Jynx and a Baby!, a trio of Jynx sisters living in Cremini Town were overprotective towards their sister, a Smoochum. The Smoochum evolved into a fourth Jynx at the end of the episode. This also marks the last physical appearance of a Jynx in the animated series to date.
Minor appearances
In Stage Fight!, a Jynx was part of a showboat stage show. She was briefly taken by Team Rocket.
A Jynx appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Pokémon Double Trouble, a Jynx was running on a treadmill at the Kumquat Island Gym. However, this appearance was cut from the English dub.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Jynx participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest. Though the shot featuring her was cut from the English dub, a part of her forearm and dress can briefly be seen on-screen.
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Jynx competed in the Rustboro City Contest. However, this appearance was cut from the English dub. This also marks the final time Jynx's original design was used in the animated series.
A Coordinator's Jynx appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Jynx appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Jynx made a brief cameo in the intro sequence of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, along with every other Pokémon from the first five generations, excluding Genesect.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Entry
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AG115
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Jynx
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May's Pokédex
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Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. Jynx is known for expressing its many and varied feelings by dancing around in graceful and rhythmical motions.
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In the manga
Magical Pokémon Journey
- Main article: Jynx (MPJ)
A fortune-telling Jynx appears in Magical Pokémon Journey. Arbok goes to Jynx's fortune-telling hut to find out if he has a chance with his crush, Wigglytuff.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Jynx appeared in PMHGSS11.
Pokémon Adventures
Jynx debuted in The Jynx Jinx, under the ownership of Ken. She was used to attack Red and Green after they tricked Team Rocket and take Mew. When she attacked Mew, Red and Green tried to defend it, only to be defeated. Mew retaliated against Jynx and defeated her and Ken, while sparing Red and Green.
Lorelei's Jynx first appeared in Jigglypuff Jive. It is noted for having the ability to generate voodoo dolls out of ice using its Ice Beam. When Lorelei draws crosses on any part of the dolls using her lipstick, ice shackles form on the specified body parts of her targets, eventually freezing the victim over completely. She can also create a wispy band of ice around targets, which Lorelei can use to track them down using her powder case.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Jynx participated in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Jynx belonging to the Chairman of the Pokémon Association appeared in The Last Battle XIV.
A Jynx appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Shu caught a Jynx, as seen in GDZ48.
A female Trainer's Jynx appeared in GDZ78.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Jynx appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it took part in a baseball match. She was seen with Red during the game.
Lorelei's Jynx appeared in To the Pokémon League!!,.
A Jynx appeared in Clefairy, a Doctor!?.
A Jynx appeared in Team Rocket's Downfall!!.
A Jynx appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
A Jynx appeared in Protect Jynx!!.
A Jynx appeared in Clefairy, a Supernatural Being?!.
A Jynx appeared in The End of the Journey!!.
A Jynx appeared in Tyrogue's In Love?!.
A Jynx appeared in Clefairy's Grand Diet Plan.
In the TCGTrivia
- As its Pokédex entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team.
- A Capsule Monsters concept sketch depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx.
- Jynx's sprite in the Virtual Console re-release of Pokémon Yellow uses five colors instead of four. To achieve this effect, some of the 8×8 tiles composing the sprite use an altered palette, where black is replaced with purple, which is technically possible on a Game Boy Color game.
- The Pokémon Stadium games feature a kicking animation for Jynx, in which its feet appear out of nowhere, disconnected from its body, to perform moves such as Mega Kick. This is one of the rare instances where its feet can be seen in the games, considering Jynx's lack of footprints.
- Jynx is the only Pokémon to have Dry Skin as its Hidden Ability.
- Pokémon HOME features an unused cry of Jynx that uses a file name and reverb consistent with that of a Mega Evolution.[1]
Controversies
Sexism
In September 1999, Mary C. Morton released an article in The Washington Post titled "Pokemon: The Dark Side"[2] where she, alongside other critiques of Pokémon in general, criticised Jynx's design on the grounds of sexism, criticising Jynx's "explicitly, albeit grossly caricatured, womanly features" in The Official Pokemon Handbook, bringing up its sensational descriptions of its hips and Lovely Kiss.
Racism
Jynx's original design in the animated series
- Main article: Pokémon controversy → Jynx
In January 2000, cultural critic Carole Boston Weatherford condemned Jynx as a negative African-American stereotype in Black World Today, comparing it to racist figures from The Story of Little Black Sambo, Drag Queens, and the similarly controversial Mr. Popo from Dragon Ball.[3] This led to significant changes: Jynx's sprites in Western Pokémon games were altered, and episodes of Pokémon the Series featuring its original design were cut from international airings. Game Freak revised Jynx's skin color to purple, which was reflected in later games and in the animated series, also correcting Jynx's arms from red to white. Recolored versions of affected episodes updating Jynx's depiction were also made available on Japanese Blu-ray and streaming services. Manga reissues have since used a dark gray hue for Jynx instead of black. Jynx's face was also recolored purple on manga covers and in Virtual Console game re-releases. Some fans speculate Jynx may instead have other origins, such as from gyaru fashion, though this has faced criticism on the grounds of relevance.[4]
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Jynx's first documented design can be seen in Satoshi Tajiri: The Man Who Created Pokémon, a biographical manga about Satoshi Tajiri, dating Jynx's design to around 1992-1993.[5] Game Freak's headquarters was in close-proximity to Shibuya 109, which was a common gathering place for ギャル gyaru street fashion in the 1980s-1990s; gyaru, being a sub-culture of primarily women who wear fake tan and bleached hair, is a likely inspiration for Jynx's design. This is played upon further with Smoochum, referencing the trend of gyaru-mamas raising their children in their image.
The original Jynx's black skin and prominent lips bore a startling resemblance to "blackface" or "darky" iconography. Jynx's depiction as Santa's helper in Holiday Hi-Jynx may reference the Dutch folklore character Zwarte Piet. Jynx's revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of frostbite. This fits with Jynx's Ice type and how it is found in very cold places.
Jynx may be based on a Nordic or Viking woman (possibly Hel, goddess of the underworld). Jynx also has traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the fat lady; Pokémon Snap and its Generation III sprites depict it singing, especially the Pokémon Emerald sprite that animates it singing a high note. Specifically, it may be inspired by the Ride of the Valkyries, from the opera Die Walküre, the second of four operas by Richard Wagner based on Norse mythology. In this context, it is possible that the Valkyries, mythical warrior-maidens who gathered the souls of those slain in battle, are another inspiration for Jynx.
Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese snow spirits known as Yuki-onna, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress. It may also be based on Yama-uba (also called Yamanba), a yōkai that is described as always wearing a tattered kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, and living on cold mountaintops.
Name origin
Jynx may be a corruption of jinx, a curse or hex of bad luck.
Rougela may be derived from rouge, a type of makeup and also the French word for red, and also from the French verb geler (to freeze, to be freezing cold).
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