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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English version of this card's illustration had the color of Jynx's face changed from black to purple due to the [[Jynx (Pokémon)#Controversy|blackface]] [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|controversy]] in subsequent reprints{{fact}}.
* Every English release of this card altered the color of Jynx's face to avoid any potential [[Jynx (Pokémon)#Controversy|blackface]] [[Pokémon controversy#Racism|controversy]]. As a result, Jynx's face was changed from black to dark purple in the [[Base Set]] and was lightened even more so for the [[Base Set 2 (TCG)|subsequent]] [[Legendary Collection (TCG)|reprints]].
** In the [[Virtual Console]] release of the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, the background of this card was changed from dark purple to light purple.
** In the international and [[Virtual Console]] releases of the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, the background of this card was changed from black to dark purple (international) and light purple (Virtual Console) to coincide with the alterations.
* The English version of this card was the first to have TCG-exclusive Pokédex entry.
* The English version of this card was the first to have TCG-exclusive Pokédex entry.



Revision as of 08:59, 13 May 2023

Jynx LV.23
ルージュラ Rougela
Psychic
JynxBaseSet31.jpg
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Jynx
Type Psychic
HP 70
weakness
Psychic×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
  
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 31/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Uncommon
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 45/130
TCG GB1 set Evolution
TCG GB1 ID B37
TCG GB2 set Island of Fossil
TCG GB2 ID C47
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Rare
English card no. 26/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Jynx.

Jynx (Japanese: ルージュラ Rougela) is a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Psychic Doubleslap [create category]
おうふくビンタ
10×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
PsychicPsychicColorless Meditate
ヨガのポーズ
20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.


Pokédex data

Psychic
Psychic
Jynx - Human Shape Pokémon
No. Height Weight
124 4'7" (1.4 m) 90 lbs. (40.6 kg)
Pokédex entry
Merely by meditating, the Pokémon launches a powerful psychic energy attack.
人間のような言葉を話すが、まだ何を言っているのか不明で、現在研究されている。


Release information

This card was included in the Base Set, first released in the Japanese Expansion Pack. It was reprinted in the Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection expansions.

Gallery

TCG1 B37 Jynx JP.png
GB1 Evolution sprite
(Japanese - GBC)
TCG1 B37 Jynx.png
GB1 Evolution sprite
(International - GBC)
TCG1 B37 Jynx VC.png
GB1 Evolution sprite
(Virtual Console)
TCG2 C47 Jynx.png
GB2 Island of Fossil sprite
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • Every English release of this card altered the color of Jynx's face to avoid any potential blackface controversy. As a result, Jynx's face was changed from black to dark purple in the Base Set and was lightened even more so for the subsequent reprints.
    • In the international and Virtual Console releases of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the background of this card was changed from black to dark purple (international) and light purple (Virtual Console) to coincide with the alterations.
  • The English version of this card was the first to have TCG-exclusive Pokédex entry.

Origin

Double Slap, formatted on this card as Doubleslap, is a move in the Pokémon games that Jynx can learn. Meditate is a move in the Pokémon games that Jynx cannot learn until Pokémon Gold and Silver by breeding in Generation II onwards. This card's Japanese Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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