Jynx (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Jynx (disambiguation).

Jynx ルージュラ Rougela #124 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ice Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Oblivious or Forewarn Cacophony Cacophony Dry Skin Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Jynx 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 89.5 lbs. 40.6 kg Jynx 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 137 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 159 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Jynx 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Jynx (Japanese: ルージュラ Rougela) is a dual-type Ice/Psychic Pokémon.

It evolves from Smoochum starting at level 30.

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 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, Lovely Kiss. Jynx often is found in urban areas.

In the anime

Jynx in the anime

Major appearances

Jynx first appeared in Holiday Hi-Jynx. One of Santa Claus's Jynx was separated from him. Ash and friends helped to return the Jynx to her owner.

Prima owns a Jynx. She used her to send Team Rocket flying in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.

A Nurse Joy in EP250 owned a Jynx, rather than a Chansey. In this banned episode, Brock almost kissed this Human Shape Pokémon during his sickly state.

A Jynx was also used by a girl named Erica in the Pacifidlog Town Contest in Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam. Mean With Envy also marked the first appearance of Jynx's purple redesign in the anime.

A trio of Jynx sisters were in Three Jynx and a Baby!. These three Jynx were overly-protective towards their sister, a Smoochum. The Smoochum evolved into a Jynx at the end of the episode.

Jynx in its original design, as seen in All Things Bright and Beautifly!

Minor appearances

A Jynx under the ownership of the Pokémon Showboat stage show staff appeared in Stage Fight!.

A Jynx appears in Pokémon Double Trouble, running on a treadmill in a scene removed from the dub.

A Jynx was used by a Trainer in All Things Bright and Beautifly!, but this scene was cut from the English dub as it featured Jynx in its original design.

A Jynx appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry Holiday Hi-Jynx Jynx Ash's Pokédex Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. This Pokémon has some very unusual powers. Its special attack is the Lovely Kiss, which puts its opponent into a deep sleep.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG115 Jynx May's Pokédex Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. Jynx is known for expressing its many and varied feelings by dancing around in graceful and rhythmical motions.

In the manga

Jynx in Magical Pokémon Journey

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Main article: Jynx (MPJ)

A fortune-telling Jynx appears in the manga Magical Pokémon Journey. Arbok goes to Jynx's fortune-telling hut to find out if he has a chance with his crush, Wigglytuff.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Jynx's most notable role is being under the ownership of Lorelei in Pokémon Adventures. Lorelei's Jynx 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. Even after the victims are broken free, the freeze induces lasting numbness in the areas where it was applied. Both Red and Sabrina suffered this condition and had to seek a cure atop Mt. Silver by bathing in the hotsprings there. Another ability of Lorelei's Jynx is revealed in the Sevii Islands saga: she can create a wispy band of ice around targets, which Lorelei can use to track them down using her powder case.

A Jynx also made an appearance in The Jynx Jinx under the ownership of Ken.

Later a Jynx appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Jynx took part in a baseball match with Red in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shū has a Jynx in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Jynx (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it. Blue Yellow Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks. Stadium Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
Generation II Gold It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling. Silver It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate. Crystal It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning. Stadium 2 It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said. LeafGreen It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Generation IV Diamond Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling. SoulSilver It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Generation V Black Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it. Y It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Trade Poliwhirl in Cerulean City Blue (Japan) Seafoam Islands Yellow Trade

Generation II Gold Silver Ice Path Crystal Ice Path

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Trade Poliwhirl in Cerulean City Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Smoochum Platinum Snowpoint Temple HeartGold SoulSilver Seafoam Islands and Ice Path Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Evolve Dream Radar Smoochum

Generation VI X Y Frost Cavern

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Cerulean City
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 62 Endless Level 79 Forever Level 12 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Smoochum
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Ice Lake Almia Castle
Pokémon Rumble	Bright Beach Normal Mode C & A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Frozen Tundra

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Ice Berry (33%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Aspear Berry (100%)
Platinum		Aspear Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Aspear Berry (100%)
Black	White	Aspear Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 455	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Dry Skin, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0× and the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 2½×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100100% 10 00Start Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 00Start Lovely Kiss Normal Status 0000— 07575% 10 00Start Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25 055 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 088 Lovely Kiss Normal Status 0000— 07575% 10 1111 Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25 1515 Double Slap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10 1818 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15 2121 Heart Stamp Psychic Physical 06060 100100% 25 2525 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 2828 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 3333 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 07070 100100% 10 3939 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100100% 10 4444 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 4949 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5 5555 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 6060 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM79 TM79 Frost Breath Ice Special 06060 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0

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

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Captivate‡ Normal Status — 100% 20 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Meditate Psychic Status — —% 40 Miracle Eye Psychic Status — —% 40 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 70 100% 10 Wish* Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Jynx in Generation VI 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

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Jynx can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Jynx cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations:
	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	—	75%	10
	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
	Sing	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
	Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Confuse Ray	Jynx (Aquapolis 18)
Fire Punch	Jynx δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 17)
Helping Hand	Sabrina's Jynx (Gym Challenge 57)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 124.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Frigid Cavern Phrases 51%-100% HP ∞XO@#*~♪ ∞XO@#*~♪ 26%-50% HP !!O@#*~!  !!O@#*~! 1%-25% HP !!!!!!~!  !!!!!!~! Level up ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: None Loops: 9 Min. exp.: 68 Max. exp.: 82 Browser entry   Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its kiss attack!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Teleport ×-) Browser entry   It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic Barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Smoochum  Ice  Psychic

Breed ← Level 30 →

First Evolution Jynx  Ice  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Jynx images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

		File:Spr 2c 124 jp.gif File:Spr 2c 124 s jp.gif
Gold	Silver	Crystal	Gold/Silver back	Crystal back

Other sprites

Crystal back	FireRed/LeafGreen back	Platinum back	HeartGold/SoulSilver back

Trivia

Jynx's foot

• Jynx and its pre-evolution Smoochum are the only Pokémon with the type combination Ice/Psychic.
  • Jynx is also the only Generation I Pokémon that still has a unique type combination and is not part Poison-type.
• As its Pokédex entries state that Jynx speaks an incomprehensible language, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything it says in the Mystery Dungeon series.
• When Jynx faints in the Pokémon Stadium series, everything but its hair vanishes, implying that its armor and black "skin" is darkness. Similarly, in Colosseum and XD, it simply vanishes upon fainting.
• Although Jynx has been seen to possess feet in the anime, it does not have a footprint.
  • When Jynx is viewed from underneath via the 3D-rendered Pokédex in the Stadium and X and Y games, nothing but darkness is shown underneath its dress.
• A 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.

Controversy

Main article: Pokémon controversy

Jynx's original design in the anime

Jynx originally bore a striking, but possibly coincidental, resemblance to entertainers in blackface. It is argued that Jynx may instead be a parody of or homage to the Japanese ganguro and yamanba fashion trends, which were extremely popular when Pokémon was first released; however, blackface-influenced characters have appeared in other anime and manga such as Dragon Ball's Mr. Popo and in Metropolis.

As Pokémon became more popular in the US, this perceived similarity to a racist image from America's past offended some. In particular, it had offended children's book author Carole Boston Weatherford, who accused Jynx of being a racist stereotype in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" in the magazine Black World Today, shortly after the anime episode Holiday Hi-Jynx aired. Episodes that contained Jynx in its original design were left unaired outside of Japan, including EP250 and portions of All Things Bright and Beautifly, with the exceptions of Stage Fight!, The Mandarin Island Miss Match, and the Who's That Pokémon? segment of It's Mr. Mime Time.

In response to this controversy, Nintendo changed the color of Jynx's dark blue hands and its black face to purple in Pokémon games, including in the international versions of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. In addition to this, Jynx's facial expression in its Silver sprites were also changed, as was its hair color in both her normal and Shiny forms. Jynx has since appeared using its new design, with the exception of some side-games, free of issues. The Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Trading Card Game recolor Jynx's face.

Origin

What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic or a Viking woman (possibly Hel, goddess of the underworld), or ガングロ ganguro (face-black). Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime may reference the folklore character Zwarte Piet. Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the fat lady; it should also be noted that Pokémon Snap and the 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 Yuki-onna, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress, and Yama-uba, which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, control over snow, dark-colored skin, and large lips, traits which are evident in Jynx.

Its 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.

Name origin

Jynx is a corruption of jinx, a curse or hex of bad luck.

Rougela may be a feminized corruption of rouge, a type of makeup. It is also French for red.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ルージュラ Rougela From rouge French Lippoutou From lip and poutou Spanish Jynx Same as English name German Rossana From rosso Italian Jynx Same as English name Korean 루주라 Rujura Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 迷唇姐 Míchúnjiě Literally "Bewildering lip lady" Cantonese Chinese 紅唇娃 Hùhngsèuhnwā Literally "Red lipped doll"

More languages

External links

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