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Talk:Miltank (Pokémon)

2009-10-05T21:31:26Z

OwlMania: /* Miltank does not learn Swords Dance */

==Name Origin==
i think the line "The tank part of Miltank's name could also refer to her tank-like defense stats. " should be deleted, as I don't think Game Freak had metagame fandom terminology in mind when they named her. [[User:Jmvb|Jmvb]] 22:24, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

== Miltank does not learn Swords Dance ==

I have tried to teach Swords Dance to Miltank and she is not capable of learning it.
I think someone should take it off from the list of TMs she's able to learn.

Thank you!

- Irwin

Talk:Miltank (Pokémon)

2009-10-05T21:30:38Z

OwlMania: /* Miltank does not learn Swords Dance */ new section

Jynx (Pokémon)

2009-09-23T09:35:26Z

OwlMania: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Scyther | next=Electabuzz|type=ice|type2=psychic| prevnum=123| nextnum=125}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Jynx |
jname=ルージュラ |
tmname=Rougela |
image=124Jynx.png |
size=170px|
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron=<sc>jincks</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=124 |
oldjdex=153 |
jdex=155 |
hdex=282 |
fdex=168 |
adex=210 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ice |
type2=Psychic |
species=Human Shape |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=89.5 |
weight-kg=40.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Forewarn |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Humanshape |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evsa=2 |
expyield=137 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Red |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=jynx |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Jynx''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルージュラ''' ''Rougela'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Smoochum}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Jynx is a humanoid Pokémon that resembles a bulky woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet, has white arms and purple hands. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes and long blond hair. She seems to resemble a Nordic princess, as seen in various operas. Originally, her face was colored black, causing a {{pkmn|controversy}}.

====Gender differences====
Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

====Special abilities====
Jynx can use {{m|Psychic|telepathy}} to transfer visions of what they've seen into a another being's mind. In battle, Jynx have the power to {{m|Blizzard|control ice and snow}} and can also use physical force to some degree.

Jynx is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.

===Behavior===
===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Jynx tend to prefer icy climates, such as caves in snowy mountains. In ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', various Jynx are seen in [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s toy factory.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jynx anime.png|right|thumb|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 {{ashfr|friends}} helped to return the Jynx to her owner.

Jynx was also in a Pokémon stage show for ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]''.

A [[Nurse Joy]] from the unaired episode, ''[[EP250|The Ice Cave!]]'', owned a Jynx. [[Brock]] almost kissed this Human Shape Pokémon during his sickly state.

A trio of Jynx sisters were in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''. These three Jynx were overly-protective towards their sister, a {{p|Smoochum}}. The Smoochum evolved into a Jynx at the end of the episode.

===Minor Appearances===
[[Lorelei|Prima]] owns a Jynx. She used it to send [[Team Rocket]] flying in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.

A Jynx was also used by a girl named [[Erica]] in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] Contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG115|Jynx|May's Pokédex|Jynx, the Humanshape Pokémon. Jynx is known for expressing its many and varied feelings by dancing around in graceful and rhythmical motions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
Jynx's most notable role is being under the ownership of [[Lorelei]] in [[Pokémon Special]]. Lorelei's Jynx is noted for having the ability to generate voodoo dolls out of ice using its {{m|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 {{Special|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, with which Lorelei can use to track down using her powder case.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Jynx (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|yellowdex=Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
|stadiumdex=Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
|golddex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|silverdex=It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
|crystaldex=It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
|stadium2dex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|rubydex=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
|sapphiredex=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
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
|leafgreendex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|diamonddex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|pearldex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|platinumdex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
type2=psychic|
gen=1 |
gen1ex=rb|
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Ice Path]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Ice Path]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Smoochum}} |
ptrarity= Rare|
ptarea= [[Snowpoint Temple]]|
hgssrarity= Common|
hgssarea= [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Ice Path]] |
palarea=Field |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|snap[[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|trozei=Endless Level 62 Endless Level 79 Forever Level 12 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Smoochum}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]]
|md2=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1-B10) [[Lower Crevice Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Mt. Avalanche]] (B1-B19)
|ranger2=[[The Ice Lake]] [[Almia Castle]]
|scramble=[[Shiny Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Burnt Berry]] (33%)
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Bitter Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|-
| {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|-
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 50 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 95 |
Special=95 |
Speed= 95 |
type=Ice |
type2=Psychic }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ice|
type2=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |
notes=yes|
gen1psychic=yes|
oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Jynx}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|5|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|8|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|21|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|28|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|33|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|39|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|44|Wring Out|Normal|Special|—|100|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|49|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|55|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Ice|Psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Medicham}}|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Mr. Mime}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Meditate|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Alakazam}}|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Spinda}}|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spinda}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|*}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====[[TCG|TCG]]-only moves====
*{{m|Helping Hand}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Fire Punch}} {{ic|Fire}}
*{{m|Confuse Ray}} {{ic|Ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=ice |
ndex=124 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Frigid Cavern |
P1=∞XO@#*~♪ ∞XO@#*~♪ |
P2=!!O@#*~! !!O@#*~! |
P3=!!!!!!~! !!!!!!~! |
PL=∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Psychic |
typeA=Psychic |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=9 |
MinEXP=68 |
MaxEXP=82 |
browser=Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its {{m|Sweet Kiss|kiss attack}}! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5% |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Psychic |
typeA2=Psychic |
field2=Teleport |
field2power= - |
browser2=It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic barrier. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=238
|name1=Smoochum
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Level
|level1=30
|sprite2=124
|name2=Jynx
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
type2=psychic|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=124|
name=Jynx|
}}

==Trivia==
* Before Generation IV, Jynx was the only Ice-type Pokémon that was able to learn {{m|Ice Punch}} by leveling up.
* Jynx is one of the few Pokémon who naturally learn a [[move]] in a game in one generation, but then never learn it again in another generation; in this case, the move is {{m|Thrash}}, in Generation I.
* Jynx and her pre-evolution, {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokémon that learn {{m|Avalanche}} by leveling up.
* Jynx, together with her pre-evolution {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokemon that have the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] {{t|Ice}}/{{t|Psychic}}.
* Jynx's {{stat|Defense}} stat is the lowest of all fully evolved Ice-types.
* Until the introduction of {{p|Glaceon}} in Generation IV, Jynx had the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{t|Ice}} Pokemon.
* As its Pokédex entries state that it speaks a language that sounds like human, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything of what it says in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], which would make it appear that Pokémon cannot normally understand human speech. However this contradicts several other forms of [[canon]], such as the [[Pokémon anime]] and various [[manga]] works where Pokémon are able to understand human speech, especially evident by [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth]].

===Controversy===
[[Image:Controversial Jynx.jpg|thumb|right|Jynx's original design, considered to be a racist stereotype of African-Americans.|150px]]
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|
{| align="center" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; border-collapse: collapse; background: #FFFFFF; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2g 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{gold color}}|Gold}}'''
| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2s 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{silver color}}|Silver}}'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Image:Spr 2c 124 jp.gif]] '''{{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}'''
|}Jynx's Japanese [[Generation II]] sprites.
|}
{{main|Pokémon controversy#Racism|Pokémon controversy}}
Jynx originally bore a striking, but possibly coincidental, resemblance to entertainers in {{wp|blackface}}. A strong case can be made for Jynx being a parody of or homage to the Japanese {{wp|Ganguro}} and Yamanba fashion trends, which were extremely popular when Pokémon was first released, but it can't be denied that blackface-influenced characters have appeared elsewhere in anime and manga - examples can be found near the beginning of Osamu Tezuka's early graphic novel, {{wp|Metropolis (manga)|Metropolis}} and also can be found with Dragon Ball Z's Mr. Popo.

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 {{wp|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 ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly]]''.

In response to this controversy, [[Nintendo]] changed Jynx's hands from dark blue to purple and its face from black to purple in Pokémon games, including in the English and international versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. This change was not reflected in the anime until much later, when Jynx appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'', an episode which could not be cut from airing due to its importance to the plot of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Though appearing as black in the original Japanese, Jynx was recolored in the dub, causing a delay in the airing of the episode. Jynx has appeared since using its new design with no problems. However, in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] section of ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', Jynx appears with its original colorings.

===Origin===
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガン黒 ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', ''face-black''. Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime can be a proof that Jynx is based on {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}.

Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki Onna}} (who has no feet like Jynx) or {{wp|Yama Uba}}, the latter of which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono and having whitish-blonde hair (all traits shared by Jynx).
====Name origin====
A {{wp|jinx}} is a curse or hex of bad luck. ''Rougela'' appears to be a feminized version of ''[[wp:Rouge (cosmetics)|rouge]]'', a type of makeup.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Rossana
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lippoutou
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루주라 ''Rujura''

==External links==
* [[wp:Jynx|Article on Wikipedia]]

==Notes==
<references />

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[[de:Rossana]]
[[es:Jynx]]
[[fr:Lippoutou]]
[[ja:ルージュラ]]
[[pl:Jynx]]
[[pt:Jynx (pokémon)]]

Jynx (Pokémon)

2009-09-23T06:37:49Z

OwlMania: /* Trivia */

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Jynx |
jname=ルージュラ |
tmname=Rougela |
image=124Jynx.png |
size=170px|
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron=<sc>jincks</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=124 |
oldjdex=153 |
jdex=155 |
hdex=282 |
fdex=168 |
adex=210 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ice |
type2=Psychic |
species=Human Shape |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=89.5 |
weight-kg=40.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Forewarn |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Humanshape |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evsa=2 |
expyield=137 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Red |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=jynx |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Jynx''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルージュラ''' ''Rougela'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Smoochum}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Jynx is a humanoid Pokémon that resembles a bulky woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet, has white arms and purple hands. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes and long blond hair. She seems to resemble a Nordic princess, as seen in various operas. Originally, her face was colored black, causing a {{pkmn|controversy}}.

====Gender differences====
Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

====Special abilities====
Jynx can use {{m|Psychic|telepathy}} to transfer visions of what they've seen into a another being's mind. In battle, Jynx have the power to {{m|Blizzard|control ice and snow}} and can also use physical force to some degree.

Jynx is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.

===Behavior===
===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Jynx tend to prefer icy climates, such as caves in snowy mountains. In ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', various Jynx are seen in [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s toy factory.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jynx anime.png|right|thumb|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 {{ashfr|friends}} helped to return the Jynx to her owner.

Jynx was also in a Pokémon stage show for ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]''.

A [[Nurse Joy]] from the unaired episode, ''[[EP250|The Ice Cave!]]'', owned a Jynx. [[Brock]] almost kissed this Human Shape Pokémon during his sickly state.

A trio of Jynx sisters were in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''. These three Jynx were overly-protective towards their sister, a {{p|Smoochum}}. The Smoochum evolved into a Jynx at the end of the episode.

===Minor Appearances===
[[Lorelei|Prima]] owns a Jynx. She used it to send [[Team Rocket]] flying in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.

A Jynx was also used by a girl named [[Erica]] in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] Contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG115|Jynx|May's Pokédex|Jynx, the Humanshape Pokémon. Jynx is known for expressing its many and varied feelings by dancing around in graceful and rhythmical motions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
Jynx's most notable role is being under the ownership of [[Lorelei]] in [[Pokémon Special]]. Lorelei's Jynx is noted for having the ability to generate voodoo dolls out of ice using its {{m|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 {{Special|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, with which Lorelei can use to track down using her powder case.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Jynx (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|yellowdex=Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
|stadiumdex=Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
|golddex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|silverdex=It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
|crystaldex=It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
|stadium2dex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|rubydex=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
|sapphiredex=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
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
|leafgreendex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|diamonddex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|pearldex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|platinumdex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
type2=psychic|
gen=1 |
gen1ex=rb|
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Ice Path]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Ice Path]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Smoochum}} |
ptrarity= Rare|
ptarea= [[Snowpoint Temple]]|
hgssrarity= Common|
hgssarea= [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Ice Path]] |
palarea=Field |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|snap[[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|trozei=Endless Level 62 Endless Level 79 Forever Level 12 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Smoochum}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]]
|md2=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1-B10) [[Lower Crevice Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Mt. Avalanche]] (B1-B19)
|ranger2=[[The Ice Lake]] [[Almia Castle]]
|scramble=[[Shiny Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Burnt Berry]] (33%)
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Bitter Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|-
| {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|-
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 50 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 95 |
Special=95 |
Speed= 95 |
type=Ice |
type2=Psychic }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ice|
type2=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |
notes=yes|
gen1psychic=yes|
oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Jynx}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|5|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|8|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|21|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|28|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|33|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|39|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|44|Wring Out|Normal|Special|—|100|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|49|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|55|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Ice|Psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Medicham}}|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Mr. Mime}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Meditate|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Alakazam}}|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Spinda}}|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spinda}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|*}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====[[TCG|TCG]]-only moves====
*{{m|Helping Hand}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Fire Punch}} {{ic|Fire}}
*{{m|Confuse Ray}} {{ic|Ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=ice |
ndex=124 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Frigid Cavern |
P1=∞XO@#*~♪ ∞XO@#*~♪ |
P2=!!O@#*~! !!O@#*~! |
P3=!!!!!!~! !!!!!!~! |
PL=∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Psychic |
typeA=Psychic |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=9 |
MinEXP=68 |
MaxEXP=82 |
browser=Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its {{m|Sweet Kiss|kiss attack}}! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5% |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Psychic |
typeA2=Psychic |
field2=Teleport |
field2power= - |
browser2=It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic barrier. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=238
|name1=Smoochum
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Level
|level1=30
|sprite2=124
|name2=Jynx
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
type2=psychic|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=124|
name=Jynx|
}}

==Trivia==
* Before Generation IV, Jynx was the only Ice-type Pokémon that was able to learn {{m|Ice Punch}} by leveling up.
* Jynx is one of the few Pokémon who naturally learn a [[move]] in a game in one generation, but then never learn it again in another generation; in this case, the move is {{m|Thrash}}, in Generation I.
* Jynx and her pre-evolution, {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokémon that learn {{m|Avalanche}} by leveling up.
* Jynx, together with her pre-evolution {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokemon that have the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] {{t|Ice}}/{{t|Psychic}}.
* Jynx's {{stat|Defense}} stat is the lowest of all fully evolved Ice-types.
* Until the introduction of {{p|Glaceon}} in generation IV, Jynx had the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{t|Ice}} Pokemon.
* As its Pokédex entries state that it speaks a language that sounds like human, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything of what it says in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], which would make it appear that Pokémon cannot normally understand human speech. However this contradicts several other forms of [[canon]], such as the [[Pokémon anime]] and various [[manga]] works where Pokémon are able to understand human speech, especially evident by [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth]].

===Controversy===
[[Image:Controversial Jynx.jpg|thumb|right|Jynx's original design, considered to be a racist stereotype of African-Americans.|150px]]
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|
{| align="center" border="1" style="border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; border-collapse: collapse; background: #FFFFFF; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" width="100%"
| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2g 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{gold color}}|Gold}}'''
| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2s 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{silver color}}|Silver}}'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Image:Spr 2c 124 jp.gif]] '''{{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}'''
|}Jynx's Japanese [[Generation II]] sprites.
|}
{{main|Pokémon controversy#Racism|Pokémon controversy}}
Jynx originally bore a striking, but possibly coincidental, resemblance to entertainers in {{wp|blackface}}. A strong case can be made for Jynx being a parody of or homage to the Japanese {{wp|Ganguro}} and Yamanba fashion trends, which were extremely popular when Pokémon was first released, but it can't be denied that blackface-influenced characters have appeared elsewhere in anime and manga - examples can be found near the beginning of Osamu Tezuka's early graphic novel, {{wp|Metropolis (manga)|Metropolis}} and also can be found with Dragon Ball Z's Mr. Popo.

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 {{wp|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 ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly]]''.

In response to this controversy, [[Nintendo]] changed Jynx's hands from dark blue to purple and its face from black to purple in Pokémon games, including in the English and international versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. This change was not reflected in the anime until much later, when Jynx appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'', an episode which could not be cut from airing due to its importance to the plot of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Though appearing as black in the original Japanese, Jynx was recolored in the dub, causing a delay in the airing of the episode. Jynx has appeared since using its new design with no problems. However, in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] section of ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', Jynx appears with its original colorings.

===Origin===
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガン黒 ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', ''face-black''. Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime can be a proof that Jynx is based on {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}.

Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki Onna}} (who has no feet like Jynx) or {{wp|Yama Uba}}, the latter of which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono and having whitish-blonde hair (all traits shared by Jynx).
====Name origin====
A {{wp|jinx}} is a curse or hex of bad luck. ''Rougela'' appears to be a feminized version of ''[[wp:Rouge (cosmetics)|rouge]]'', a type of makeup.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Rossana
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lippoutou
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루주라 ''Rujura''

==External links==
* [[wp:Jynx|Article on Wikipedia]]

==Notes==
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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Scyther | next=Electabuzz|type=ice|type2=psychic| prevnum=123| nextnum=125}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Jynx |
jname=ルージュラ |
tmname=Rougela |
image=124Jynx.png |
size=170px|
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron=<sc>jincks</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=124 |
oldjdex=153 |
jdex=155 |
hdex=282 |
fdex=168 |
adex=210 |
typen=2 |
type1=Ice |
type2=Psychic |
species=Human Shape |
height-ftin=4'07" |
height-m=1.4 |
weight-lbs=89.5 |
weight-kg=40.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Forewarn |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Humanshape |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=25 |
evsa=2 |
expyield=137 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=254 |
color=Red |
catchrate=45 |
body=12 |
pokefordex=jynx |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Jynx''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルージュラ''' ''Rougela'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Psychic}} Pokémon.

She [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Smoochum}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Jynx is a humanoid Pokémon that resembles a bulky woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet, has white arms and purple hands. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes and long blond hair. She seems to resemble a Nordic princess, as seen in various operas. Originally, her face was colored black, causing a {{pkmn|controversy}}.

====Gender differences====
Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

====Special abilities====
Jynx can use {{m|Psychic|telepathy}} to transfer visions of what they've seen into a another being's mind. In battle, Jynx have the power to {{m|Blizzard|control ice and snow}} and can also use physical force to some degree.

Jynx is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that learns {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.

===Behavior===
===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon}}]]
Jynx tend to prefer icy climates, such as caves in snowy mountains. In ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', various Jynx are seen in [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s toy factory.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Jynx anime.png|right|thumb|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 {{ashfr|friends}} helped to return the Jynx to her owner.

Jynx was also in a Pokémon stage show for ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]''.

A [[Nurse Joy]] from the unaired episode, ''[[EP250|The Ice Cave!]]'', owned a Jynx. [[Brock]] almost kissed this Human Shape Pokémon during his sickly state.

A trio of Jynx sisters were in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''. These three Jynx were overly-protective towards their sister, a {{p|Smoochum}}. The Smoochum evolved into a Jynx at the end of the episode.

===Minor Appearances===
[[Lorelei|Prima]] owns a Jynx. She used it to send [[Team Rocket]] flying in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.

A Jynx was also used by a girl named [[Erica]] in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] Contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG115|Jynx|May's Pokédex|Jynx, the Humanshape Pokémon. Jynx is known for expressing its many and varied feelings by dancing around in graceful and rhythmical motions.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
Jynx's most notable role is being under the ownership of [[Lorelei]] in [[Pokémon Special]]. Lorelei's Jynx is noted for having the ability to generate voodoo dolls out of ice using its {{m|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 {{Special|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, with which Lorelei can use to track down using her powder case.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Jynx (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|yellowdex=Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
|stadiumdex=Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
|golddex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|silverdex=It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
|crystaldex=It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
|stadium2dex=It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
|rubydex=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
|sapphiredex=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
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
|leafgreendex=It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
|diamonddex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|pearldex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|platinumdex=Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
type2=psychic|
gen=1 |
gen1ex=rb|
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Ice Path]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Ice Path]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Trade]] {{p|Poliwhirl}} in [[Cerulean City]] |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Smoochum}} |
ptrarity= Rare|
ptarea= [[Snowpoint Temple]]|
hgssrarity= Common|
hgssarea= [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Ice Path]] |
palarea=Field |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ice
|type2=psychic
|snap[[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|trozei=Endless Level 62 Endless Level 79 Forever Level 12 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Smoochum}}
|ranger=[[Panula Cave]]
|md2=[[Crevice Cave]] (B1-B10) [[Lower Crevice Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Mt. Avalanche]] (B1-B19)
|ranger2=[[The Ice Lake]] [[Almia Castle]]
|scramble=[[Shiny Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
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|- style="background: #{{ice color}};"
! Game
! Items
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Burnt Berry]] (33%)
|-
| colspan=2 | [[Bitter Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from [[Generation I]])
|-
| {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|-
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| {{b|Aspear}} (100%)
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 65 |
Attack= 50 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 95 |
Special=95 |
Speed= 95 |
type=Ice |
type2=Psychic }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ice|
type2=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |
notes=yes|
gen1psychic=yes|
oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Jynx}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|5|Lick|Ghost|Physical|20|100|30|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|8|Lovely Kiss|Normal|Status|—|75|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|21|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|25|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|28|Wake-Up Slap|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|33|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|39|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|44|Wring Out|Normal|Special|—|100|5|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|49|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|55|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Ice|Psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM48]]|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Medicham}}|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Mr. Mime}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Meditate|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Alakazam}}|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Drowzee}}, {{p|Hypno}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Spinda}}|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Spinda}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|*}}
{{eggmoves/note|3|ice|psychic}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|ice|psychic|4|1|Jynx}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|ice|psychic}}

====[[TCG|TCG]]-only moves====
*{{m|Helping Hand}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Fire Punch}} {{ic|Fire}}
*{{m|Confuse Ray}} {{ic|Ghost}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=ice |
ndex=124 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Frigid Cavern |
P1=∞XO@#*~♪ ∞XO@#*~♪ |
P2=!!O@#*~! !!O@#*~! |
P3=!!!!!!~! !!!!!!~! |
PL=∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ ∞XO@#*~♪♪♪ |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Psychic |
typeA=Psychic |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=9 |
MinEXP=68 |
MaxEXP=82 |
browser=Jynx swings its hips as if it's dancing while walking. Beware of its {{m|Sweet Kiss|kiss attack}}! |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-4.5% |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Psychic |
typeA2=Psychic |
field2=Teleport |
field2power= - |
browser2=It attacks by launching strange orbs. It protects itself with a psychic barrier. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=238
|name1=Smoochum
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Level
|level1=30
|sprite2=124
|name2=Jynx
|type1-2=Ice
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
type2=psychic|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=124|
name=Jynx|
}}

==Trivia==
* Before Generation IV, Jynx was the only Ice-type Pokémon that was able to learn {{m|Ice Punch}} by leveling up.
* Jynx is one of the few Pokémon who naturally learn a [[move]] in a game in one generation, but then never learn it again in another generation; in this case, the move is {{m|Thrash}}, in Generation I.
* Jynx and her pre-evolution, {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokémon that learn {{m|Avalanche}} by leveling up.
* Jynx, together with her pre-evolution {{p|Smoochum}}, are the only Pokemon that have the [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] {{t|Ice}}/{{t|Psychic}}.
* Jynx's {{stat|Defense}} stat is the lowest of all fully evolved Ice-types.
* As its Pokédex entries state that it speaks a language that sounds like human, the player, as a Pokémon, cannot understand anything of what it says in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], which would make it appear that Pokémon cannot normally understand human speech. However this contradicts several other forms of [[canon]], such as the [[Pokémon anime]] and various [[manga]] works where Pokémon are able to understand human speech, especially evident by [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth]].

===Controversy===
[[Image:Controversial Jynx.jpg|thumb|right|Jynx's original design, considered to be a racist stereotype of African-Americans.|150px]]
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| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2g 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{gold color}}|Gold}}'''
| align="center" | [[Image:Spr 2s 124 jp.png]] '''{{color|{{silver color}}|Silver}}'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Image:Spr 2c 124 jp.gif]] '''{{color|{{crystal color}}|Crystal}}'''
|}Jynx's Japanese [[Generation II]] sprites.
|}
{{main|Pokémon controversy#Racism|Pokémon controversy}}
Jynx originally bore a striking, but possibly coincidental, resemblance to entertainers in {{wp|blackface}}. A strong case can be made for Jynx being a parody of or homage to the Japanese {{wp|Ganguro}} and Yamanba fashion trends, which were extremely popular when Pokémon was first released, but it can't be denied that blackface-influenced characters have appeared elsewhere in anime and manga - examples can be found near the beginning of Osamu Tezuka's early graphic novel, {{wp|Metropolis (manga)|Metropolis}} and also can be found with Dragon Ball Z's Mr. Popo.

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 {{wp|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 ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly]]''.

In response to this controversy, [[Nintendo]] changed Jynx's hands from dark blue to purple and its face from black to purple in Pokémon games, including in the English and international versions of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}. This change was not reflected in the anime until much later, when Jynx appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'', an episode which could not be cut from airing due to its importance to the plot of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. Though appearing as black in the original Japanese, Jynx was recolored in the dub, causing a delay in the airing of the episode. Jynx has appeared since using its new design with no problems. However, in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] section of ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', Jynx appears with its original colorings.

===Origin===
What Jynx is based on is a controversial topic within the fandom, although common interpretations are a Nordic woman (possibly {{wp|Hel (goddess)|Hel}}, goddess of the underworld), or ガン黒 ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', ''face-black''. Also, the fact that Jynx are depicted as Santa's helpers in the anime can be a proof that Jynx is based on {{wp|Zwarte Piet}}.

Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki Onna}} (who has no feet like Jynx) or {{wp|Yama Uba}}, the latter of which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono and having whitish-blonde hair (all traits shared by Jynx).
====Name origin====
A {{wp|jinx}} is a curse or hex of bad luck. ''Rougela'' appears to be a feminized version of ''[[wp:Rouge (cosmetics)|rouge]]'', a type of makeup.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Rossana
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lippoutou
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루주라 ''Rujura''

==External links==
* [[wp:Jynx|Article on Wikipedia]]

==Notes==
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