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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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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 [[EP090|the anime]] has shown it to possess feet, the 3D games show only blackness under the dress and it lacks a [[footprint]]. It has white arms and five-fingered purple hands. Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart. | 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 [[EP090|the anime]] has shown it to possess feet, the 3D games show only blackness under the dress and it lacks a [[footprint]]. It has white arms and five-fingered purple hands. Jynx is a female-only species with no male counterpart. | ||
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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. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. It puts its enemies to sleep using its [[signature move]], {{m|Lovely Kiss}}. Jynx often is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}. | 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. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. It puts its enemies to sleep using its [[signature move]], {{m|Lovely Kiss}}. Jynx often is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Erica Jynx.png|left|thumb| | [[File:Erica Jynx.png|left|thumb|250px|Jynx in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Jynx AG013.png|thumb| | [[File:Jynx AG013.png|thumb|250px|Jynx in its original design, as seen in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'']] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
In ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', multiple Jynx were workers at [[Santa Claus]]'s workshop. One of Santa's Jynx got lost, requiring {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to help her return to her owner. | |||
In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', [[Lorelei|Prima]] used a Jynx to send {{TRT}} blasting off. | |||
In the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP250]], the [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Ice Cave]] [[Pokémon Center]] owns a Jynx, which works in a capacity similar to the {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} of most other Centers. {{an|Brock}} almost kissed her during his sickly state. | |||
In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'', [[Erica]]'s Jynx competed in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. This also marked the first anime appearance of Jynx's purple redesign. | |||
In ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]'', a trio of Jynx sisters living in [[Cremini Town]] were overprotective towards their sister, a {{p|Smoochum}}. The Smoochum evolved into a fourth Jynx at the end of the episode. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', a Jynx was part of a showboat stage show. It was briefly taken by {{TRT}}. | |||
A Jynx appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | A Jynx appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Jynx was running on a treadmill. However, this appearance was removed from the English [[dub]]. | |||
In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Jynx competed in the [[Rustboro City]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. However, this appearance was cut from the English dub. | |||
A Coordinator's Jynx appeared in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''. | A Coordinator's Jynx appeared in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''. | ||
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{{Animedexbody|Holiday Hi-Jynx|Jynx|Ash's Pokédex|Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. This Pokémon has some very unusual powers. Its [[Signature move|special attack]] is the {{m|Lovely Kiss}}, which puts its opponent into a deep {{status|sleep}}.}} | {{Animedexbody|Holiday Hi-Jynx|Jynx|Ash's Pokédex|Jynx, the Human Shape Pokémon. This Pokémon has some very unusual powers. Its [[Signature move|special attack]] is the {{m|Lovely Kiss}}, which puts its opponent into a deep {{status|sleep}}.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoenn}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|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.}} | {{Animedexbody|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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}} | ||
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Jynx debuts in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', under the ownership of [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken]]. She is used to attack {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} after they trick [[Team Rocket]] and take {{adv|Mew}}. When she attacks Mew, Red and Green try to defend it, only to be defeated. Mew retaliates against her and freezes her and Ken while sparing Red and Green. | Jynx debuts in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]'', under the ownership of [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken]]. She is used to attack {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Green}} after they trick [[Team Rocket]] and take {{adv|Mew}}. When she attacks Mew, Red and Green try to defend it, only to be defeated. Mew retaliates against her and freezes her and Ken while sparing Red and Green. | ||
Most notably, | Most notably, [[Lorelei]]'s Jynx first appeared in ''[[PS068|Jigglypuff Jive]]''. It 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 have broken free, the freeze induces lasting numbness in the areas where it was applied. Both {{adv|Red}} and [[Sabrina]] suffer this condition and have 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. | ||
In ''[[PS179|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 ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]''. | A Jynx belonging to the Chairman of the [[Pokémon Association]] appeared in ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]''. | ||
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[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Jynx, as seen in [[GDZ48]]. | [[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Jynx, as seen in [[GDZ48]]. | ||
A Jynx appeared in [[GDZ78]] | A female Trainer's Jynx appeared in [[GDZ78]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
A Jynx appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it | A Jynx appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it took part in a baseball match. She was seen with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the game. | ||
[[Lorelei]]'s Jynx appeared in ''[[PM033|To the Pokémon League!!]]'',. | |||
A Jynx appeared in ''[[PM043|Clefairy, a Doctor!?]]''. | A Jynx appeared in ''[[PM043|Clefairy, a Doctor!?]]''. | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Ice Path]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Ice Path]]{{Sup/t|M}}{{Sup/t|D}}}} | ||
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* A [[Capsule Monsters]] [[Media:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|concept sketch]] depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx. | * A [[Capsule Monsters]] [[Media:Capsule Monsters Buhi.jpg|concept sketch]] depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx. | ||
* Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds. | * Jynx has the longest [[cry]] of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds. | ||
* Jynx's sprite in the Virtual Console re-release of {{ | * Jynx's sprite in the Virtual Console re-release of {{game|Yellow}} seems to use five colors instead of four, a technical impossibility for a [[Game Boy Color]] game. To achieve this effect, some of the 8x8 tiles composing the sprite use an altered palette, where black is replaced with purple. | ||
* Jynx is the only Pokémon to have {{a|Dry Skin}} as its {{DL|Ability|Hidden Ability}}. | |||
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[[File:124Jynx OS anime.png|thumb|Jynx's original design in the anime|150px]] | [[File:124Jynx OS anime.png|thumb|Jynx's original design in the anime|150px]] | ||
{{wp|Carole Boston Weatherford}}, a cultural critic, claimed that Jynx, which appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" on the magazine ''Black World Today''. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in ''{{wp|The Story of Little Black Sambo}}'', and further compared Jynx to {{wp|Mr. Popo}} of the {{wp|Dragon Ball}} franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design. | {{wp|Carole Boston Weatherford}}, a cultural critic, claimed that Jynx, which appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" on the magazine ''Black World Today''. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in ''{{wp|The Story of Little Black Sambo}}'', and further compared Jynx to {{wp|Mr. Popo}} of the {{wp|Dragon Ball}} franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design. | ||
Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the Western releases of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were edited, and [[EP250]] was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' was also cut from the dub. Jynx's design was officially revised by [[Game Freak]] to be purple rather than black, including in Japan and South Korea; this change was reflected in later [[core series]] games (starting with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}) and in the [[Pokémon anime]] starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in [[VIZ Media]]'s reissues of [[Pokémon Adventures]] are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of {{PAV|4}}. The [[Virtual Console]] versions of {{g|Snap}}, {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, international {{game|Yellow}}, and Japanese Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also recolor Jynx's face. Jynx was recolored in the ending credits of [[PK01]] and [[PK04]] for the 2012 Japanese Blu-ray release. A recolored version of ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' aired in Japan and is available on the Japanese [[ | Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the Western releases of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} were edited, and [[EP250]] was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' was also cut from the dub. Jynx's design was officially revised by [[Game Freak]] to be purple rather than black, including in Japan and South Korea; this change was reflected in later [[core series]] games (starting with {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}) and in the [[Pokémon anime]] starting in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. However, Jynx's last anime appearance came just 53 episodes after the redesign. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in [[VIZ Media]]'s reissues of [[Pokémon Adventures]] are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of {{PAV|4}}. The [[Virtual Console]] versions of {{g|Snap}}, {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, international {{game|Yellow}}, and Japanese Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also recolor Jynx's face. Jynx was recolored in the ending credits of [[PK01]] and [[PK04]] for the 2012 Japanese Blu-ray release. A recolored version of ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' aired in Japan and is available on the Japanese [[Prime Video]] and [[Netflix]]. Since 2014, ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', which all feature Jynx in its original design, have not been in circulation of the English dub. | ||
In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by {{wp|ganguro}}, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion. However, this particular hypothesis at least has often been | In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by {{wp|ganguro}}, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion. However, this particular hypothesis at least has often been criticized due to the timeline of ganguro fashion not matching up with the development of [[Pokémon games]].<ref>[[n:On the Origin of Species: Jynx|On the Origin of Species: Jynx]]</ref> Another theory is that Jynx is based on the Nordic goddess {{wp|Hel}}, who was often depicted has having a face half white-half black and who ruled {{wp|Niflheim}}, primarily depicted as a land of primordial ice and cold. Some fans say this is supported by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "{{wp|It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings|Fat Lady}}," who is pop-culturally portrayed dressed as the {{wp|valkyrie}} {{wp|Brünnhilde}}. Another possible origin is {{wp|Yama-uba}}, the mountain Crone. | ||
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Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the {{v2|Emerald}} sprite that animates it singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress. | Jynx also has the traits of a female opera singer, especially the iconic cartoon depiction of the {{wp|It ain't over till the fat lady sings|fat lady}}; {{g|Snap}} and its third generation sprites depict it singing, especially the {{v2|Emerald}} sprite that animates it singing a high note. Jynx may also have origins in the Japanese spirits known as {{wp|Yuki-onna}}, who lack feet, akin to Jynx's feet being covered by its dress. | ||
It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' | It may also be based on {{wp|Yama-uba}} (also called Yamanba), a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that 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. "Yamanba" is also a slang for the extreme end of ganguro fashion, which involves bleached hair, artificial tanning, and heavy applying of brightly-colored lipstick. | ||
Jynx's revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of {{wp|frostbite}}. This fits with Jynx's {{t|Ice}} type and how it is found in very cold places. | |||
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|ru=Джинкс ''Dzhinks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Джинкс ''Dzhinks''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=รูจูลา ''Rujula''|thmeaning=Transcription of original Japanese name | |||
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Jynx (Japanese: ルージュラ Rougela) is a dual-type Ice/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Smoochum starting at level 30.
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 anime has shown it to possess feet, the 3D games show only blackness under the dress and it lacks a footprint. 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. 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
Major appearances
In Holiday Hi-Jynx, multiple Jynx 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.
In the banned episode EP250, the Nurse Joy of the Ice Cave Pokémon Center owns 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 anime 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.
Minor appearances
In Stage Fight!, a Jynx was part of a showboat stage show. It 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. However, this appearance was removed from the English dub.
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.
A Coordinator's Jynx appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Jynx appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
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In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- 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.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Jynx debuts in The Jynx Jinx, under the ownership of Ken. She is used to attack Red and Green after they trick Team Rocket and take Mew. When she attacks Mew, Red and Green try to defend it, only to be defeated. Mew retaliates against her and freezes her and Ken while sparing Red and Green.
Most notably, 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. Even after the victims have broken free, the freeze induces lasting numbness in the areas where it was applied. Both Red and Sabrina suffer this condition and have 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.
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.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu caught a Jynx, as seen in GDZ48.
A female Trainer's Jynx appeared in GDZ78.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
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.
A Jynx appeared in PMHGSS11.
In the TCG
- Main article: Jynx (TCG)
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Confuse Ray | Jynx (Aquapolis 18) |
Fire Punch | Jynx δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 17) |
Helping Hand | Sabrina's Jynx (Gym Challenge 57) |
Hypnosis | Jynx (Aquapolis 18) Will's Jynx (VS 74) |
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These sprites are not used in the Virtual Console releases.
Gold | Silver | Crystal | Gold/Silver back | Crystal back |
Virtual Console sprites
Yellow | Yellow back |
Trivia
- 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.
- A Capsule Monsters concept sketch depicts an unused Pokémon design with the same Pokédex number as Jynx.
- Jynx has the longest cry of any Pokémon, lasting 2.238 seconds.
- Jynx's sprite in the Virtual Console re-release of Pokémon Yellow seems to use five colors instead of four, a technical impossibility for a Game Boy Color game. To achieve this effect, some of the 8x8 tiles composing the sprite use an altered palette, where black is replaced with purple.
- Jynx is the only Pokémon to have Dry Skin as its Hidden Ability.
Controversy
Carole Boston Weatherford, a cultural critic, claimed that Jynx, which appeared in Holiday Hi-Jynx, was a negative racial stereotype of African-Americans in an article titled "Politically Incorrect Pokémon" on the magazine Black World Today. She chiefly compared Jynx to the racist characters in The Story of Little Black Sambo, and further compared Jynx to Mr. Popo of the Dragon Ball franchise, a character who is also potentially offensive in his design.
Weatherford's complaint caused many repercussions in the Pokémon franchise. The sprites of Jynx in the Western releases of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal were edited, and EP250 was cut from international airings of the anime. A sequence depicting Jynx in its original design in All Things Bright and Beautifly! was also cut from the dub. Jynx's design was officially revised by Game Freak to be purple rather than black, including in Japan and South Korea; this change was reflected in later core series games (starting with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire) and in the Pokémon anime starting in Mean With Envy. However, Jynx's last anime appearance came just 53 episodes after the redesign. Although the manga is colored in black-and-white, Jynx appearing in VIZ Media's reissues of Pokémon Adventures are recolored as a dark gray rather than a straight black, suggesting that they are purple instead of black. It is also recolored to purple on the back cover of the reissue of Volume 4. The Virtual Console versions of Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Trading Card Game, international Pokémon Yellow, and Japanese Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also recolor Jynx's face. Jynx was recolored in the ending credits of PK01 and PK04 for the 2012 Japanese Blu-ray release. A recolored version of Holiday Hi-Jynx aired in Japan and is available on the Japanese Prime Video and Netflix. Since 2014, Holiday Hi-Jynx, Stage Fight!, and The Mandarin Island Miss Match, which all feature Jynx in its original design, have not been in circulation of the English dub.
In recent years, some fans of Pokémon have noted that Jynx may be inspired by ganguro, a Japanese fashion where women tan heavily, bleach their hair, and apply large amounts of makeup, instead of a black stereotype. This theory is mainly based on Jynx's long, straight, blonde hair, a common attribute of ganguro fashion. However, this particular hypothesis at least has often been criticized due to the timeline of ganguro fashion not matching up with the development of Pokémon games.[1] Another theory is that Jynx is based on the Nordic goddess Hel, who was often depicted has having a face half white-half black and who ruled Niflheim, primarily depicted as a land of primordial ice and cold. Some fans say this is supported by Jynx sharing traits with the iconic opera singing "Fat Lady," who is pop-culturally portrayed dressed as the valkyrie Brünnhilde. Another possible origin is Yama-uba, the mountain Crone.
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 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; Pokémon Snap and its 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.
It may also be based on Yama-uba (also called Yamanba), a yōkai that 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. "Yamanba" is also a slang for the extreme end of ganguro fashion, which involves bleached hair, artificial tanning, and heavy applying of brightly-colored lipstick.
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.
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 and also the French word for red.
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