Jynx is an Ice Psychic dual-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. It is also known as Rougela in Japan. It is the evolved form of Smoochum.
About Jynx
| First appearance in anime | Original series |
| First appearance in game | Red and Blue |
| Region | Kanto |
| Evolution | Smoochum-->Jynx |
| 1st Evo level | 30 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base. |
Jynx Base Stats
| HP | 65 |
| ATTACK | 50 |
| DEFENCE | 35 |
| SP. ATTACK | 115 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 95 |
| SPEED | 95 |
| TOTAL | 455 |
Appearance of Jynx
Jynx is considered a “human shape” Pokemon. It resembles a woman but is non-gendered just like other Pokemon. It has a purple face and blonde hair. It wears a red, flowing gown with two gold circles on its chest. In the anime, it was shown to have feet under the gown, but in games, since it is a black void. It was originally black, not as a skin color but as the absence of anything there. The black was intended to represent darkness.
Behavior of Jynx
Jynx will often converse in a speech that sounds very close to human language and involves some crying out. However, it prefers to communicate nonverbally with dances. The dances are often so alluring that they cause people to dance along with it. It can put enemies to sleep with a kiss. Jynx is often found in urban areas.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Jynx is weak to Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire, and Dark types. These Pokemon will do twice the damage to Jynx. It is also resistant to Ice and Psychic types and those will only do half the damage to Jynx. Jynx is strong against Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Shiny Jynx
Shiny Jynx has a different color scheme but the same features as the standard Jynx. Shiny Jynx’s main color is pink, with gold circles as opposed to red with gold circles. It has the same hands and hair, but the hair is a much lighter shade of blonde than the regular Jynx. It appears to be bleached blonde on the Shiny Jynx. It looks the same and has the same flowing dress, just in a different color.
Best moveset (Jynx)
Jynx has a lot of strong moves, including one move that has 150 power and 100% accuracy. Here are Jynx’s best moves. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam leave the opponent unable to move the next turn.
| Focus Punch | Giga Impact |
| Double Edge | Hyper Beam |
How to catch Jynx in Pokemon Go?
Jynx can be found in grassy areas like parks and fields. Jynx is also a potential Raid boss in gyms. Smoochum, its unevolved counterpart, can be found in bodies of water, ski resorts, glaciers, residential areas, hospitals as well as the grassy areas that Jynx can be found in. Smoochum can be evolved to Jynx at 50 candies and can be hatched from a 5km egg.
Video Guide
Trivia
- As the language has not been learned by anyone yet, players and trainers will not understand a single thing Jynx says.
- A Capsule Monsters concept sketch depicts an unknown Pokemon with the same Pokedex entry as Jynx.
- Jynx’s cry, which lasts 2.238 seconds, is the longest of any Pokemon.
- The original black coloring of Jynx led some to compare it to blackface, perhaps prompting the change to purple that Jynx has today.
- Jynx’s Hidden Ability is Dry Skin, the only Pokemon that has that as its Hidden Ability.
- In early development, Jynx had a male counterpart based on a yeti, but it was scrapped. Now, Jynx can be both male and female like any other Pokemon.
FAQs
Q. Why is Jynx so hated?
Many fans noted the similarities of Jynx’s original design to blackface and racial stereotypes. The design was changed, but the damage was done. Public opinion is hard to sway, and Jynx’s/Smoochum’s fate was sealed.
Q. What is Jynx inspired by?
Given that Jynx resembles a woman and is an Ice-type, it is likely inspired by Yuki-onna, or “snow woman”.
Q. Who is the ugliest Pokemon?
Jynx beats out Crabominable and the Alolan Raticate for the ugliest Pokemon in existence.
Q. Is Jynx related to Mr. Mime?
Though it may seem like the two are related due to aesthetic similarities, no, Jynx and Mr. Mime are not related in any way.
Conclusion
Jynx is a mysterious and alluring Pokemon. It speaks an unintelligible language, but many are drawn in by its dances and it can put them to sleep with a kiss. Though littered with a controversial past, Jynx has good moves and good stats, making it a good addition to a collection.
