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 which is described as always wearing a tattered red kimono, having whitish-blonde hair, control over snow, dark-colored skin, and large lips, traits which are evident in Jynx. “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.
Its revised coloring may be based on purple discoloration of the skin, a common symptom of frostbite. This fits with Jynx’s Ice type and how it is found in very cold places.
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.
No: 124
English Name: Jynx
Japanese Name: Rujura
Generation: 1
Type: Ice, Psychic
Species: Human Shape Pokémon
Abilities: Forewarn, Oblivious, Dry Skin (hidden ability)
Evolution: Smoochum > Jynx
Jynx is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon that resembles a woman. Jynx wears a red gown that hides its feet and has white arms with purple hands. There are golden circles on the chest area of its gown. Jynx has a purple face, pink lips, saucer-like eyes, and long blonde hair. Originally, its face was colored black, causing controversy. Jynx is a female only species with no true male counterpart.
Jynx has a language with several cry patterns that sounds similar to human speech. However, this language has yet to be deciphered. It prefers to communicate by using dance-like movements. These rhythmic movements often cause people to dance along with it. It puts its enemies to sleep using its signature move, Lovely Kiss. Jynx often is found in urban areas.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Pokemon Blue: It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Pokemon Yellow: Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
Pokemon Stadium: Talks in a strange, incomprehensible language. It is known for its weird wiggling that causes people to dance.
Pokemon Gold: It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Pokemon Silver: It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Pokemon Crystal: It has several different cry patterns, each of which seems to have its own meaning.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Pokemon Ruby: Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon Emerald: A Jynx sashays rhythmically as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without noticing.
Pokemon FireRed: It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Pokemon Diamond: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon Pearl: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon Platinum: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon HeartGold: It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It speaks a language similar to that of humans. However, it seems to use dancing to communicate.
Pokemon Black: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon White: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon Black 2: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
pokemon White 2: Its cries sound like human speech. However, it is impossible to tell what it is trying to say.
Pokemon X: It wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
Pokemon Y: It speaks using a language that sounds human. Research is under way to determine what is being said.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Jynx walks rhythmically, swaying and shaking its hips as if it were dancing. Its motions are so bouncingly alluring, people seeing it are compelled to shake their hips without giving any thought to what they are doing.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
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