Jynx is a unique Ice/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Known as the Human Shape Pokémon, Jynx has a distinctive appearance resembling a humanoid female figure with purple skin, long blonde hair, and a red dress. Jynx is notable for its rhythmic movements, often described as dance-like, which can compel people to shake their hips involuntarily. Its cries are said to sound similar to human speech, though the exact meaning remains a mystery, with ongoing research to decipher its language.
In certain parts of the Galar region, Jynx was once feared and worshipped as the "Queen of Ice". Galar's Jynx are known for their beautiful and delicate voices, some even garnering a dedicated fanbase. Interestingly, in the 3D Pokémon games, when Jynx is knocked out, its entire body vanishes, leaving only its hair behind. This has led to theories that Jynx might be a gaseous Pokémon or even just a mass of sentient hair using psychic powers to create its body.
Pokédex Data
- Height: 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight: 40.6 kg (89.5 lbs)
- Category: Human Shape Pokémon
- Abilities: Oblivious, Forewarn, Dry Skin (Hidden)
- Type: Ice/Psychic
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 100% Female
- Egg Groups: Human-Like
- Hatch Time: 6,400 steps
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: It seductively wiggles its hips as it walks. It can cause people to dance in unison with it.
- Yellow: Appears to move to a rhythm of its own, as if it were dancing. It wiggles its hips as it walks.
- Gold: It rocks its body rhythmically. It appears to alter the rhythm depending on how it is feeling.
- Ruby/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.
- Sword: In certain parts of Galar, Jynx was once feared and worshiped as the Queen of Ice.
- Shield: The Jynx of Galar often have beautiful and delicate voices. Some of these Pokémon have even gathered a fan base.
Evolutions
Jynx evolves from Smoochum at level 30.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- In Generation II, Jynx gained a pre-evolution, Smoochum.
- In Generation III, Jynx's appearance was altered, changing its face color from black to purple due to controversy.
- In Generation IV, Jynx gained the ability Forewarn.
- In Generation V, Jynx received the hidden ability Dry Skin.
- In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Jynx can Dynamax.