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In the World of Pokémon, there lives a vast number and variety of amazing creatures to befriend and collect. Every week, we will be focusing on a single one of these Pokémon or evolutionary line and talking about what makes it special. This week's Pokémon of choice is the Jynx line!
First appearing in original Red and Blue games, Jynx was one of four Pokémon that could be obtained only via trade in non-Japanese versions of the game. But despite being a hard Pokémon to obtain, Jynx proved to be a controversial subject due to it's origin. What it's based on is still unclear, though in Gen II, it did go through a design change from having black skin to purple skin to alleviate any tensions that remained.
Though it is undisputed that Jynx shares a resemblance to humans, which is backed up by its descriptions of talking in human-like patterns. It's also noted that it loves to dance, and even when it walks it looks like it's grooving. Also notable, Jynx is the only Pokémon able to learn Lovely Kiss, a non-daming move that puts Pokémon to sleep. Perhaps it's due to its ability to sway people as a psychic-type and dancer.
Generation II also saw the addition of Smoochum, a baby, humanoid Pokémon that became the pre-evolution to Jynx. Despite not having any notable appearances, it helped cement the theme of Jynx being a part of a trio with Magmar and Electabuzz. However, in Gen IV the Jynx line did not receive another member, which again raised many eyebrows. Why it didn't despite being a part of the trio is unknown.
Smoochum and Jynx are also the only Pokémon to have the Ice/Psychic typing, but with lackluster competitive ability, the type has yet to see much stardom, coupled with the fact that it was introduced 20 years ago.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
Special thanks to @cityvillain for suggesting this week's pick!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
First appearing in original Red and Blue games, Jynx was one of four Pokémon that could be obtained only via trade in non-Japanese versions of the game. But despite being a hard Pokémon to obtain, Jynx proved to be a controversial subject due to it's origin. What it's based on is still unclear, though in Gen II, it did go through a design change from having black skin to purple skin to alleviate any tensions that remained.
Though it is undisputed that Jynx shares a resemblance to humans, which is backed up by its descriptions of talking in human-like patterns. It's also noted that it loves to dance, and even when it walks it looks like it's grooving. Also notable, Jynx is the only Pokémon able to learn Lovely Kiss, a non-daming move that puts Pokémon to sleep. Perhaps it's due to its ability to sway people as a psychic-type and dancer.
Generation II also saw the addition of Smoochum, a baby, humanoid Pokémon that became the pre-evolution to Jynx. Despite not having any notable appearances, it helped cement the theme of Jynx being a part of a trio with Magmar and Electabuzz. However, in Gen IV the Jynx line did not receive another member, which again raised many eyebrows. Why it didn't despite being a part of the trio is unknown.
Smoochum and Jynx are also the only Pokémon to have the Ice/Psychic typing, but with lackluster competitive ability, the type has yet to see much stardom, coupled with the fact that it was introduced 20 years ago.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
- Do you like or dislike these Pokémon? Why?
- How are these Pokémon in-game?
- How are these Pokémon in competitive play? Are there any interesting strategies you like to use for them?
- Do you like these Pokémon's representation in the anime? Are there any moments or qualities in particular you enjoy/dislike?
- How do you think these Pokémon would interact with our world?
- If given the power to, would you change anything about these Pokémon and if so, what would you change?
- There are many cases as to what Jynx is based on - do you have a favorite?
- Despite coming out in Gen I, the Ice/Psychic combination is still unique to the Jynx line. Do you think this should be used on other Pokémon, or remain unique to Jynx and it's pre-evolution?
- Jynx is the only Pokémon from the Gen I "elemental trio" that didn't receive an evolution in Gen IV, causing much controversy. Do you believe Jynx should receive an evolution, or perhaps even a Mega Evolution or an Alola form?
Special thanks to @cityvillain for suggesting this week's pick!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
Pokémon of the Week #1: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, & Venusaur
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, and Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet and Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel and Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow and Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour and Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute and Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, and Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet and Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel and Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow and Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour and Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute and Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar
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