For the magical curse, see Jinx. For the bird genus, see Wryneck. For other uses, see Jynx (disambiguation).
Fictional character
Jynx
Pokémon character
Jynx artwork by Ken Sugimori
First game
Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Designed by
Ken Sugimori (finalized)[1]
In-universe information
Species
Pokémon
Gender
Female-only
Type
Ice and Psychic
Jynx, known in Japan as Rougela (ルージュラ, Rūjura), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Jynx first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles, or animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. While no English voice actors have been attributed for the character, in Japan they have been voiced by Mayumi Tanaka, Chie Satō, Kujira and Chiyako Shibahara
Jynx's design and humanoid appearance has been criticized by media outlets, including cultural critic Carole Boston Weatherford, who described Jynx as representing blackface after seeing the character's depiction in the anime. Due to complaints, Game Freak modified its appearance by changing the original color of its face from black to the current color, purple.
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