A leaker claimed that Pokemon Winds and Waves could herald the return of a controversial Pokemon that has been missing from the series for the entirety of the ninth mainline generation. As of this writing, Pokemon Winds and Waves has kept quiet about which creatures will officially return to the series once Gen 10 launches sometime in 2027.
Although The Pokemon Company has mostly kept quiet about which creatures will appear in Pokemon Winds and Waves, some leaks on social media have pointed toward older creatures getting attention in the upcoming games. One such leak claimed that Charcadet and Oricorio would receive new evolutions in Pokemon Winds and Waves, though information about names and elemental types remains elusive.
Jynx Could Return in Pokemon Winds and Waves
While footage from the first Pokemon Winds and Waves trailer confirmed that creatures such as Slugma and Tropius will appear, a leaker stated that another Gen 1 Pokemon may make an appearance as well. According to an insider named kurwashibamaste on Twitter, Jynx will allegedly be included in Pokemon Winds and Waves in some capacity. This would mark the first appearance of Jynx since its last appearance in The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield, as it was completely absent in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Although kurwashibamaste did not say it outright in their post, the potential return of Jynx could also extend to its pre-evolution, the Gen 2 baby Pokemon called Smoochum. As of this writing, The Pokemon Company has not officially revealed if Jynx will be included in Gen 10, so any information posted on social media must be taken with a fine grain of salt.
Known as the Human Shape Pokemon, Jynx is known for having a strange physical appearance similar to a human woman, with long blonde hair and distinct lips it uses for moves such as Lovely Kiss. However, Jynx’s current design is not its first one, as it was originally depicted with a darker face throughout the first Pokemon generation. After accusations were made concerning Jynx’s design being too similar to blackface, The Pokemon Company revised Jynx to have purple skin and purple hands while keeping its blonde hair and red dress intact. This design has been utilized for Jynx since Pokemon‘s third mainline generation.
As for Jynx’s combat capabilities, the Human Shape Pokemon is an Ice and Psychic dual-type special attacker that can use moves such as Ice Beam, Psychic, and Shadow Ball with efficiency. Jynx can also use status moves like Fake Tears, Trick Room, and Helping Hand to support its teammates. However, Jynx’s low physical defense and vulnerability to Fire, Dark, and Steel-type attacks make it a glass cannon. Despite these flaws, Jynx’s deceptive battle prowess makes it a viable Psychic-type option to use in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen against Dragon and Fighting-type opponents.
Since Pokemon Winds and Waves will be set in a tropical archipelago that could include an Australia-inspired landmass, it is unclear how Jynx or Smoochum will fit in. Time will tell what other Pokemon will return to the franchise in 2027.
- Released
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2027
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
