Summary
- Jynx, an original Pokemon lacking an official evolution, inspired a fan artist to create Takyonna, an Ice and Psychic dual-type evolution.
- Takyonna, based on a leaked Mega Jynx design, has boosted stats, the Protean ability, and Ursula-inspired tentacles covering its body.
- The fan artist drew inspiration for Takyonna from Japanese octopus and snow woman folklore.
A Pokemon fan took to social media to share their take on an evolution for Jynx, one of the original Pokemon that has yet to receive an official evolution. The Pokemon fan artist posted a detailed analysis of their Jynx evolution concept, including abilities, statistics, and the reasons behind their creation’s name and likeness.
Known as the Human Shape Pokemon, Jynx made its debut in Pokemon Red and Blue. Unlike most Pokemon found in the wild, Kanto trainers could only obtain Jynx via an in-game trade in Cerulean City in exchange for a Poliwhirl. As an Ice and Psychic dual-type Pokemon, Jynx can use moves such as Ice Beam, Psychic, and Shadow Ball effectively thanks to its high special attack stat of 115. However, Jynx’s low defense, attack, and HP statistics keep it from being one of the top Ice Pokemon in competitive battles. Additionally, Jynx is one of just a few Pokemon that are still unobtainable in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet following the release of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC.
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Although Jynx has not been seen in the ninth Pokemon game generation, that has not stopped fans from giving the Human Shape Pokemon some attention. On the r/pokemon subreddit, a Reddit user named IndigoFenix posted their concept of what an evolved form of Jynx could look like. Dubbing this new form Takyonna, the Snow Witch Pokemon. Takyonna was given tentacles at the bottom of its dress, and an aurora pattern covered most of its body. Takyonna’s hair was changed from blonde to gray, and its eyes were covered by a dark pair of shades. IndigoFenix stated that the design for Takyonna was inspired by a leaked Mega Jynx design that was cut from Pokemon X and Y.
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IndigoFenix said that Takyonna’s name was derived from Tako, the Japanese word for octopus, and Yuki-onna, a snow woman Yokai that Jynx was based on. IndigoFenix added that Takyonna’s lower body and tentacles were inspired by the iconic Disney villain Ursula. Compared to Jynx, Takyonna remained an Ice and Psychic dual-type, but its special attack and speed were further boosted. IndigoFenix also gave Takyonna access to the Protean ability, which would switch its types based on the first move used in a battle. Between its stats and the Protean ability, Takyonna would potentially be a viable option in competitive Pokemon battles.
In response, one Pokemon fan said they liked the Ursula-inspired aspects of Takyonna’s design. With Pokemon Legends: Z-A scheduled to launch in 2025, whether Jynx receives any much-needed attention remains to be seen.
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