Collector’s Guide: Jynx (Base Set #31)

Quick Facts

Jynx from the Base Set is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features two attacks: Doubleslap, which requires one Psychic Energy and deals 10 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Meditate, which costs two Psychic and one Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage plus an additional 10 damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It has no abilities or resistances.

Key Printings

• Set: Base
• Card Number: 31
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Stage: Basic
• Type: Psychic
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base1 and card number 31. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Base Set Jynx card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top-loader or a graded case for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: This Jynx card is part of the original Base Set, notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and straightforward Psychic-type attacks. It reflects the early design and mechanics of the Pokémon TCG, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors.

This Jynx card remains a collectible piece from the foundational era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, valued for its iconic art and gameplay simplicity.