Collector’s Guide: Jynx (Base Set 2 #45)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Jynx
• HP: 70
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 45
• Legality: unknown

This Jynx card features two attacks: Doubleslap, which requires one Psychic Energy and deals 10 damage times the number of heads from two coin flips, and Meditate, which costs two Psychic and one Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage plus 10 more for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of two and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). There are no abilities, resistances, or regulation marks on this printing.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code base4 and card number 45. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a renowned artist responsible for many original Pokémon TCG artworks. The card’s flavor text reads:
“Merely by meditating, the Pokémon launches a powerful psychic energy attack.”

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Set Code: base4
• Card Number: 45
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Jynx card, collectors should:

• Store the card in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent scratches and edge wear.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork and text.
• Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
• Handle the card by its edges to minimize fingerprints and oils on the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions with updated card frames and minor text changes. The Jynx #45 card fits into this set as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with straightforward attacks that reflect its psychic abilities. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the available data.