Pokemon Leak Reveals Cut Mega Evolution

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Pokemon Leak Reveals Cut Mega Evolution

Key Takeaways

  • Pokemon data leak unveiled cut Mega Evolution for Jynx.
  • No official reason has been revealed for why Mega Jynx was scrapped.
  • Mega Jynx was originally planned to be featured in Pokemon X and Y.

As a long-time Pokémon enthusiast with over two decades of collecting and battling under my belt, the latest revelation from the Teraleak has sent shockwaves through our community. The concept art for Mega Jynx, an unused Mega Evolution that was originally planned for Pokémon X and Y, is a tantalizing glimpse into what could have been.

The latest data breach of Pokemon information has uncovered a wealth of untouched resources and details, such as a hidden Mega Evolution for the notorious Generation 1 character Jynx. In August 2024, both The Pokemon Company and their long-term developer Game Freak experienced a sequence of significant data breaches, revealing numerous unpublished games, discarded storylines, and countless unused Pokemon concepts dating back over several decades. This leak is being referred to as the most extensive in Pokemon history, with new discoveries still surfacing multiple months later.

In this recent leak, dubbed “Teraleak,” some unused Pokemon were unveiled. One of these is a hypothetical Water starter called “Warabbit,” which was intended to replace Mudkip as a starting option in the games “Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.” Additionally, beta versions of Shroomish and Breloom, two Grass types initially introduced in “Ruby and Sapphire,” were also revealed. Fans have been inspired by these discarded Pokemon names and designs to create their own interpretations of how they might have appeared in an official “Pokemon” game.

Another hidden Pokemon evolution has surfaced from the groundbreaking “Teraleak,” this time unveiling a unused Mega Evolution for a character initially presented in the classic Pokemon Red and Blue. Sketches of a “Mega Jynx” have recently emerged on Twitter via CentroLeaks_alt (as per Kotaku’s report), showcasing an alternative form that would have made its premiere in Pokemon X and Y. The Mega Jynx retains the humanoid shape of its basic form, featuring longer blonde hair and a sparkling blue and white gown. CentroLeaks_alt’s shared notes suggest that Mega Jynx would have maintained the original’s Ice/Psychic typing.

Jynx Almost Gained A Mega Evolution in Pokemon X and Y

Among the notorious Pokémon in the Pokémon Red and Blue series, Jynx stands out due to a controversial initial design. This design was criticized for mirroring offensive stereotypes related to Black people, leading to an unbroadcasted Pokémon holiday special in the U.S. The creators at Game Freak responded by altering Jynx’s black skin to purple from the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, coincidentally the same game that introduced Smoochum, an earlier form of Jynx.

A group of Pokemon enthusiasts had already conceptualized a hypothetical Mega Evolution for Jynx, oblivious that it nearly got an actual one when the feature was introduced in Pokemon X and Y. With Mega Evolutions slated to return in next year’s Pokemon Legends: Z-A, there’s a possibility that Jynx could acquire a powerful new form like the one hinted at in the recent Pokemon leak soon.

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2024-10-24 20:53