Wigglytuff (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-05-05
Wigglytuff (Japanese: プクリン Pukurin) is a dual-type Normal/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Normal-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Jigglypuff when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Igglybuff.
Biology
Wigglytuff floatingWigglytuff is a balloon-like Pokémon with leporine features, a bean-shaped body and stubby arms and legs. There is a fluffy, curled tuft of fur on its head, which is described as perfectly heavenly. It has long, rabbit-like ears with black insides and a slightly lighter color at the tips. Its large, blue eyes are covered in a layer of tears that quickly washes away any debris. It is covered in pink fur with a white belly. This fine layer of fur is so soft that those who touch it, including other Wigglytuff, will not want to stop. As a result, Wigglytuff is a highly sought-after Pokémon because of its bouncy body and fur. It sheds seasonally, and people gather the fur to spin into yarn. It is proud of its fine and delicate fur.
Its body is soft and rubbery, allowing it to inflate by inhaling. Wigglytuff can inflate itself up to 20 times larger, though it has no limits to how far it can inflate in total. While it is inflated, it can move by bouncing or floating. It competes with other Wigglytuff to see which one can inflate itself the most. Should it be caught in a bad mood, Wigglytuff will inflate itself to an enormous size to scare away its opponent. Being the result of evolution via Evolution stone, Wigglytuff is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in vivid green plains and grassy fields. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Wigglytuff is known to stroke its belly while sleeping, possibly to feel its soft fur[1].
Evolution
Wigglytuff evolves from Jigglypuff and is the final form of Igglybuff.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Generation I | | | Kanto
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| Red(JPN) | (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) |
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| Red(ENG) | The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size. |
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| Yellow | Its body is full of elasticity. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit. |
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| Stadium | Its soft and supple skin allows it to expand like a balloon. If it gets angry, it inhales and inflates itself steadily. |
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| Generation II | | | Johto
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| Gold | Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated. |
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| Silver | It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a Body Slam. |
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| Crystal | The rich, fluffy fur that covers its body feels so good that anyone who feels it can't stop touching it. |
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| Stadium 2 | Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated. |
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#139 | | Kanto
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| Ruby | Wigglytuff has large, saucerlike eyes. The surfaces of its eyes are always covered with a thin layer of tears. If any dust gets in this Pokémon's eyes, it is quickly washed away. |
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| Sapphire | Wigglytuff's body is very flexible. By inhaling deeply, this Pokémon can inflate itself seemingly without end. Once inflated, Wigglytuff bounces along lightly like a balloon. |
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| Emerald | Its fur is the ultimate in luxuriousness. Sleeping alongside a Wigglytuff is simply divine. Its body expands seemingly without end when it inhales. |
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| FireRed | Its fur is extremely fine, dense, and supple. The exquisitely pleasant fur conveys an image of luxury. |
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| LeafGreen | The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size. |
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
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| Diamond | Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air. |
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| HeartGold | Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated. |
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| SoulSilver | It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a body slam. |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
B2 W2 : #283 |
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| Black | Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air. |
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| Black 2 | Its fine fur feels so pleasant, those who accidentally touch it cannot take their hands away. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Mountain #121 | | Hoenn
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| X | Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated. |
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| Y | The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size. |
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| Omega Ruby | Wigglytuff has large, saucerlike eyes. The surfaces of its eyes are always covered with a thin layer of tears. If any dust gets in this Pokémon's eyes, it is quickly washed away. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | Wigglytuff's body is very flexible. By inhaling deeply, this Pokémon can inflate itself seemingly without end. Once inflated, Wigglytuff bounces along lightly like a balloon. |
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| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #136 | | Alola
US UM : #169 | | Kanto
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| Sun | It sheds its fine fur when the seasons change. The fur is gathered and spun into a luxurious yarn. |
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| Moon | As it inhales, it expands...and expands...and expands. Wigglytuff compete to see which one can inflate itself the most. |
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| Ultra Sun | Thanks to its bouncy body and fine fur, this Pokémon is sought after. Holding one in your arms while you sleep feels great. |
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| Ultra Moon | When it gets angry, it inhales with all its might, and its body gradually inflates. Sometimes they can grow 20 times larger! |
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| Let's Go Pikachu | Its body is very elastic. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
Isle of Armor #013 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | The more air it takes in, the more it inflates. If opponents catch it in a bad mood, it will inflate itself to an enormous size to intimidate them. |
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| Shield | It's proud of its fur, which is fine and delicate. In particular, the curl on its forehead has a texture that's perfectly heavenly. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#61 | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a body slam. |
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| Violet | The rich, fluffy fur that covers its body feels so good that anyone who feels it can't stop touching it. |
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Generations I to V
Generation VI onwards
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wigglytuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wigglytuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wigglytuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Wigglytuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wigglytuff
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wigglytuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wigglytuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wigglytuff
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Evolution data
Sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Guildmaster Wigglytuff appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special. He assigned a mission to save Shinx's brother to Team PokéPals. Wigglytuff also sometimes falls asleep with his eyes open. He reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness alongside his guild, during the planet's paralysis.
Wigglytuff belonging to the Nurse Joys of Kalos first appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!. These Nurse Joys use Wigglytuff instead of Chansey and Audino as nurses.
Other
Wigglytuff debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Neesha. It was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. It also appeared in the remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, where the exact same thing happened to it. The Wigglytuff clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
Wigglytuff made its main series debut in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, where it was a lead in Cleavon Schpielbunk's movie, "Pokémon in Love", alongside Misty's Psyduck.
In Thinning the Hoard!, Harley used a Wigglytuff along with Cacturne in a two-on-two Contest Battle against May's Munchlax and Eevee in the Kanto Grand Festival. Unlike most Wigglytuff, Harley's Wigglytuff wears a rather sinister expression, possibly reflecting its Trainer.
Minor appearances
In The Power of One, a Wigglytuff sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, a Wigglytuff helped the Trainers' Pokémon and Elekid save the Exeggcute nests and Togepi during a storm.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Wigglytuff was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Wigglytuff participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Wigglytuff battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
In Pros and Con Artists!, a Coordinator's Wigglytuff competed in the Fallarbor Contest.
A Wigglytuff appeared in PK13.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Wigglytuff was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in BWS01.
A Wigglytuff appeared in BWS02.
A Wigglytuff made a cameo appearance in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!.
Multiple Wigglytuff appeared in a flashback in A Giga Battle with Mega Results!, each under the ownership of a Nurse Joy.
In Till We Compete Again!, a Wigglytuff was on a video screen in the Lumiose City airport.
Two Trainers' Wigglytuff appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in Battling Besties!.
In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Wigglytuff watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in A Rollicking Roll….
A Wigglytuff appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokémon Origins
A Wigglytuff appeared in File 3: Giovanni, under the ownership of a Lass.
GOTCHA!
A Wigglytuff briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.
In the manga
Magical Pokémon Journey
Main article: Wigglytuff (MPJ)A Wigglytuff is a recurring character in Magical Pokémon Journey. She lives in a mansion with her younger sister Jigglypuff and her butler Squirtle. In Even an Arbok Falls in Love!, Arbok confesses his love to her and she becomes his girlfriend.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Wigglytuff appeared in PMDP17.
Pokémon Adventures
Wigglytuff debuted in Punching Poliwrath, where it was having a checkup from Daisy Oak.
A Wigglytuff appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Main article: JigglyA Wigglytuff nicknamed Jiggly is owned by Green, the evolved form of her first Pokémon, a Jigglypuff. After having been in her initial stage since before her first appearance, Green evolved her alongside her Nidorina and Snubbull in Give It Your Best, Blastoise to provide support for Blasty's powered-up Hydro Cannon attack.
A Wigglytuff appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Wigglytuff appeared in GDZ45, under the ownership of a contestant.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team
Main article: Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)Wigglytuff first appeared in BET2.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Wigglytuff appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
In the TCG
Main article: Wigglytuff (TCG)Other appearances
Wigglytuff in Pokémon UNITE Main article: Wigglytuff (UNITE)Wigglytuff is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee supporter that starts as Jigglypuff, which evolves into Wigglytuff at level 4.
Trivia
- Wigglytuff and its pre-evolved forms share their category name with Qwilfish and Drifloon. They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
- Wigglytuff has the highest base HP stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
- In its earlier appearances, Wigglytuff's white stomach did not always extend above its mouth; however, it always does this in modern appearances.
Origin
Wigglytuff appears to be based on a balloon due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on plush toys that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a powder puff or a cream puff, and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn Bounce are similar to a rubber ball. It may also be inspired by the mythical moon rabbit due to its rabbit-like ears, Fairy typing (which tends to be associated with the Moon), and the fact that it evolves from Jigglypuff using a Moon Stone.
Name origin
Wigglytuff may be a combination of wiggly and tuft (a bunch of hair) or tough.
Pukurin may be a combination of ぷくぷく pukupuku (cute and chubby), ぷりぷり puripuri (angrily or in a huff; referring to its personality), くりくり kurikuri (big and round), and プリン purin (pudding; referring to its soft body). It may also involve 風船 fūsen (balloon) and 膨れる fukureru (to become inflated).
In other languages
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 Japanese | プクリン Pukurin | From ぷくぷく pukupuku, ぷりぷり puripuri, くりくり kurikuri, プリン purin, and possibly 風船 fūsen and 膨れる fukureru |  French | Grodoudou | From gros, doux, doudou, and roudoudou |  Spanish | Wigglytuff | Same as English name |  German | Knuddeluff | From knuddeln and fluff |  Italian | Wigglytuff | Same as English name |  Korean | 푸크린 Pukurin | Transcription of Japanese name |  Mandarin Chinese | 胖可丁 Pàngkědīng | From 胖 pàng, 布丁 bùdīng, and a partial transcription of the Japanese name |  Cantonese Chinese | 胖可丁 Buhnhódīng*
肥波球 Fèihbōkàuh* | From 胖 buhn and 布丁 boudīng, and a partial Mandarin-based transcription of the Japanese name
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| More languages |  Hindi | विग्लीटफ़ Wigglytuff | Transcription of English name |  Lithuanian | Viglitafas | From the English name |  Russian | Вигглитафф Vigglitaff | Transcription of English name |  Thai | พูคูริน Phukhurin | Transcription of Japanese name |
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