Igglybuff's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 HP EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop.
It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little.
Type-wise, Igglybuff takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Ghost and Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost, Dragon |
Archaludon can KO Igglybuff with Flash Cannon (89-105%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Igglybuff for 38-45%. Gengar deals 46-54% with Focus Blast.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Igglybuff View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Igglybuff View Glimmora builds →Power Gem38-45% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Igglybuff View Gengar builds →Focus Blast46-54% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Igglybuff View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x83-98% U Turn36-42% Knock Off22-26% Close Combat82-97% | ||
Igglybuff is the baby form here. It evolves into Jigglypuff by leveling up, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 225 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The special wall spread is where Igglybuff earns its spot. Eviolite for a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Calm nature for the right lean, and Wish handles sustain. Competitive does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Igglybuff best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Wish
- Alluring Voice
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Thunder Wave
- Disable
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Igglybuff's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Double-Edge and Hyper Voice, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Igglybuff can spread damage across 10 types, with Rock and Psychic punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Double-Edge and Take Down keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Breeding's the move. Covet and Fake Tears give Igglybuff options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Last Resort and Facade. The egg moves push it further.
Stall teams hate this. Igglybuff can spread damage across 10 types, with Flying and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Last Resort and Mega Kick keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Finding Igglybuff at low spawn rates takes patience. 22 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Igglybuff in Scarlet & Violet
Igglybuff's encounter pool splits between Violet and Scarlet. You've got 22 walking spots at Lv. 5-9 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
No wild encounters for Igglybuff in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Crystal, Diamond, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Igglybuff doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Crystal, Diamond, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Igglybuff becomes Jigglypuff by leveling up, then Wigglytuff using a Moon Stone. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Igglybuff shows up in 18 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Gold & Silver and Crystal.
Igglybuff appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Igglybuff does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Fairy type on your team. Evolve it into Jigglypuff before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Igglybuff first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves