Igglybuff is a baby Pokemon from Gen 2 — it can't hold its own in battle yet. The payoff is Wigglytuff, which is where the real competitive value lives. Worth raising if you need one on your team. Known as the Balloon Pokemon.
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.
Igglybuff Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Igglybuff takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Ghost and Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Igglybuff Moveset
- Protect
- Wish
- Alluring Voice
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
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
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 isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Jigglypuff to unlock its full potential. At 210 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Igglybuff evolves into Jigglypuff by leveling up. Igglybuff is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Igglybuff. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Friend Guard can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Igglybuff fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 40 Sp. Atk). Base 15 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Igglybuff appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Igglybuff first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A