Is Jigglypuff Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Normal with AbilityCute Charm. Wild on Route 14 in the later portion of BW2. Moon Stone for Wigglytuff. The stats are too low and the timing too late for BW2's endgame. A catch most teams skip.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Marlon's typing presses Igglybuff's defenses.
Shauntal's team hits Wigglytuff's weaknesses hard.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Jigglypuff on Route 2 (walking, Lv 57, uncommon).
You can pick up the Moon Stone in Chargestone Cave. 9 other locations are also available.
How to Get Jigglypuff in Black 2 & White 2
This 3-stage chain starts with Igglybuff, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Jigglypuff at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Jigglypuff.
Where To Catch Jigglypuff in B2W2
To get Jigglypuff, start by catching Igglybuff through walking encounters at Lv. 57-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Igglybuff from JigglypuffBreed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.
Step 2Jigglypuff ✓Dreamyard - OvergroundLv.57GrassRate 10%AnyRoute 1Lv.57GrassRate 10%AnyRoute 2Lv.57GrassRate 10%AnyDreamyard - B1FLv.65GrassRate 10%AnyDouble grassor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into WigglytuffDreamyard - OvergroundLv.59Shaking grass spotsRate 10%AnyShaking spotRoute 1Lv.59Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotRoute 2Lv.59Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Jigglypuff (Step 2)
Jigglypuff Weakness
Jigglypuff's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Jigglypuff Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Jigglypuff
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x243-286%KO | ||
Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x173-205%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x249-294%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x178-210%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x252-297%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Timburr builds →Focus Punch 2x219-257%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x252-297%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x194-229%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Timburr builds →Focus Punch 2x218-257%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x269-316%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x198-233%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x262-308%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x262-308%KO | ||
Jigglypuff Evolutions
Jigglypuff is partway through a three-stage line between Igglybuff and Wigglytuff. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Igglybuff). The final form adds another 165 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Jigglypuff to get Igglybuff eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 8 more.
B2W2 Jigglypuff Best Moveset
115 HP provides bulk that the 20/25 defenses immediately waste. Normal typing gives one Fighting weakness, but the moveset can't threaten or answer anything at 45 in both offensive stats. Wigglytuff one evolution away adds power without fixing the defensive problem.
Best Build
Jigglypuff best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Jigglypuff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Looking into its cute, round eyes makes it start singing a song so pleasant listeners can’t help but fall asleep.
Jigglypuff Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Jigglypuff does the job early-game if you need a normal type on your team. Evolve it into Wigglytuff before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Jigglypuff has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves