Is Jigglypuff Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild catch with Normal/Fairy typing. The Fairy half is useful against the Dragon trial on paper, but Jigglypuff is too slow and frail to make it count. Wigglytuff via Moon Stone doesn't fix the real problems.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Igglybuff's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Igglybuff's weaknesses hard.
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Kiawe's team hits Jigglypuff's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's typing presses Jigglypuff's defenses.
Olivia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Igglybuff here.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wigglytuff here.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Wigglytuff has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Wigglytuff here.
Olivia's team hits Wigglytuff's weaknesses hard.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Wigglytuff's weaknesses hard.
Catch Jigglypuff on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Igglybuff.
Catch Igglybuff on Route 4 (walking, Lv 11-14).
You can pick up the Moon Stone in Haina Desert.
How to Get Jigglypuff in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates for Jigglypuff across 6 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Jigglypuff in USUM
The path to Jigglypuff starts with Igglybuff at Lv. 11-17 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch IgglybuffRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 20%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%Day
Step 2Jigglypuff ✓Route 4Lv.11-14GrassDaySOS from IgglybuffRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from IgglybuffRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from Igglybuffor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Wigglytuff
Jigglypuff Weakness
Jigglypuff's Normal/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison and Steel. It shrugs off Ghost and Dragon-type attacks completely. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost, Dragon |
What is Jigglypuff Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Jigglypuff
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Ariados builds →Smart Strike 2x71-83% Poison Sting 2x26-31% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Arbok Poison | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x227-268%KO | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x202-238%KO Sludge Bomb 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x234-275%KO | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x208-245%KO Sludge Bomb 2x92-108%KO | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gengar's Focus Blast hits Jigglypuff for 38-45%. Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Jigglypuff for 60-70%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Gengar builds →Focus Blast38-45% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x60-70% U Turn26-30% Knock Off16-19% | ||
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 50 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 10 more.
USUM Jigglypuff Best Moveset
Normal/Fairy at 115 HP but 20 Defense and 25 Sp. Def means the bulk goes nowhere. AbilityCompetitive raises Sp. Atk sharply when a stat drops as a hidden ability. The moveset has no function despite Fairy typing. Wigglytuff one evolution away adds 140 HP but the same defensive problems.
Best Build
Jigglypuff best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Jigglypuff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 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
Base Stats
Recordings of Jigglypuff’s strange lullabies can be purchased from department stores. These CDs can be found near the bedding area.
The songs they sing are totally different depending on the region they live in. Some even sound like they’re shouting!
Jigglypuff Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Jigglypuff does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Fairy 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