Is Wigglytuff Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Moon Stone on Jigglypuff. Normal with AbilityCute Charm. Enormous HP but the offenses can't threaten anything by the time the E4 fights begin. A niche pick most teams pass on.
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 has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Wigglytuff on Route 2 (shaking grass, Lv 59, rare). Shaking/Bubbling spots.
How to Get Wigglytuff in Black 2 & White 2
Igglybuff doesn't appear in the wild, so the 3-stage path to Wigglytuff starts at the nursery. Catch Jigglypuff first, breed for Igglybuff, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Wigglytuff in B2W2
The path to Wigglytuff starts with Igglybuff at Lv. 57-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Igglybuff from JigglypuffBreed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve JigglypuffDreamyard - OvergroundLv.57GrassRate 10%AnyRoute 1Lv.57GrassRate 10%AnyRoute 2Lv.57GrassRate 10%AnyDreamyard - B1FLv.65GrassRate 10%AnyDouble grassor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)- Step 3Wigglytuff ✓Dreamyard - 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)
Wigglytuff Weakness
Wigglytuff is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 140 HP and balanced defenses, Wigglytuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| 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 Wigglytuff Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Wigglytuff
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x137-161%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x97-115%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-161%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x97-115%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x80-94% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x80-94% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Timburr builds →Focus Punch 2x120-142%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x108-127%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x140-164%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x80-95% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x80-95% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x143-169%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x139-164%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x105-124%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x150-177%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Wigglytuff for 46-54%.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch19-22% Stone Edge46-54% | ||
Wigglytuff Evolutions
Getting Wigglytuff requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Igglybuff. Breed this form to get Igglybuff eggs (quick to hatch). HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Igglybuff), and Wigglytuff peaks at 435 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wigglytuff 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 Wigglytuff Best Moveset
140 HP is enormous but 45/50 defenses convert it into fewer actual hits absorbed than Pokemon with half the HP and real defenses. Normal typing limits the moveset to one weakness and Ghost immunity. 85 Sp. Atk fires at adequate power, but 45 Speed means going last against nearly everything.
Best Build
Wigglytuff best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Wigglytuff cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
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
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Wigglytuff Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Wigglytuff's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, Wigglytuff can work for a story run. 435 BST is average, but normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Wigglytuff C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 435 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Wish with Leftovers is the standard set.
Cute Charm is the go-to ability for Wigglytuff. It has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Frisk can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Wigglytuff is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Wigglytuff has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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