Ghost moves don't affect Wigglytuff at all — that's the advantage of normal typing. It works well under Trick Room. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. An original Gen 1 pick.
Raw HP carries Wigglytuff's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Balloon Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a fast 800K XP curve.
Its fur is the ultimate in luxuriousness. Sleeping alongside a WIGGLYTUFF is simply divine. Its body expands seemingly without end when it inhales.
Wigglytuff Weakness
GoodWigglytuff is weak to Fighting-type moves. 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Wigglytuff to get Igglybuff eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Tears, Feint Attack, Perish Song and 2 more.
Wigglytuff's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Wish handles sustain. Cutecharm and Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Wigglytuff Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Wish
- Reflect
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Wigglytuff cleanly, with Hyper Beam and Double-Edge anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Grab Jigglypuff from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Igglybuff. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Wigglytuff.
How to Obtain Wigglytuff in Emerald
Step 1Breed Igglybuff from JigglypuffBreed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve JigglypuffEASYRoute 115GrassLv.24-25UncommonMidRouteor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Wigglytuff ✓
We rate Wigglytuff C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 435 BST, it fits the support role. Base 140 HP stands out.
Wigglytuff's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff using a Moon Stone. Wigglytuff is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Igglybuff. It sits at 435 BST in its evolved form.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 85 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
Wigglytuff appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
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