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.
The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
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.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Wigglytuff is the evolved form of Igglybuff, reached using a Moon Stone. A Normal type at 435 stats that still can't breed. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Igglybuff), and Wigglytuff peaks at 435 total stats.
How to Evolve
Wigglytuff runs a standard attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while an item brings extra utility. An ability supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Wigglytuff Moveset
- Hyper Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Counter
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Wigglytuff learns Hyper Beam and Skull Bash naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ice and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You'll want endgame access before hunting Wigglytuff. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Wigglytuff in Red & Blue
The path to Wigglytuff starts with Jigglypuff at Lv. 3-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch JigglypuffEASYRoute 3RedGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 3BlueGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyRoute
Step 2Wigglytuff ✓CHALLENGINGCerulean Cave - 2FRedGrassLv.54RarePostCaveCHALLENGINGCerulean Cave - 2FBlueGrassLv.54RarePostCaveor evolve from Jigglypuff (Step 1)
We rate Wigglytuff C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 435 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. 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.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Wigglytuff is a mixed attacker — base 70 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
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