Is Wigglytuff Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Moon Stone turns Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff instantly, but the stats still lag behind what the endgame asks for. You're better off with Clefable or Alolan Ninetales for your Fairy slot.
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.
You can pick up the Moon Stone in Haina Desert.
How to Get Wigglytuff in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wigglytuff doesn't appear wild. Catch Igglybuff instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Wigglytuff. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Wigglytuff in USUM
The path to Wigglytuff 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 2Catch or Evolve JigglypuffRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassDaySOS from IgglybuffRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from IgglybuffRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassDaySOS from Igglybuffor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Wigglytuff ✓
Wigglytuff Weakness
Wigglytuff is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost and Dragon-type moves entirely. With 140 HP and balanced defenses, Wigglytuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost, Dragon |
What is Wigglytuff Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Wigglytuff
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x110-130%KO Sludge Bomb 2x52-61% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x127-149%KO | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Guzzlord builds →Dark Pulse7-8% Knock Off13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sableye builds →Knock Off11-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Spiritomb builds →Dark Pulse6-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySuperluck ItemScopelens NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Absol builds →Sucker Punch16-19% Stone Edge46-54% Knock Off15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Froslass builds →Ice Beam17-20% | ||
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 50 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 10 more.
USUM Wigglytuff Best Moveset
140 HP is among the highest in the format, but 45/50 defenses and 45 Speed undercut it entirely. AbilityCompetitive raises Sp. Atk when stats drop, and 85 Sp. Atk gives the moveset moderate power after a boost. Normal/Fairy adds Dragon immunity. The defenses still can't keep Wigglytuff on the field.
Best Build
Wigglytuff best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Dazzling Gleam
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 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
Base Stats
Thanks to its bouncy body and fine fur, this Pokémon is sought after. Holding one in your arms while you sleep feels great.
When it gets angry, it inhales with all its might, and its body gradually inflates. Sometimes they can grow 20 times larger!
Wigglytuff Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Wigglytuff can work for a story run. 435 BST is average, but Normal/Fairy typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Wigglytuff C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 435 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Ice Beam with Assault Vest 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 special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. 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