Utility
Support
CTier
45Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP140
A
Attack70
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk85
C
Sp. Def50
D
Speed45
D
Total435
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging50 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.0 m
3'03"Small
Weight12.0 kg
26.5 lbsFeather
Base XP218
High Yield
Abilities
Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Competitive
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
FriskHATop Pick
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entries

Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.

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.

Wigglytuff Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Poison, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Bug, Dark
0x (Immune)Ghost, Dragon
Type ChartExcellent
2Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+4
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
PoisonSteel
½xResist
BugDark
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GhostDragon
STAB (3)
FightingDragonDark
How to Beat Wigglytuff in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (99-117%). Metagross deals 53-62% with Bullet Punch.

Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn
GrassSteel
A
Recommended Build
AbilityIron Barbs
ItemLeftovers
NatureRelaxed
Moves
  • Leech Seed
  • Gyro Ball
  • SpikesHazard
  • Power Whip
View Ferrothorn builds →

X & Y Evolution

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

3 Forms
Igglybuff
#174Igglybuff
High Friendship
Jigglypuff
#039Jigglypuff
Moon Stone
Moon Stone
Wigglytuff
#040Wigglytuff
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Igglybuff
NormalFairy
Jigglypuff
NormalFairy
Wigglytuff
NormalFairy
HP
90
115+25
140+25
ATK
30
45+15
70+25
DEF
15
20+5
45+25
SP.ATK
40
45+5
85+40
SP.DEF
20
25+5
50+25
SPE
15
20+5
45+25
BST
210D-Tier
270D-Tier+60
435C-Tier+165
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Wigglytuff to get Igglybuff eggs easily using 47 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 10 more.

Egg Groups
Fairy
Gender
♂25.0%♀75.0%
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
13moves
Breed With (best first)
togekissmanaphyraichuazumarilltogeticpachirisupikachuroseradeglaliefroslasswhimsicottjumpluff
12 of 47·

X & Y Wigglytuff Best Moveset

Wigglytuff's built to absorb hits. Calm nature leans into special wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Wish handles sustain. Frisk and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Frisk
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Wigglytuff
Calm+SPD

Wigglytuff best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Doubles Wall Moveset

  • Perish SongSTAB
  • Dazzling GleamSTAB
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • WishRecovery

Recommended Teammates

Carnivine
CarnivineExcellent
Arcanine
ArcanineExcellent

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Wigglytuff cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Defense Curl
———40Normal
Lv 1
Disable
C—10020Normal
Lv 1
Double Slap
—158510Normal
Lv 1
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 1
Play Rough
C909010Fairy
Lv 1
Sing
D—5515Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
A110705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
———20Normal
TM99
Dazzling Gleam
S8010010Fairy
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
C10010015Psychic
TM49
Echoed Voice
D4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
A110855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
C9010015Fire
TM70
Flash
D—10020Normal
TM56
Fling
D—10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM74
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9010010Ice
TM59
Incinerate
—6010015Fire
TM16
Light Screen
A——30Psychic
TM98
Power-Up Punch
D4010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
S——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM33
Reflect
A——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
—701005Normal
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
C6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM25
Thunder
A1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C—10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9010015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM93
Wild Charge
C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Captivate
——10020Normal
Egg
Covet
—6010025Normal
Egg
Fake Tears
D—10020Dark
Egg
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Egg
Gravity
D——5Psychic
Egg
Heal Pulse
C——10Psychic
Egg
Last Resort
B1401005Normal
Egg
Misty Terrain
———10Fairy
Egg
Perish Song
S——5Normal
Egg
Present
——9015Normal
Egg
Punishment
——1005Dark
Egg
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
Egg
Wish
S——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Wigglytuff can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Rem
Charm
D—10020Fairy
Rem
Copycat
———20Normal
Rem
Disarming Voice
—40—15Fairy
Rem
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
Rem
Hyper Voice
C9010010Normal
Rem
Mimic
———10Normal
Rem
Play Nice
———20Normal
Rem
Pound
—4010035Normal
Rem
Rest
C——10Psychic
Rem
Rollout
D309020Rock
Rem
Round
C6010015Normal
Rem
Sweet Kiss
——7510Fairy
Rem
Wake-Up Slap
—7010010Fighting

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—808520Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting
Gen 5
Work Up
D——30Normal

How to Get Wigglytuff in X & Y

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 X & Y

Igglybuff is your first catch on the way to Wigglytuff. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 48-50 across 8 total spots in the chain.

  1. Igglybuff
    Step 1Breed Igglybuff from Jigglypuff

    Breed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.

  2. Jigglypuff
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Jigglypuff
    Pokémon Village
    XGrass Lv.48-49
    CommonPost
    Purple flowers
    Pokémon Village
    YGrass Lv.48-49
    CommonPost
    Purple flowers
    Route 20
    YGrass Lv.48-49 Route
    CommonPost
    Route 20
    XGrass Lv.48-49 Route
    CommonPost
    Pokémon Village
    XGrass Lv.50
    UncommonPost
    Yellow Flower
    Pokémon Village
    YGrass Lv.50
    UncommonPost
    Yellow Flower
    Route 20
    YGrass Lv.50 Route
    UncommonPost
    Red Flower
    Route 20
    XGrass Lv.50 Route
    UncommonPost
    Red Flower
    or evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
  3. Wigglytuff
    Step 3Wigglytuff ✓

Wigglytuff Guide

  • In X & Y, Wigglytuff's biggest threats include Gengar (Poison) and Steelix (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • In X & Y, 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.

  • In X & Y, Wigglytuff can work for a story run. 435 BST is average, but Normal/Fairy typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • For X & Y, we rate Wigglytuff C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 435 BST, it fits the support role. Perishsong 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.

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

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