Ghost and Dragon moves don't affect Wigglytuff at all — that's the advantage of Normal/Fairy 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.
Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.
The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Wigglytuff Weakness
ExcellentWigglytuff is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. 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.
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 from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 10 more.
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
Best Wigglytuff Moveset
- Perish Song
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer 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 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.
Step 1Breed Igglybuff from JigglypuffBreed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve JigglypuffEFFORTLESSPokémon VillageXGrassLv.48-49CommonPostPurple flowersEFFORTLESSPokémon VillageYGrassLv.48-49CommonPostPurple flowersEFFORTLESSRoute 20YGrassLv.48-49CommonPostRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 20XGrassLv.48-49CommonPostRouteEASYPokémon VillageXGrassLv.50UncommonPostYellow FlowerEASYPokémon VillageYGrassLv.50UncommonPostYellow FlowerEASYRoute 20YGrassLv.50UncommonPostRouteRed FlowerEASYRoute 20XGrassLv.50UncommonPostRouteRed Floweror 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.
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