Wigglytuff (Pokémon)

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000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Jigglypuff
Pokémon
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Wigglytuff
プクリン Pukurin
#040
040Wigglytuff.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal '
Category
Balloon Pokémon
Ability
Cute Charm
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#040
Johto
#045
Hoenn
#139
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3'3"
Imperial
1 m
Metric
Weight
26.5 lbs.
Imperial
12 kg
Metric
Dex color
Pink
Catch rate
50 (6.5%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F040.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Fairy group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 109 Battle Exp.: 1091*

Wigglytuff (Japanese: プクリン Pukurin) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Wigglytuff are capable of inflating themselves to big sizes in order to scare off enemies. Wigglytuff can also sing soothing lullabies to make anyone fall asleep, but its reputation for doing so isn't as famous as its basic form, Jigglypuff. Like Clefable and it's pre-evolutions, Wigglytuff is capable of weilding various elemental attacks.

Behavior

Despite it's cute demeanor, Wigglytuff are sometimes known for being very aggressive and Doubleslapping anyone that gets on their nerves.

Habitat

Wigglyfuff can be found in vivid green plains and grassy fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

In EP069, Cliven Spielbunck was going to have a Wigglytuff have the starring role in his movie, "Pokémon in Love".

A Wigglytuff was seen in Mewtwo Strikes Back. It was captured and cloned by Mewtwo.

A Wigglytuff is used in the Fallarbor Contest.

Harley used a Wigglytuff in the Kanto Grand Festival.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue / Pokémon LeafGreen
The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Pokémon Yellow
Its body is full of elasticity. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit.
Pokémon Stadium
Its soft and supple skin allows it to expand like a balloon. If it gets angry, it inhales and inflates itself steadily.
Pokémon Gold
Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated.
Pokémon Silver
It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a Body Slam.
Pokémon Crystal
The rich, fluffy fur that covers its body feels so good that anyone who feels it can't stop touching it.
Pokémon Ruby
Wigglytuff has large, saucerlike eyes. The surfaces of its eyes are always covered with a thin layer of tears. If any dust gets in this Pokémon's eyes, it is quickly washed away.
Pokémon Sapphire
Wigglytuff's body is very flexible. By inhaling deeply, this Pokémon can inflate itself seemingly without end. Once inflated, Wigglytuff bounces along lightly like a balloon.
Pokémon Emerald
Its fur is the ultimate in luxuriousness. Sleeping alongside a Wigglytuff is simply divine. Its body expands seemingly without end when it inhales.
Pokémon FireRed
Its fur is extremely fine, dense, and supple. The exquisitely pleasant fur conveys an image of luxury.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Rare Cerulean Cave
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Celadon Game Corner
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
Crystal
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
Emerald
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve from Jigglypuff
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Evolve from Jigglypuff
Pokémon Trozei Huge Storage 4
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Evolve from Jigglypuff

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
140
200 - 247 390 - 484
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
425
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

None.

By TM/HM

Number Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
TM01 Mega Punch Dynamicpunch Focus Punch Focus Punch
TM02   Headbutt    
TM03   Curse Water Pulse Water Pulse
TM04   Rollout    
TM05 Mega Kick      
TM06 Toxic Toxic Toxic Toxic
TM07   Zap Cannon    
TM08 Body Slam      
TM09 Take Down Psych Up    
TM10 Double-Edge Hidden Power Hidden Power Hidden Power
TM11 Bubblebeam Sunny Day Sunny Day Sunny Day
TM12 Water Gun      
TM13 Ice Beam Snore Ice Beam Ice Beam
TM14 Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard Blizzard
TM15 Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam Hyper Beam
TM16     Light Screen Light Screen
TM17 Submission Protect Protect Protect
TM18 Counter Rain Dance Rain Dance Rain Dance
TM19 Seismic Toss      
TM20 Rage Endure Safeguard Safeguard
TM21   Frustration Frustration Frustration
TM22 Solarbeam Solarbeam Solarbeam Solarbeam
TM24 Thunderbolt   Thunderbolt Thunderbolt
TM25 Thunder Thunder Thunder Thunder
TM27   Return Return Return
TM28     Dig Dig
TM29 Psychic Psychic Psychic Psychic
TM30 Teleport Shadow Ball Shadow Ball Shadow Ball
TM31 Mimic Mud Slap Brick Break Brick Break
TM32 Double Team Double Team Double Team Double Team
TM33 Reflect Ice Punch Reflect Reflect
TM34 Bide Swagger Shock Wave Shock Wave
TM35   Sleep Talk Flamethrower Flamethrower
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Blast Fire Blast Fire Blast
TM40 Skull Bash Defense Curl    
TM41   Thunderpunch    
TM42   Dream Eater Facade Facade
TM43   Detect Secret Power Secret Power
TM44 Rest Rest Rest Rest
TM45 Thunder Wave Attract Attract Attract
TM46 Psywave      
TM48   Fire Punch    
TM49 Tri Attack   Snatch Snatch
TM50 Substitute Nightmare    
TM52       Focus Blast
TM56       Fling
TM57       Charge Beam
TM58       Endure
TM60       Drain Punch
TM67       Recycle
TM68       Giga Impact
TM70       Flash
TM73       Thunder Wave
TM74       Gyro Ball
TM76       Stealth Rock
TM77       Psych Up
TM78       Captivate
TM82       Sleep Talk
TM83       Natural Gift
TM85       Dream Eater
TM86       Grass Knot
TM87       Swagger
TM90       Substitute
HM04 Strength Strength Strength Strength
HM05 Flash Flash Flash  

Side game data

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Evolution

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Trivia

Origin

Name origin

Wigglytuff's name is a combination of wiggly and tuffwiggly refers to its wobbly shape, and tuff may refer to either its toughness or the tuft of hair on its head. Its Japanese name may simply be a corruption of プリン purin, pudding.

In other languages

  • German: Knuddeluff
  • French: Grodoudou - gros means fat or large, doudou is a word for a kind of doll or teddy that a baby may use for comfort and sleep with at night.
  • Korean: 푸크린 Pukeurin

External links

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