Wigglytuff (Japanese: プクリン Pukurin) is a dual-type Normal/Fairy Pokémon, and prior to Generation VI, a pure Normal-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Jigglypuff when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of Igglybuff.
Biology
Wigglytuff resembles a pink blob with stubby arms and legs. There is a fluffy, curled tuft of fur on its head, and it has long, rabbit-like ears and large, blue eyes. A layer of tears covers its eyes, quickly washing away any debris. It is covered in pink fur with a white belly and ear tips. This fine layer of fur is so soft that those who touch it, including other Wigglytuff, will not want to stop. Its body is soft and rubbery, allowing it to inflate by inhaling. While it is inflated, it is able to move by bouncing or floating. Wigglytuff can be found in vivid green plains and grassy fields. Some Wigglytuff love eating Perfect Apples, as shown in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
In the anime
Major appearances
Guildmaster Wigglytuff makes an appearance in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special. He assigns a mission to save Shinx's brother to Team PokéPals. Wigglytuff also happens to be able to fall asleep with his eyes open. He reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness alongside his guild during the time freeze.
Wigglytuff made an appearance in XY003. Nurse Joys of Kalos are using Wigglytuff instead of Chansey and Audino as nurses.
Other
In Lights, Camera, Quacktion!, Cleavon Schpielbunk was going to have a Wigglytuff have the starring role in his movie, "Pokémon in Love", alongside Misty's Psyduck.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Wigglytuff owned by Neesha was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Wigglytuff clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
Harley used a Wigglytuff in the Kanto Grand Festival. Harley's Wigglytuff wears a rather sinister expression, possibly reflecting its Trainer.
Minor appearances
Wigglytuff also appeared in The Power of One.
A Wigglytuff was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.
A Wigglytuff appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Wigglytuff under the ownership of an unknown Trainer battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference in A Claim to Flame!.
A Wigglytuff belonging to a Coordinator was used in the Fallarbor Contest in Pros and Con Artists!.
A Wigglytuff appeared in SS027.
A Wigglytuff appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.
In the manga
Wigglytuff in Pokémon Adventures
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
- Main article: Wigglytuff (MPJ)
A Wigglytuff is one of the many recurring characters in the manga Magical Pokémon Journey. She lives in a mansion with her younger sister, Jigglypuff, and her butler, Squirtle. In Even an Arbok Falls in Love!, Arbok confesses his love to her and she becomes his girlfriend.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Jiggly
A Wigglytuff is owned by Green, the evolved form of her first Pokémon, a Jigglypuff. After having been its initial stage for since before her first appearance, Green evolved it alongside her Nidorina and Snubbull in Chapter 288 (FireRed & LeafGreen arc) to provide support for Blasty's powered-up Hydro Cannon attack.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wigglytuff (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its body is full of elasticity. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit.
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Stadium
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Its soft and supple skin allows it to expand like a balloon. If it gets angry, it inhales and inflates itself steadily.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated.
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Silver
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It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a Body Slam.
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Crystal
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The rich, fluffy fur that covers its body feels so good that anyone who feels it can't stop touching it.
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Stadium 2
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Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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Its fur is the ultimate in luxuriousness. Sleeping alongside a Wigglytuff is simply divine. Its body expands seemingly without end when it inhales.
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FireRed
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Its fur is extremely fine, dense, and supple. The exquisitely pleasant fur conveys an image of luxury.
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LeafGreen
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The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated.
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SoulSilver
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It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a body slam.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
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White
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Black 2
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Its fine fur feels so pleasant, those who accidentally touch it cannot take their hands away.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won't want to be separated.
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Y
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The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-V
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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140
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200 - 247
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390 - 484
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 425
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Generation VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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140
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200 - 247
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390 - 484
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 435
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wigglytuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wigglytuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Wigglytuff shares the same species name with Jigglypuff, Igglybuff, Qwilfish, and Drifloon. They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
- In its earlier appearances, Wigglytuff's white stomach did not always extend above its mouth; however, it always does this in modern appearances.
Origin
Wigglytuff is probably a combination between a rabbit, a balloon and a plush doll.
Name origin
Wigglytuff's name is a combination of wiggly and tuff, referring to its wobbly shape and either its toughness or the tuft of hair on its head (At the time, Pokémon names can only be ten characters in length, and Wigglytough would be eleven).
Pukurin may be from ぷりぷり puripuri (in a huff) and くりくり kurikuri (big and round). It may also be a corruption of プリン purin (pudding), as well as a combination of 風船 fūsen (balloon) and 膨れる fukureru (to expand or inflate).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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プクリン Pukurin
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ぷりぷり puripuri and くりくり kurikuri. It may also be a corruption of プリン purin, as well as a combination of 風船 fūsen and 膨れる fukureru
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French
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Grodoudou
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From gros and doudou, a word for a teddy or a doll that babies use for comfort
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Spanish
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Wigglytuff
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Same as English name
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German
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Knuddeluff
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From knuddeln and fluff
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Italian
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Wigglytuff
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Same as English name
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Korean
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푸크린 Pukeurin
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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胖可丁 Pàngkēdīng
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Possibly a corrupted transliteration of its Japanese name. Also from 胖 pàng and 布丁 bùdīng
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Cantonese Chinese
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肥波球 Fèihbōkàuh
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From 肥 fèi and 波波球 Bōbōkàuh
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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