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.
Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Wigglytuff Weakness
Wigglytuff is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 140 HP and balanced defenses, Wigglytuff can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x58-68% Brick Break 2x63-75% Low Sweep 2x55-65% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x38-46% Double Kick 2x29-35% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x49-58% Vital Throw 2x70-84% Low Sweep 2x65-78% Revenge 2x61-72% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x49-58% Low Sweep 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x49-58% Double Kick 2x38-46% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x56-66% Brick Break 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Wake-Up Slap 2x61-72% Low Sweep 2x56-66% Rock Smash 2x37-43% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x36-43% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x47-55% Vital Throw 2x68-80% Low Sweep 2x63-75% Revenge 2x59-70% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x47-55% Low Sweep 2x74-88% Karate Chop 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x47-55% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x57-68% Low Sweep 2x51-60% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x43-50% Wake-Up Slap 2x57-68% Low Sweep 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x37-44% Double Kick 2x29-35% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Vital Throw 2x69-81% Low Sweep 2x63-74% Revenge 2x59-70% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Low Sweep 2x76-90% Karate Chop 2x59-70% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x100-118%KO Focus Blast 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x59-70% Low Sweep 2x52-61% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x45-53% Wake-Up Slap 2x58-68% Low Sweep 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x38-45% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Vital Throw 2x70-82% Low Sweep 2x65-76% Revenge 2x59-71% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x48-57% Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Low Sweep 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x61-73% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x103-122%KO Focus Blast 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x59-71% Low Sweep 2x53-63% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x44-53% Dynamic Punch 2x83-98% Wake-Up Slap 2x58-69% Low Sweep 2x55-65% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x72-85% Vital Throw 2x67-79% Low Sweep 2x63-74% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Low Sweep 2x75-88% Karate Chop 2x58-69% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Dynamic Punch 2x99-116%KO Brick Break 2x75-88% Wake-Up Slap 2x69-81% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Sacred Sword 2x81-95% Rock Smash 2x37-44% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Sacred Sword 2x81-95% Rock Smash 2x37-44% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x74-87% Vital Throw 2x68-81% Low Sweep 2x64-76% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Low Sweep 2x76-90% Karate Chop 2x59-69% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x55-65% Dynamic Punch 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x76-90% Wake-Up Slap 2x71-84% | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr can KO Wigglytuff with Drain Punch (110-129%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Wigglytuff for 46-54%.
Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x110-129%KO Mach Punch 2x59-69% | ||
Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch19-22% Stone Edge46-54% | ||
Black & White 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
Breeding
Breed with Wigglytuff to get Igglybuff eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 8 more.
Black & White Wigglytuff Best Moveset
Wigglytuff doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Wish and Fighting coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Wigglytuff best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Wigglytuff in Black & White
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.
Where To Catch Wigglytuff in Black & White
Igglybuff is your first catch on the way to Wigglytuff. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 48-58 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Igglybuff from JigglypuffBreed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve JigglypuffRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.48 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.48 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.58 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.58 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Wigglytuff ✓Route 14WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Jigglypuff (Step 2)
Wigglytuff Guide
In Black & White, Wigglytuff's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black & White, 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 Black & White, Wigglytuff can work for a story run. 435 BST is average, but normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Black & White, we rate Wigglytuff C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. At 435 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Wish 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves