Physical
Balanced
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
Weight12.0 kg
Base XP218
Abilities
Cute CharmPopular
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Competitive
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
FriskHAPopular
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entries

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.

Wigglytuff Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
STAB
No super-effective STAB
How to Beat Wigglytuff in Black & White (Best Counters)
Cobalion
Cobalion
SteelFighting
C
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter
Available Moves
Moves
  • Focus BlastTM52
  • Sacred SwordLv. 42
  • Rock SmashTM94
  • Double KickLv. 7
Damage vs Wigglytuff
Focus Blast 2x
100-118%KO
Sacred Sword 2x
81-95%
Rock Smash 2x
37-44%
Double Kick 2x
28-34%
View Cobalion builds →

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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Igglybuff
Normal
Wigglytuff
Normal
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 38 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Covet, Fake Tears and 8 more.

Egg Groups
Fairy
Gender
25.0%75.0%
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
togekissmanaphyraichuazumarilltogeticpachirisupikachuroseradeglaliefroslasswhimsicottjumpluff

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

Experimental
Hazard Setter
Ability
Cute Charm
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Wigglytuff
Timid+SPE

Wigglytuff best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Hazard Setter Moveset

  • WishRecovery
  • Stealth Rock
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • CounterSLOW -5Coverage

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

Lv 1
Defense Curl
40Normal
Lv 1
Disable
D10020Normal
Lv 1
Double Slap
158510Normal
Lv 1
Sing
5515Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
TM49
Echoed Voice
4010015Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
C120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
C9510015Fire
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9510010Ice
TM59
Incinerate
3010015Fire
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
A10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM33
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM67
Retaliate
C701005Normal
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM25
Thunder
C1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
C9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
B9010Poison
TM93
Wild Charge
C9010015Electric
TM83
Work Up
D30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Captivate
10020Normal
Egg
Covet
6010040Normal
Egg
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Egg
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Egg
Gravity
5Psychic
Egg
Last Resort
B1401005Normal
Egg
Perish Song
A5Normal
Egg
Present
9015Normal
Egg
Punishment
1005Dark
Egg
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Egg
Wish
A10Normal

Tutor Moves

Wigglytuff can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Body Slam
B8510015Normal
Rem
Charm
10020Normal
Rem
Copycat
D20Normal
Rem
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Rem
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
Rem
Hyper Voice
C9010010Normal
Rem
Mimic
10Normal
Rem
Pound
4010035Normal
Rem
Rest
C10Psychic
Rem
Rollout
309020Rock
Rem
Round
6010015Normal
Rem
Sweet Kiss
7510Normal
Rem
Wake-Up Slap
6010010Fighting

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Counter-5
A10020Fighting
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 4
Endure+4
D10Normal
Gen 4
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting
Gen 4
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 4
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Gen 4
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Gen 4
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

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.

  1. Igglybuff
    Step 1Breed Igglybuff from Jigglypuff

    Breed from Jigglypuff at the Day Care.

  2. Jigglypuff
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Jigglypuff
    Route 14
    BlackGrass Lv.48 Route
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Route 14
    WhiteGrass Lv.48 Route
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Route 14
    BlackGrass Lv.58 Route
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 14
    WhiteGrass Lv.58 Route
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    or evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
  3. Wigglytuff
    Step 3Wigglytuff
    Route 14
    WhiteGrass Lv.50 Route
    RarePost
    AnyShaking spot
    Route 14
    BlackGrass Lv.50 Route
    RarePost
    AnyShaking spot
    or 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.

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