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 stat exp on a fast 800K XP curve.
The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x148-174%KO Jump Kick 2x113-134%KO Submission 2x91-107%KO Rolling Kick 2x68-81% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machoke builds →Submission 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x50-59% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Primeape builds →Submission 2x81-96% Karate Chop 2x52-61% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Mankey builds →Submission 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x41-49% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machop builds →Submission 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x41-49% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x91-107%KO Double Kick 2x35-42% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Mankey builds →Submission 2x66-79% Karate Chop 2x42-50% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machop builds →Submission 2x66-79% Karate Chop 2x42-50% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x93-110%KO Rolling Kick 2x70-83% Double Kick 2x37-43% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Mankey builds →Submission 2x68-81% Karate Chop 2x43-52% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machop builds →Submission 2x68-81% Karate Chop 2x43-52% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x110-130%KO Submission 2x89-105%KO Rolling Kick 2x67-78% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Mankey builds →Submission 2x64-75% Karate Chop 2x40-47% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machop builds →Submission 2x64-75% Karate Chop 2x40-47% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x148-174%KO Jump Kick 2x113-134%KO Submission 2x91-107%KO Rolling Kick 2x68-81% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machoke builds →Submission 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x50-59% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Mankey builds →Submission 2x66-78% Karate Chop 2x41-49% | ||
In Red & Blue, Machamp can KO Wigglytuff with Submission (96-113%).
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Wigglytuff View Machamp builds →Earthquake40-47% Body Slam34-40% Submission 2x96-113%KO | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Wigglytuff is the evolved form of Igglybuff, reached using a Moon Stone. A Normal type at 400 stats that still can't breed. HP grew the most through evolution (+50 over Igglybuff), and Wigglytuff peaks at 400 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Wigglytuff Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Hyper Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Counter
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Wigglytuff learns Hyper Beam and Skull Bash naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ice and Water and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wigglytuff in Red & Blue
You'll want endgame access before hunting Wigglytuff. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Wigglytuff in Red & Blue
The path to Wigglytuff starts with Jigglypuff at Lv. 3-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch JigglypuffRoute 3RedGrass Lv.3-7 Route15%EarlyRoute 3BlueGrass Lv.3-7 Route15%Early
Step 2Wigglytuff ✓Cerulean Cave - 2FRedGrass Lv.54 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - 2FBlueGrass Lv.54 Cave5%Postor evolve from Jigglypuff (Step 1)
Wigglytuff Guide
In Red & Blue, Wigglytuff's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Red & Blue, Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff using a Moon Stone. Wigglytuff is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Igglybuff. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
In Red & Blue, Wigglytuff can work for a story run. 400 BST is average, but normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Red & Blue, we rate Wigglytuff C-Tier: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. At 400 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Hyper Beam anchors the moveset.
Wigglytuff's best stat is HP at base 140. normal typing is straightforward. Pure normal type with same-type attack bonus on normal moves.
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