Is Jigglypuff Good in Crystal Playthrough?
Crystal's Odd Egg can hatch an Igglybuff, but Jigglypuff is one of the worst outcomes from it. The stats aren't enough to compete with what other Odd Egg babies evolve into. The Moon Stone is better spent on Nidorina or Nidorino than on this.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.
Igglybuff trades roughly evenly with Bugsy's team.
Jigglypuff trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Morty's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Chuck's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Jasmine's team.
Wigglytuff has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Wigglytuff has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Janine's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Brock's typing presses Wigglytuff's defenses.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Will's team.
Wigglytuff has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Wigglytuff trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Wigglytuff has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Catch Jigglypuff on Route 34 (walking, Lv 12, rare).
- STARTING (Lv 12)
- LV 12NormalSing—55%15
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt105100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength120100%15
- After Morty
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- LV 34NormalBody Slam128100%15
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
- LV 39NormalDouble-Edge180100%15
Igglybuff is given to you as a gift on Route 34 at Lv 5. Hatch Odd Egg received from Day-Care Man (random). Hatch the Odd Egg received from the Day-Care Man on Route 34. The Egg randomly hatches into one of seven baby Pokemon, with a 14% chance of being Shiny
- LV 9NormalPound60100%35
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt105100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- After Whitney
- TM13NormalSnore75100%15
- After Morty
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- After Pryce
- TM16IceIcy Wind5595%15
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
- TM07ElectricZap Cannon12050%5
You can pick up the Moon Stone in Tohjo Falls. 1 other location is also available.
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt105100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM14IceBlizzard11070%5
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM25ElectricThunder11070%10
- TM33IceIce Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength120100%15
- After Morty
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- After Jasmine
- TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
How to Get Jigglypuff in Crystal
You'll want early-game access before hunting Jigglypuff. Moderate rates across 6 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Jigglypuff in C
The path to Jigglypuff starts with Igglybuff at Lv. 5-18 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch IgglybuffRoute 34Lv.5Gift from NPCHatch Odd Egg (random)
Step 2Jigglypuff ✓Route 34Lv.12GrassRate 5%Route 35Lv.12GrassRate 5%Route 6Lv.12GrassRate 5%Route 5Lv.14GrassRate 5%Route 8Lv.16GrassRate 5%Route 7Lv.18GrassRate 5%or evolve from Igglybuff (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into WigglytuffBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wigglytuff egg.
Jigglypuff Weakness
Jigglypuff's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
What is Jigglypuff Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Jigglypuff
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x169-198%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) | ||
 Machoke Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Machoke builds →Karate Chop 2x86-102%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x167-197%KO | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) | ||
Machoke Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Machoke builds →Karate Chop 2x86-101%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x167-197%KO | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) | ||
Machoke Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Machoke builds →Karate Chop 2x86-101%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x167-197%KO | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) | ||
Machoke Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Machoke builds →Karate Chop 2x86-101%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x179-211%KO | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Jigglypuff View Poliwrath builds →Submission 2x138-163%KO | ||
Jigglypuff Evolutions
Jigglypuff is partway through a three-stage line between Igglybuff and Wigglytuff. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Igglybuff). The final form adds another 165 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
C Jigglypuff Best Moveset
55%% accuracy on MoveSing means the one competitive move fails nearly half the time. Nothing in the stats rescues a missed sleep. Wigglytuff provides an actual stat improvement.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Sing
- Disable
- Counter
- Tri Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Jigglypuff won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Body Slam anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
It rolls its cute eyes as it sings a soothing lullaby. Its gentle song puts anyone who hears it to sleep.
Jigglypuff Crystal Guide
In Crystal, Jigglypuff does the job early-game if you need a normal type on your team. Evolve it into Wigglytuff before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Jigglypuff has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves