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No. 0040 · Generation I · Kanto

Wigglytuff

The Balloon Pokémon
Normal Fairy
Weak to Poison Steel
All matchups
Wigglytuff
Sprite

TL;DR. Wigglytuff is a normal/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 435. The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.

Normal Fairy

The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.

Height1.0 m
Weight12.0 kg
AbilitiesCute Charm, Competitive
HiddenFrisk
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 435. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 140
Attack 70
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 45
Total435
435 base stat total, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Normal-types.
140 base HP, Wigglytuff's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 191 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Wigglytuff in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Wigglytuff reaches 1,926 CP at level 40 and 2,204 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack156
GO Defense90
GO Stamina295
Max CP (L40)1,926
Max CP (L50)2,178
Best buddy (L51)2,204
Raid catch CP 1,034–1,101 (L20). Weather boosted 1,293–1,376 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Jigglypuff family appeared on April 16, 2019.

  1. Igglybuff
  2. Jigglypuff by encounter
  3. Wigglytuff by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Mar 31 to Apr 9, 2025, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Mar 31 to Apr 9, 20253-starRegular rotation
Jun 28 to Jul 8, 20243-starRegular rotation
Mar 21 to Apr 10, 20243-starRegular rotation
Jan 18 to Feb 1, 20233-starRegular rotation
Jul 1 to Jul 7, 20223-starRegular rotation
Mar 1 to Mar 15, 20223-starRegular rotation

Full Wigglytuff GO history

Competitive

Wigglytuff in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Wigglytuff across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #16 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #16 91.6 score
Ultra League #449 75.5 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Wigglytuff.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Wigglytuff, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Wigglytuff?

Wigglytuff is a Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Wigglytuff weak to?

Wigglytuff takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Wigglytuff resistant to?

Wigglytuff is immune to Ghost, Dragon. It also resists Bug, Dark.

How does Wigglytuff evolve?

Wigglytuff evolves from Jigglypuff (Use Moon Stone). Wigglytuff is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Wigglytuff from?

Wigglytuff was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0040.

What are Wigglytuff's base stats?

Wigglytuff has HP 140, Attack 70, Defense 45, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 50, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 435.

What are Wigglytuff's abilities?

Wigglytuff can have the abilities Cute Charm, Competitive, plus the Hidden Ability Frisk.

Is Wigglytuff legendary or mythical?

No. Wigglytuff is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Wigglytuff's best stat?

Wigglytuff's highest base stat is HP at 140, which ranks 5th of 191 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Wigglytuff good?

Wigglytuff has a base stat total of 435, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Wigglytuff →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Wigglytuff as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Wigglytuff in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Wigglytuff in Gold
Gen II Gold
Wigglytuff in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Wigglytuff in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Wigglytuff in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Wigglytuff in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Wigglytuff in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Wigglytuff 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Wigglytuff is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Poison Steel
½× Resists
Bug Dark
0× Immune to
Ghost Dragon
Comparison

Wigglytuff vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 191 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Wigglytuff Normal avg Difference
HP 140 73 +67
Attack 70 72 -2
Defense 45 64 -19
Special Attack 85 65 +20
Special Defense 50 71 -21
Speed 45 69 -24
Total 435 414 +21
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Game appearances

Wigglytuff appears in 37 games.

Every mainline release where Wigglytuff is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Wigglytuff.

Every main-series game Wigglytuff is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildNorth Province: Area One
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fairy-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)

    Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
    • WildFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Isle of Armor or The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildRoute 14 (rustling grass)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoutes 1 and 2, Dreamyard (rustling grass)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
Generation IIIObtainable
  • Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
Generation IObtainable
  • Red · BlueObtainable
    • WildCerulean Cave
  • YellowObtainable
    • GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Legal in Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Wigglytuff appears in 46 episodes.

From EP069 (1998-10-22) through HZ059 (2024-07-26).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Wigglytuff partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Wigglytuff partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Wigglytuff has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Wigglytuff sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Wigglytuff in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Everyday Wonders
Wigglytuff
◆◆ Uncommon
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Mega Shine
Wigglytuff
◆ Common
Mega Shine #059
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Promo B
Wigglytuff
◆◆◆ Rare
Promo B #048
Wigglytuff ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Wigglytuff ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Wigglytuff
✦ Shiny
Wigglytuff ex TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Wigglytuff ex
✦✦ Shiny EX
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Wigglytuff
◆◆◆ Rare
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Wigglytuff
☆ Full Art
Wigglytuff TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Wigglytuff
◆ Common
Wigglytuff ex TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Wigglytuff ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Wigglytuff ex TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Wigglytuff ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Wigglytuff ex TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Wigglytuff ex
☆☆ Full Art EX