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Jigglypuff (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal/ Fairy-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. Prior to the sixth generation, it was just a Normal-type. It evolves from Igglybuff when it has high friendship and into Wigglytuff with the Moon Stone. Jigglypuff is a playable character in every Super Smash Bros. game.

It appears to be distantly related to the Paradox Pokémon Scream Tail.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Jigglypuff appears to be a fairy female-looking animal that appears to be very round and circular, yet one of the lightest characters in general, even lighter than Kirby. It appears to take the similar appearance of Kirby, but has cat-like ears in a triangular type, and has swirly/curly and yet girly cat-like hair, making her look like a cat. It also has big eyes with large turquoise pupils, and its skin is a lighter shade of pink, and also has thinner limbs. In terms of her physical appearance, Jigglypuff is essentially one of the cutest characters in Super Smash Bros. Jigglypuff can be referred as a female by the players due to her somewhat feminine appearance. In the Pokémon world, there are both male and female replicas of Jigglypuff. The female Jigglypuffs are more common than the male ones. In Super Smash Bros., Jigglypuff can be referred as "it." From other universes, Jigglypuff's species is a cat and her gender is female.

Scream Tail shares a resemblance to Jigglypuff. It is believed Scream Tail is Jigglypuff's ancestor from 1,000,000,000 years ago.

Jigglypuff can use its eyes to mesmerize opponents. It has a large lung capacity, exceeding most other Pokémon. Once it has an opponent's attention, Jigglypuff will inflate its lungs and begin to sing a soothing and mysterious lullaby. This melody can cause anyone who listens to become sleepy. If the opponent resists falling asleep, Jigglypuff will endanger its own life by continuing to sing until it runs out of air. It will continue to sing until the opponent is asleep. It can adjust the wavelength of its voice to match the brain waves of someone in a deep sleep. This helps ensure drowsiness in its opponents. Its vocal range exceeds 12 octaves, but its skill depends on the individual. Its song varies by region, and in some areas, it sounds like shouting. Jigglypuff can mostly be found in lush green plains and grassy meadows.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In Pokémon Snap, three Jigglypuff appear in the cave level, each one being chased by a Koffing. If the player is able to take out at least one of the Koffing by hitting them with an apple or a Pester Ball, the grateful Jigglypuff will reappear at the end of the stage, performing its signature song. Playing the Poké Flute while passing by the Jigglypuff will make the middle one angry.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Jigglypuff has been a playable character in all the five games. Ever since the first Super Smash Bros. game, many players of the series regarded Jigglypuff as one of the worst players (especially in Brawl and 3DS/Wii U, one of the best in Melee) in the game, without realizing how powerful its attacks can be. Once the player masters Jigglypuff, it can actually be counted as the greatest fighter in the game, especially with its down B (Rest) attack, which if used correctly, can send the player soaring off the stage even if s/he has 0% of damage. It is commonly known that many professionals of the series use it mainly for this amazing and powerful attack. However, it will fall asleep for a short time, which can ultimately send it to its doom.

Attacks[]

Jigglypuff is more of an air fighter with its ground attacks having middling range and its specials being a bit more situational:

  • Neutral Special: Rollout (Melee onwards)
  • Side Special: Pound (Neutral in 64)
  • Up Special: Sing
  • Down Special: Rest
  • Final Smash: Puff Up

Alternate Costumes[]

Judging by its costumes, it is implied that the Jigglypuff in Super Smash Bros. is a girl. Most Super Smash Bros. games, most Pokémon are gender neutral (except Mewtwo). The seven alternate costumes it has are a red hibiscus, a hat resembling Leaf's from FireRed & LeafGreen, a bonnet, a nightcap referencing the most Rest and Sleep Kirby, a bow reminiscent of the bow for the Fairy Tale Girl from Pokémon X and Y, a nurse's cap like the Nurse Joy wear in the Kalos region and a hat resembling Serena's from Pokemon X & Y. The first 4 are originally from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Jigglypuff anime

Jigglypuff in the anime

In the Pokémon anime series, a single Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a great singer after the inspiration of Ash and company. The Jigglypuff in question first appears in the episode The Song of Jigglypuff. Misty tried to capture it with the help of her Staryu, but stopped when the Jigglypuff became sad. They soon realized that Jigglypuff was upset because it could not sing, and after a series of failed vocal exercises, Brock gave it a piece of fruit which soothed its throat. Now capable of singing, it performed for them, putting everyone within hearing range to sleep. This upset Jigglypuff, which angrily dug into Ash's backpack and pulled out a marker which it used to draw on the faces of everyone who fell asleep. As a running gag in the series, Jigglypuff appears every few episodes to sing, only to end up putting everyone to sleep and then angrily drawing on their faces. Jigglypuff stopped appearing after the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode A Poké-BLOCK Party!, but made a return appearance in the Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon episode Alola, Kanto! over a decade later. Jigglypuff made a cameo in episode 136 of Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

The Song of Jigglypuff is dedicated to this Pokémon.

Jigglypuff appeared briefly in Pokémon Origins and Pokémon Evolutions.

Jigglypuff also appeared in a Pokétoon short, Jigglypuff's Song.

Four Jigglypuff appeared in Detective Pikachu. One of them was seen singing in a bar that Tim Goodman and Detective Pikachu went to for leads.

Other media[]

Jigglypuff is featured in Project Voltage.

Origin and inspiration[]

Jigglypuff seems to be based on a balloon due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on plush toys that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a powder puff or a cream puff; and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn Bounce are similar to a rubber ball. It may also be inspired by the mythical moon rabbit due to its evolved form Wigglytuff's large ears; Fairy type, which tends to be associated with the Moon; and the fact that it evolves using a Moon Stone.

Jigglypuff may be a combination of jiggly and puff (to swell in size; a burst of air).

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue When its huge eyes light up, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
Pokémon Yellow Uses its alluring eyes to enrapture its foe. It then sings a pleasing melody that lulls the foe to sleep.
Pokémon Stadium It mesmerizes with its large, round eyes and sings a soothing melody. Pokémon hearing this song fall asleep.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold If it inflates to sing a lullaby, it can perform longer and cause sure drowsiness in its audience.
Pokémon Silver Looking into its cute, round eyes causes it to sing a relaxing melody, inducing its enemies to sleep.
Pokémon Crystal It rolls its cute eyes as it sings a soothing lullaby. Its gentle song puts anyone who hears it to sleep.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Jigglypuff’s vocal chords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy.
Pokémon Sapphire When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life.
Pokémon Emerald Nothing can avoid falling asleep hearing a Jigglypuff’s song. The sound waves of its singing voice match the brain waves of someone in a deep sleep.
Pokémon FireRed It captivates foes with its huge, round eyes, then lulls them to sleep by singing a soothing melody.
Pokémon LeafGreen When its huge eyes waver, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon Pearl When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon Platinum When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon HeartGold If it inflates to sing a lullaby, it can perform longer and cause sure drowsiness in its audience.
Pokémon SoulSilver Looking into its cute, round eyes causes it to sing a relaxing melody, inducing its enemies to sleep.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon White When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon Black 2 Looking into its cute, round eyes makes it start singing a song so pleasant listeners can’t help but fall asleep.
Pokémon White 2 Looking into its cute, round eyes makes it start singing a song so pleasant listeners can’t help but fall asleep.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It captivates foes with its huge, round eyes, then lulls them to sleep by singing a soothing melody.
Pokémon Y If it inflates to sing a lullaby, it can perform longer and cause sure drowsiness in its audience.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Jigglypuff's vocal cords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It hugely inflates its stomach and sings a mysterious melody. If you hear this melody, you'll become sleepy right away.
Pokémon Moon Jigglypuff possess a vocal range that exceeds 12 octaves, but each individual's singing skill depends on its own effort.
Pokémon Ultra Sun Recordings of Jigglypuff's strange lullabies can be purchased from department stores. These CDs can be found near the bedding area.
Pokémon Ultra Moon The songs they sing are totally different depending on the region they live in. Some even sound like they're shouting!
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Uses its cute round eyes to enrapture its foe. It then sings a pleasing melody that lulls the foe to sleep.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Uses its cute round eyes to enrapture its foe. It then sings a pleasing melody that lulls the foe to sleep.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Jigglypuff has top-notch lung capacity, even by comparison to other Pokémon. It won't stop singing its lullabies until its foes fall asleep.
Pokémon Shield By freely changing the wavelength of its voice, Jigglypuff sings a mysterious melody sure to make any listener sleepy.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Pokémon Shining Pearl When it wavers its big, round eyes, it begins singing a lullaby that makes everyone drowsy.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet When its huge eyes waver, it sings a mysteriously soothing melody that lulls its enemies to sleep.
Pokémon Violet If it inflates to sing a lullaby, it can perform longer and cause sure drowsiness in its audience.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Route 3
Pokémon Yellow
Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 3, 4,and 46
Pokémon Silver
Routes 3, 4,and 46
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, and 35
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 115
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 115
Pokémon Emerald
Route 115
Pokémon FireRed
Route 3
Pokémon LeafGreen
Route 3
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Trophy Garden
Pokémon Pearl
Trophy Garden
Pokémon Platinum
Trophy Garden
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 3, and 4
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 3, and 4
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 14
Pokémon White
Route 14
Pokémon Black 2
Route 1, Route 2, Dreamyard
Pokémon White 2
Route 1, Route 2, Dreamyard
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 20, Pokémon Village
Pokémon Y
Route 20, Pokémon Village
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 115
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 115
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Routes 4 and 6 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon
Routes 4 and 6 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Routes 4 and 6 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Routes 4 and 6 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Trophy Garden
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three)
Pokémon Violet
South Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three)


Evolution[]

Igglybuff
Happiness.
Jigglypuff
Use Moon Stone.
Wigglytuff
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 115
Attack 45
Defense 20
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 20
Total 270

Moveset[]

Main article: Jigglypuff/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Other[]

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Reception[]

Jigglypuff has proven to be a popular character since its introduction. Described as "perhaps the most ridiculously named Pokémon" of the original 151 by The Virginian-Pilot, Jigglypuff has been noted as one of the series' most popular characters and one of Nintendo's mascots.

Trivia[]

  • Jigglypuff is the only Pokémon fighter with a gender ratio of 25% male and 75% female.
  • Jigglypuff is the only playable Pokémon in the Super Smash Bros. series to have undergone a type change, as it has been reclassified as a dual Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon as of the Sixth Pokémon generation.
  • Jigglypuff is the only character in the Super Smash Bros. series to be fully decloned.
  • Jigglypuff is typically depicted in the Super Smash Bros. series and Ken Sugimori's artwork with green eyes and tea rose pink fur, more closely resembling its Shiny form. It also appeared with green eyes in Rough, Tough Jigglypuff and The Legend of Thunder!.
  • Due to an oversight, Jigglypuff appears purple (instead of pink) in the battle against Gengar in the intro of Pokémon Blue (including the Japanese version). This is a leftover from the earlier Japanese games Pokémon Red and Green, when two purple Pokémon battled instead: Gengar vs. Nidorino (which is also seen in the international versions of Pokémon Red).

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