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    Igglybuff Pokemon Guide

    Igglybuff is a Normal and Fairy-type baby Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its soft body, singing voice and evolution into Jigglypuff through friendship. This guide covers Igglybuff’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Igglybuff

    igglybuff

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Igglybuff

    igglybuff

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Igglybuff guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Igglybuff Description

    Igglybuff is the baby form of Jigglypuff. It is a Normal and Fairy-type Pokemon known for its soft, bouncy body and its habit of singing.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Igglybuff Good in Competitive?

    Igglybuff is usually a baby Pokemon used for collection, early-game fun or Little Cup style formats rather than standard competitive play. Its best value comes from support moves, status options and broad coverage.

    Igglybuff’s biggest strengths are moves such as Hyper Voice, Dazzling Gleam, Sing, Encore, Thunder Wave and Shadow Ball. Its biggest issues are very low Defense and weaknesses to Poison and Steel-type moves.

    Igglybuff Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Igglybuff, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Igglybuff

    National Dex

    #0174

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Normal / Fairy

    Species

    Balloon Pokemon

    Height

    1’00” / 0.3 m

    30 cm

    Weight

    2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg

    1.0 kg

    Abilities

    Torrent, Flash Water

    Igglybuff Stats

    Igglybuff has high HP for a baby Pokemon but very low defensive stats. It becomes more useful after evolving into Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff.

    Hp
    90
    Attack
    30
    Defense
    15
    Special Attack
    40
    Special Defense
    20
    Speed
    15

    Igglybuff Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Igglybuff’s best moves usually focus on Normal and Fairy-type damage, sleep support and broad coverage. These are some of Igglybuff’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Hyper Voice

    A reliable special Normal-type attack for neutral damage.

    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Dazzling Gleam

    A reliable special Fairy-type attack that can hit multiple targets in some battle formats.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Sing

    A status move that can put the target to sleep when it connects.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Encore

    A support move that can lock the target into its last move.

    Electric type Pokemon icon

    Thunder Wave

    A status move that can paralyze the target.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Shadow Ball

    A coverage move that can hit Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Play Rough

    A physical Fairy-type attack when available.

    Fire type Pokemon icon

    Flamethrower

    A coverage move that can hit Steel-type Pokemon when available.

    Igglybuff All Moves

    Igglybuff can learn Normal, Fairy, Electric, Ghost, Fire and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Igglybuff’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Copycat Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Sing Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–55
    4Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    8Sweet Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–75
    12Disarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40–
    16Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    20Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAlluring Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status–100
    TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDisarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40–
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMDraining Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special50100
    TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFake Tears Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
    TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMisty Terrain Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status––
    TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPlay Rough Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Physical9090
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status–90
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
    Gravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    Heal Pulse Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    Last Resort Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical140100
    Perish Song Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Present Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–90
    Rollout Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical3090
    Wish Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––

    Igglybuff Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Igglybuff is a Normal and Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Bug and Dark-type moves, immunities to Dragon and Ghost-type moves and weaknesses to Poison and Steel-type moves.

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Normal / Fairy

    Weaknesses

    Poison type Pokemon iconSteel type Pokemon icon

    Poison and Steel

    Resistances

    Bug type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Bug and Dark

    Immunity

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Dragon and Ghost

    Igglybuff Abilities

    Igglybuff’s abilities can infatuate contact attackers, boost Special Attack after a stat drop or reduce damage to allies when its hidden ability is available.

    Cute Charm

    May infatuate an attacker that makes contact with Igglybuff.

    Competitive

    Raises Special Attack sharply when one of Igglybuff’s stats is lowered.

    Friend Guard

    Reduces damage taken by allies in double battles when this hidden ability is available.

    Igglybuff Evolution

    Igglybuff evolves into Jigglypuff through high friendship. Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff when exposed to a Moon Stone.

    Stage 1

    Igglybuff

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    igglybuff

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Jigglypuff

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    jigglypuff

    Evolves from Igglybuff with high friendship

    Stage 3

    Wigglytuff

    Normal type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    wigglytuff

    Evolves from Jigglypuff with a Moon Stone

    Where to Find Igglybuff in Pokemon Games

    Igglybuff’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Igglybuff is obtained through breeding, wild encounters or transfer.

    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, WaterRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon WaterRed box artPokemon WaterRed Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch Igglybuff directly in supported games.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, trade or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Evolves from Igglybuff at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Igglybuff
    Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Igglybuff FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Igglybuff. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Igglybuff?

    Igglybuff is a Normal and Fairy-type Pokemon.

    What is Igglybuff weak against?

    Igglybuff is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.

    What does Igglybuff evolve into?

    Igglybuff evolves into Jigglypuff with high friendship. Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone.

    What are Igglybuff’s abilities?

    Igglybuff’s abilities are Cute Charm, Competitive and Friend Guard.

    What are Igglybuff’s best moves?

    Igglybuff’s best moves often include Hyper Voice, Dazzling Gleam, Sing, Encore, Thunder Wave, Shadow Ball, Play Rough and Flamethrower.

    Is Igglybuff good in Pokemon?

    Igglybuff is usually used for collection, early-game support or baby Pokemon formats. It becomes stronger after evolving.

    How do you get Igglybuff?

    The most common way to get Igglybuff is to breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff, or catch it directly in games where it appears.

    Is Igglybuff in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    Yes. Current sources list Igglybuff as appearing in Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC.



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