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No. 0174

Igglybuff

Balloon Pokémon

Igglybuff
Official art
NormalFairy
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total
210 top 98%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Baby
Pokédex entryShield
Taking advantage of the softness of its body, Igglybuff moves as if bouncing. Its body turns a deep pink when its temperature rises.
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Base stats

HP90150–197290–384
Atk3031–9058–174
Def1518–7331–141
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD2022–7940–152
Spe1518–7331–141
Total210Higher than 2% of all Pokémon
HP90Atk30Def15Spe15SpD20SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 15). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Igglybuff outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 73Igglybuff · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  31. 67Igglybuff · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 35Igglybuff · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×

Immune to

Dragon0×Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundRockFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

  • Cute Charm

    Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.

  • Competitive

    Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

  • Friend GuardHidden ability

    Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0174IgglybuffNormalFairy
    1. Level up with high friendship#0039JigglypuffNormalFairy
      1. Use Moon Stone#0040WigglytuffNormalFairy

Moves

Level up 8

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15
4Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40
8Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
12Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
16DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
20CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 8

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25
EggGravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
EggHeal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5
EggPerish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5
EggPresentRandomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.NormalPhys—90%15
EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Balloon Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#043Original Hoenn#137Updated Johto#043Updated Unova#281Mountain Kalos#119New Hoenn#142Original Alola#134Original Akala#061Updated Alola#167Updated Akala#068Isle of Armor#011Paldea#059Hyperspace#076

  1. Taking advantage of the softness of its body, Igglybuff moves as if bouncing. Its body turns a deep pink when its temperature rises.

    Shield

  2. Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell.

    Sword

  3. Left to its own devices, it will constantly practice singing. You should make it take a break so it doesn’t hurt its throat.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It’s always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it’s asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams!

    Ultra Sun

  5. It moves by bouncing along. As it moves a lot, it sweats, and its body gives off a sweet aroma.

    Moon

  6. It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little.

    Sun

  7. Igglybuff’s vocal cords are not sufficiently developed. It would hurt its throat if it were to sing too much. This Pokémon gargles with freshwater from a clean stream.

    Omega Ruby

  8. Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop.

    Black 2 · White 2

  9. It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

  10. Its soft and pliable body is very bouncy. When it sings continuously with all its might, its body steadily turns a deepening pink color.

    Emerald

  11. IGGLYBUFF has a soft and plushy body that feels very much like a marshmallow. From this body wafts a gently sweet fragrance that soothes and calms the emotions of its foes.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  12. IGGLYBUFF’s vocal chords are not sufficiently developed. It would hurt its throat if it were to sing too much. This Pokémon gargles with freshwater from a clean stream.

    Ruby

  13. Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body.

    Crystal · X

  14. Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  15. It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese
ププリン
Japanese (romaji)
Pupurin
Korean
푸푸린
Chinese (Traditional)
寶寶丁
Chinese (Simplified)
宝宝丁
French
Toudoudou
German
Fluffeluff
Spanish
Igglybuff
Italian
Igglybuff

Sprites

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Training

EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
170 ≈22.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
42
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time
10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon
Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Moon 2 areas
  • Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Sun 2 areas
  • Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
  • Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Platinum 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Pearl 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Diamond 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5