Igglybuff
Igglybuff is a Normal/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Balloon Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 174 |
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Type | Normal Fairy |
Species | Balloon Pokémon |
Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Cute Charm 2. Competitive Friend Guard (hidden ability) |
Local № | 043 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 137 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 043 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 281 (Black 2/White 2) 119 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 142 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 134 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 167 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 011 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 170 (22.2% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 42 |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Defense | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Total | 210 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Igglybuff changes
- In Generations 2-5, Igglybuff is Normal type.
- In Generations 3-5, Igglybuff does not have the Competitive ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Igglybuff has a base experience yield of 39.
- In Generations 2-7, Igglybuff has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. |
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Silver | Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere. |
Crystal | Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body. |
Ruby | 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. |
Sapphire | 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. |
FireRed | Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere. |
LeafGreen | It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. |
Emerald | Its soft and pliable body is very bouncy. When it sings continuously with all its might, its body steadily turns a deepening pink color. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
HeartGold | It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. |
SoulSilver | Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere. |
Black White | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
Black 2 White 2 | Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop. |
X | Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body. |
Y | It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop. |
Omega Ruby | 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. |
Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Sun | It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little. |
Moon | It moves by bouncing along. As it moves a lot, it sweats, and its body gives off a sweet aroma. |
Ultra Sun | It’s always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it’s asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams! |
Ultra Moon | Left to its own devices, it will constantly practice singing. You should make it take a break so it doesn’t hurt its throat. |
Sword | Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell. |
Shield | Taking advantage of the softness of its body, Igglybuff moves as if bouncing. Its body turns a deep pink when its temperature rises. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
Moves learned by Igglybuff
Moves learnt by level up
Igglybuff learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Sing | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
4 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | — | 75 |
12 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
16 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Igglybuff learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Igglybuff egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Heal Pulse | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Last Resort | Normal | ![]() | 140 | 100 |
Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
Perish Song | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Present | Normal | ![]() | — | 90 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Wish | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Igglybuff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
10 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
67 | Recycle | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Igglybuff learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Sing | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
4 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | — | 75 |
12 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
16 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Igglybuff learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Igglybuff egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Igglybuff is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
29 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
89 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Igglybuff is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Igglybuff sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Igglybuff
Gold Silver |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
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Crystal | Route 34 |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trophy Garden |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 4, 6 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Breed Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Answers to Igglybuff questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Igglybuff |
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Japanese | ププリン (Pupurin) |
German | Fluffeluff |
French | Toudoudou |
Name origin
- jiggly/wiggly
- from later evolutions Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff
- buff
- to shine