#174 Igglybuff

#174 Igglybuff

Height0.3 m(0'12")
Weight1 kg(2.2 lbs)
Gender25%75%
Gen 2

Igglybuff's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 90
321
Attack 30
96
Defense 15
66
Sp. Atk 40
116
Sp. Def 20
76
Speed 15
66
741
Type Effectiveness

Igglybuff Abilities

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

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

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

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Igglybuff Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Poundnormalphysical40100Level 1The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
Singnormalstatus55Level 1A soothing lullaby is sung in a beautiful voice that puts the target to sleep.
CopycatnormalstatusLevel 1The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
Defense CurlnormalstatusLevel 4The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Sweet Kissfairystatus75Level 8The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.
Disarming Voicefairyspecial40Level 12Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Disablenormalstatus100Level 16For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Charmfairystatus100Level 20The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Alluring Voicefairyspecial80100TMThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Draining Kissfairyspecial50100TMThe user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
Encorenormalstatus100TMThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100TMThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Misty TerrainfairystatusTMThis protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.
Pain SplitnormalstatusTMThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Play Roughfairyphysical9090TMThe user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100TMThe user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Covetnormalphysical60100EggThe user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
GravitypsychicstatusEggEnables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.
Heal PulsepsychicstatusEggThe user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half its max HP.
Last Resortnormalphysical140100EggThis move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Perish SongnormalstatusEggAny Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Presentnormalphysical90EggThe user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. The gift restores HP sometimes, however.
Rolloutrockphysical3090EggThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
WishnormalstatusEggOne turn after this move is used, the user's or its replacement's HP is restored by up to half the user's max HP.

Igglybuff Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Gold

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

Silver

Its extremely flexible and elas­ tic body makes it bounce continuous­ ly--anytime, any­ where.

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.

In Other Languages

Igglybuff's Japanese name is Pupurin (ププリン). Here are all the official names for Igglybuff across different languages:

JapaneseププリンPupurin
Korean푸푸린
Chinese (Traditional)寶寶丁
FrenchToudoudou
GermanFluffeluff
SpanishIgglybuff
ItalianIgglybuff
Chinese (Simplified)宝宝丁

Igglybuff Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time2,560 steps(10 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate170
Base Friendship70
Growth RateFast
Base Experience42

How to Get Igglybuff

Igglybuff can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Igglybuff in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Igglybuff

Igglybuff is a Normal/Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 210, Igglybuff is classified as a Balloon Pokémon and is part of the Igglybuff → Jigglypuff → Wigglytuff evolution line.

In competitive play, Igglybuff is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Cute Charm and Competitive and Friend Guard, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Igglybuff is weak to Poison, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Igglybuff can learn 96 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 1kg, Igglybuff has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.