Wigglytuff (Pokémon)

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Wigglytuff (Japanese: プクリン Pukurin) is a dual-type / introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Normal-type Pokémon.
It evolves from when exposed to a Moon Stone. It is the final form of .
==Biology==
Wigglytuff is a -like with features, a bean-shaped body and stubby arms and legs. A fluffy, curled tuft of fur on its head is described as perfectly heavenly. It has long, rabbit-like ears with black insides and a slightly lighter color at the tips. Its large, blue eyes are covered in tears that quickly wash away debris. It is covered in pink fur with a white belly. This fine layer of fur is so soft that those who touch it, including other Wigglytuff, will not want to stop. As a result, Wigglytuff is a highly sought-after Pokémon because of its bouncy body and fur. It sheds seasonally, and people gather the fur to spin into yarn. It is proud of its fine and delicate fur.
Its body is soft and rubbery, allowing it to inflate by inhaling. Wigglytuff can inflate itself up to 20 times larger, though it has no limits to how far it can inflate. While it is inflated, it can move by bouncing or floating. It competes with other Wigglytuff to see which can inflate itself the most. Should it be caught in a bad mood, Wigglytuff will inflate itself to an enormous size to scare away its opponent. Being the result of evolution via Evolution stone, Wigglytuff is rarely found in the wild. However, they can be found in . As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Wigglytuff is known to stroke its belly while sleeping, possibly to feel its soft furSleep Style Dex.
===Evolution===
Wigglytuff evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Wigglytuff sells Friend Areas in Pokémon Square.
* and Explorers of Sky: is the head of the main guild in Treasure Town. His personality tends to be erratic, but he cares about all his friends in the guild, especially his close partner . He also has a love (some would say obsession) of Perfect Apples, and is basically all he eats. He can often be seen bouncing one off his head during dinner. He is described as peculiar and weird in the game, although he is exceptionally strong, defeating the whole of and and the Brothers, as well as numerous others, with ease. Chatot warns not to annoy or disrespect Wigglytuff, as he is liable to explode with anger.
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=====Wild Area News=====
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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======Generation VI onwards======
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)=====
Guildmaster Wigglytuff appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness special. He assigned a mission to save 's brother to Team PokéPals. Wigglytuff also sometimes falls asleep with his eyes open. He reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness alongside his guild, during the planet's paralysis.
=====Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff=====
 belonging to the Nurse Joys of Kalos first appeared in A Battle of Aerial Mobility!. These Nurse Joys use Wigglytuff instead of and as nurses.
=====Other=====
Wigglytuff debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Neesha. It was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by . It also appeared in the remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, where the exact same thing happened to it. The Wigglytuff clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
Wigglytuff made its animated series debut in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, where it was a lead in Cleavon Schpielbunk's movie, "", alongside Misty's Psyduck.
In Thinning the Hoard!, Harley used a Wigglytuff along with in a two-on-two Contest Battle against May's Munchlax and in the Kanto Grand Festival. Unlike most Wigglytuff, Harley's Wigglytuff wears a rather sinister expression, possibly reflecting its Trainer.
====Minor appearances====
In The Power of One, a Wigglytuff sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, a Wigglytuff helped the Trainers' Pokémon and save the nests and during a storm.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Wigglytuff was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a 's Wigglytuff participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
In A Claim to Flame!, a 's Wigglytuff battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
In Pros and Con Artists!, a 's Wigglytuff competed in the .
A Wigglytuff appeared in PK13.
In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Wigglytuff was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in BWS01.
A Wigglytuff appeared in BWS02.
A Wigglytuff made a cameo appearance in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! and Lumiose City Pursuit!.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!.
Multiple Wigglytuff appeared in a flashback in A Giga Battle with Mega Results!, each under the ownership of a Nurse Joy.
In Till We Compete Again!, a Wigglytuff was on a video screen in the Lumiose City airport.
Two Trainers' Wigglytuff appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in Battling Besties!.
In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Wigglytuff watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and .
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in A Rollicking Roll….
A Wigglytuff appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Trainer's Wigglytuff appeared in Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!.
===Pokémon Origins===
A Wigglytuff appeared in File 3: Giovanni, under the ownership of a .
===GOTCHA!===
A Wigglytuff briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.
==In the manga==
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Wigglytuff is a recurring character in Magical Pokémon Journey. She lives in a mansion with her younger sister and her butler . In Even an Arbok Falls in Love!, confesses his love to her and she becomes his girlfriend.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Wigglytuff appeared in PMDP17.
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Wigglytuff debuted in Punching Poliwrath, where it was having a checkup from Daisy Oak.
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A Wigglytuff appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
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A Wigglytuff nicknamed Jiggly is owned by , the evolved form of her first Pokémon, a Jigglypuff. After having been in her initial stage since before her first appearance, Green evolved her alongside her and in Give It Your Best, Blastoise to provide support for Blasty's powered-up attack.
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A Wigglytuff appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Wigglytuff appeared in GDZ45, under the ownership of a contestant.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
Wigglytuff first appeared in BET2.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
A Wigglytuff appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Pokémon UNITE===
Wigglytuff is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee supporter that starts as Jigglypuff, which evolves into Wigglytuff at level 4.
==Trivia==
* Wigglytuff and its pre-evolved forms share their name with and . They are all known as the Balloon Pokémon.
* Wigglytuff has the highest base stat of all Pokémon.
* In its earlier appearances, Wigglytuff's white stomach did not always extend above its mouth; however, it always does this in modern appearances.
===Origin===
Wigglytuff appears to be based on a due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on s that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a or a , and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn are similar to a . It may also be inspired by the mythical due to its -like ears, typing (which tends to be associated with the Moon), and the fact that it evolves from using a Moon Stone.
====Name origin====
Wigglytuff may be a combination of wiggly and tuft (a bunch of hair) or tough.
Pukurin may be a combination of ぷくぷく pukupuku (cute and chubby), ぷりぷり puripuri (angrily or in a huff; referring to its personality), くりくり kurikuri (big and round), and プリン (pudding; referring to its soft body). It may also involve 風船 fūsen (balloon) and 膨れる fukureru (to become inflated).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff
* Jiggly
* Wigglytuff (MPJ)
* Wigglytuff (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
* Wigglytuff (UNITE)
==References==
==External links==
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