Igglybuff (Japanese: ププリン Pupurin) is a dual-type Normal/Fairy baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure Normal-type.
It evolves into Jigglypuff when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Wigglytuff when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Biology
Igglybuff is a small, bipedal balloon-like Pokémon that is completely pink. Its body can turn deep pink when the temperature increases, or when it sings continuously. It has a rounded tuft of hair on top of its head, a small swirl-like pattern on its forehead, and red eyes. Igglybuff has small, stubby limbs, and is usually seen levitating in the air. Rather than walking, this small Pokémon bounces like a ball to move around, as its body is extremely soft and elastic — although it may not be able to stop if it does this. As Igglybuff moves, it secretes sweat with a sweet fragrance, which calms the emotions of its foes.
Although it has singing abilities, Igglybuff is not able to sing for long periods due to its underdeveloped vocal cords. It often gets a sore throat from singing too frequently. When Igglybuff gets praised, its singing slowly becomes better and better. Igglybuff tend to live in the grasslands close by freshwater streams. It uses water from the streams to gargle in its sore throat. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Igglybuff is known to bounce around while sleeping.[1]On rare occasions, Igglybuff practices its singing as it dreams.
Evolution
Igglybuff evolves into Jigglypuff, which evolves into Wigglytuff.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation II | | | Johto
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| 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. |
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| Crystal | Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body. |
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| Stadium 2 | 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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| Generation III | | Hoenn
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously—anytime, anywhere. |
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| LeafGreen | 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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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
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| Diamond | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
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| HeartGold | 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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| SoulSilver | Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously—anytime, anywhere. |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
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| Black | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
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| Black 2 | Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Mountain #119 | | Hoenn
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| X | Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body. |
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| Y | 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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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #134 | | Alola
US UM : #167 | | Kanto
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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| Sun | It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little. |
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| Moon | It moves by bouncing along. As it moves a lot, it sweats, and its body gives off a sweet aroma. |
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| Ultra Sun | It's always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it's asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams! |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
Isle of Armor #011 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell. |
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| Shield | 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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| Brilliant Diamond | It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#59 | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop. |
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| Violet | It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little. |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Igglybuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Igglybuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Igglybuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Igglybuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Igglybuff
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Igglybuff
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Igglybuff
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs| Group: | | Poké Assist:
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(Crush ×1) | | Not available in the past. | | Browser entry R-073 | | It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired. |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds | Base HP: 57 | | | Base Attack: 61 | Base Defense: 35 | Base Speed: 50 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
An Igglybuff
Egg in
Pokémon the SeriesMajor appearances
Two Igglybuff twins, nicknamed Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, made their main series debut in Same Old Song and Dance, under the ownership of Brittany, who was practicing for a concert with them. Jigglypuff was jealous of them as they were stealing its audience.
In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Igglybuff was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.
Minor appearances
Igglybuff debuted in Pikachu & Pichu, where one was part of the Pichu Brothers' Posse.
In A Double Dilemma, an Igglybuff was living in North Petalburg.
An Igglybuff appeared in A Fan with a Plan.
In Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend, Spoink mistook an Igglybuff for its lost pearl.
In Off The Unbeaten Path!, an Igglybuff was in a field with an Aron, Azurill, Smoochum, and Chikorita.
In Hungry For the Good Life!, two Igglybuff were being cared for by Mr. Backlot.
An Igglybuff appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared in A League of His Own!.
Three Trainers' Igglybuff appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
In I Choose You!, an Igglybuff playfully chased a Chikorita.
Three Trainers' Igglybuff appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared during a flashback in Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP243 | Igglybuff | Ash's Pokédex | Igglybuff, the Balloon Pokémon. Igglybuff's resilient body allows it to bounce endlessly once it's been put in motion. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In Gligar Glide, an Igglybuff escaped from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City.
Whitney owns an Igglybuff, as first seen in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa. She used her to battle what she thought was a Suicune when she visited the Mahogany Gym. Her Sweet Kiss provided an opening for her Miltank to attack the creature, but failed when the moving ice sculpture felled Miltank and forced her to team up with Pryce's Swinub.
In The Last Battle XIII, an Igglybuff is sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a School Kid's Igglybuff was at the Safari Zone.
An Igglybuff appeared in Dream World.
A Trainer's Igglybuff appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
An Igglybuff appeared in GDZ55.
In the TCG
Main article: Igglybuff (TCG)Other appearances
Igglybuff only appears as a random trophy.
Trophy information
Igglybuff, which evolve into Jigglypuff, are so incredibly elastic that they always seem to be bouncing. They have stubby legs, so for these Pokémon, bounding from place to place is much faster than walking. Unlike its equally adorable relatives, Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff, Igglybuff has red eyes.
Igglybuff stars as the player character in the special episode Igglybuff the Prodigy. This Igglybuff is the unevolved Guildmaster Wigglytuff from the main story.
Trivia
Origin
Igglybuff appears to be based on a balloon due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on plush toys that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a powder puff or a cream puff, and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn Bounce are similar to a rubber ball.
Name origin
Igglybuff may be a combination of jiggly or wiggly and buff (a pale, soft, flexible leather).
Pupurin may be a combination of プチ puchi (petite) and プリン purin (pudding; referring to its soft body).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | इग्लीबफ़ Igglybuff | Transcription of English name |  Russian | Игглибуф Igglibuf | Transcription of English name |  Thai | พูพูริน Phuphurin | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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