Wiglett Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Wiglett
Garden Eel Pokémon
This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand.
Wiglett Pokédex brings together the essential information for Wiglett, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Wiglett is National Pokédex #960 and was introduced in Generation IX. It is a Water-type Pokémon.
This Wiglett Pokédex covers Wiglett across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand.
Wiglett at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 95
- Abilities
- Gooey, Rattled, Sand Veil (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Wugtrio — Level 26
Wiglett Pokédex overview
Wiglett has the Water typing, it belongs to Generation IX, its Pokédex classification is the Garden Eel Pokémon. This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Wiglett Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Wiglett quick facts
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
- Generation
- Generation IX
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 50
Wiglett Pokédex type and weaknesses
Wiglett is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice and Steel. These matchups come from Wiglett's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Wiglett and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Wiglett type effectiveness
Damage taken when Wiglett is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Wiglett Pokédex stats
Wiglett has a base stat total of 245, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 95. In the Wiglett Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Wiglett is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Wiglett Pokédex abilities
Wiglett can have Gooey, Rattled and Sand Veil as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Wiglett functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Wiglett abilities
Gooey
Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Rattled
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Sand Veil Hidden
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Wiglett Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Wiglett. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Wiglett evolution family
Wiglett evolution requirements
Evolves into
Wugtrio
Level 26
Wiglett Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Wiglett has 1 form shown on this Wiglett Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Wiglett Pokédex moves
The Wiglett Pokédex lists 44 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Wiglett move explorer
44 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack | GROUND | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 4 | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 8 | Wrap | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Level Up |
| 12 | Aqua Jet | WATER | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 20 | Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Level Up |
| 20 | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 24 | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 28 | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 32 | Sucker Punch | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 36 | Throat Chop | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 40 | Liquidation | WATER | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Blizzard | ICE | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Chilling Water | WATER | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Foul Play | DARK | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Ice Beam | ICE | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Liquidation | WATER | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Muddy Water | WATER | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Surf | WATER | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Throat Chop | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Final Gambit | FIGHTING | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Memento | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Egg |
No moves match these filters.
Wiglett Pokédex entries
The Wiglett Pokédex entries below let you compare how Wiglett has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Wiglett Pokédex entries
This Pokémon can pick up the scent of a Veluza just over 65 feet away and will hide itself in the sand.
Though it looks like Diglett, Wiglett is an entirely different species. The resemblance seems to be a coincidental result of environmental adaptation.
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