Igglybuff Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Igglybuff
Balloon Pokémon
Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell.
Igglybuff Pokédex brings together the essential information for Igglybuff, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Igglybuff is National Pokédex #174 and was introduced in Generation Ii. It is a Normal and Fairy-type Pokémon.
This Igglybuff Pokédex covers Igglybuff 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. Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell.
Igglybuff at a glance
- Type
- NORMALFAIRY
- Weak to
- POISON2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 90
- Abilities
- Cute Charm, Competitive, Friend Guard (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Jigglypuff — 160 happiness
Igglybuff Pokédex overview
Igglybuff has the Normal and Fairy typing, it belongs to Generation Ii, its Pokédex classification is the Balloon Pokémon. Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Igglybuff Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Igglybuff quick facts
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 1.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation II
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Capture rate
- 170
- Base happiness
- 70
Igglybuff Pokédex type and weaknesses
Igglybuff is weak to Poison and Steel. It resists Bug and Dark. It is immune to Ghost and Dragon. These matchups come from Igglybuff's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Igglybuff and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Igglybuff type effectiveness
Damage taken when Igglybuff is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Based on Normal / Fairy typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Igglybuff Pokédex stats
Igglybuff has a base stat total of 210, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Igglybuff 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 Igglybuff is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Igglybuff Pokédex abilities
Igglybuff can have Cute Charm, Competitive and Friend Guard as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Igglybuff functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Igglybuff abilities
Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Competitive
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Friend Guard Hidden
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Igglybuff Pokédex evolution
Igglybuff evolves into Jigglypuff (160 happiness). 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.
Igglybuff evolution family
Igglybuff evolution requirements
Evolves into
Jigglypuff
160 happiness
Igglybuff Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Igglybuff has 1 form shown on this Igglybuff 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.
Igglybuff Pokédex game appearances
Igglybuff appears in 21 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Igglybuff appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Igglybuff game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Igglybuff?
The locations below show where Igglybuff can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Igglybuff encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | Johto Route 34 Area | Gift Egg | 5 | 100% | — |
| Diamond | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 16 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Diamond | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 18 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Moon | Alola Route 4 Area | Walk | 11–14 | 10% | — |
| Moon | Alola Route 6 North | Walk | 14–17 | 10% | — |
| Moon | Alola Route 6 South | Walk | 14–17 | 10% | — |
| Pearl | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 16 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Pearl | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 18 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Platinum | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 22 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Sun | Alola Route 4 Area | Walk | 11–14 | 10% | — |
| Sun | Alola Route 6 North | Walk | 14–17 | 10% | — |
| Sun | Alola Route 6 South | Walk | 14–17 | 10% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 4 Area | Walk | 11–14 | 20% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 6 North | Walk | 14–17 | 20% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 6 South | Walk | 14–17 | 20% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 4 Area | Walk | 11–14 | 20% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 6 North | Walk | 14–17 | 20% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 6 South | Walk | 14–17 | 20% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Igglybuff Pokédex moves
The Igglybuff Pokédex lists 136 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.
Igglybuff move explorer
136 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Copycat | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Pound | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Sing | NORMAL | Status | — | 55 | 15 | Level Up |
| 3 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Level Up |
| 8 | Sweet Kiss | FAIRY | Status | — | 75 | 10 | Level Up |
| 12 | Disarming Voice | FAIRY | Special | 40 | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 16 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| — | Alluring Voice | FAIRY | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Bounce | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Machine | |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Charm | FAIRY | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dazzling Gleam | FAIRY | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Machine |
| — | Detect | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Disarming Voice | FAIRY | Special | 40 | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Draining Kiss | FAIRY | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Echoed Voice | NORMAL | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Encore | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Endeavor | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fake Tears | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fire Blast | FIRE | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Flash | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Grass Knot | GRASS | Special | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Hyper Voice | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Icy Wind | ICE | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Incinerate | FIRE | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Mega Kick | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Misty Terrain | FAIRY | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Nightmare | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Pain Split | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Play Rough | FAIRY | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Recycle | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reflect | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Safeguard | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 25 | Machine |
| — | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Ball | GHOST | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Shock Wave | ELECTRIC | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Solar Beam | GRASS | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Trailblaze | GRASS | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Wild Charge | ELECTRIC | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Work Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Zap Cannon | ELECTRIC | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Covet | NORMAL | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Egg |
| — | Fake Tears | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Feint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Egg |
| — | Heal Pulse | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Last Resort | NORMAL | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Misty Terrain | FAIRY | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Perish Song | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Egg |
| — | Present | NORMAL | Physical | — | 90 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Punishment | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Wish | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Bounce | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | Tutor | |
| — | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Covet | NORMAL | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Tutor |
| — | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Tutor |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Endeavor | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Gravity | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Heal Bell | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Hyper Voice | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Icy Wind | ICE | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Last Resort | NORMAL | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Magic Coat | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Mega Kick | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Nightmare | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Pain Split | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Recycle | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Role Play | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Seismic Toss | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Shock Wave | ELECTRIC | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
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Igglybuff Pokédex entries
The Igglybuff Pokédex entries below let you compare how Igglybuff 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.
Igglybuff Pokédex entries
It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.
Its extremely flexible and elas tic body makes it bounce continuous ly--anytime, any where.
Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body.
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.
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.
Its soft and pliable body is very bouncy. When it sings continuously with all its might, its body steadily turns a deepening pink color.
Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere.
It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.
It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.
It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.
It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.
It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.
Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously--anytime, anywhere.
It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.
It has a soft and bouncy body. Once it starts bouncing, it becomes impossible to stop.
Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop.
Its body has a faintly sweet scent and is bouncy and soft. If it bounces even once, it cannot stop.
Instead of walking with its short legs, it moves around by bouncing on its soft, tender body.
It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.
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.
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.
It likes to sing but is not yet good at it. With praise and encouragement, it will get better little by little.
It moves by bouncing along. As it moves a lot, it sweats, and its body gives off a sweet aroma.
It’s always practicing its singing because it wants to improve. Even when it’s asleep, it keeps singing in its dreams!
Left to its own devices, it will constantly practice singing. You should make it take a break so it doesn’t hurt its throat.
Igglybuff loves to sing. Its marshmallow-like body gives off a faint sweet smell.
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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