Wigglytuff
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| Wigglytuff | |
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 National Pokédex Jigglypuff - Wigglytuff (#040) - Zubat Johto Pokédex Jigglypuff - Wigglytuff (#045) - Togepi Hoenn Pokédex Jigglypuff - Wigglytuff (#139) - Feebas |
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| Japanese name | Pukurin |
| Evolves from | Jigglypuff |
| Evolves into | None |
| Generation | First |
| Species | Balloon Pokémon |
| Type | Normal |
| Height | 3 ft 3 in (1.0 m) |
| Weight | 26.0 lb (12.0 kg) |
| Ability | Cute Charm |
Wigglytuff (プクリン? Pukurin in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise, and evolves from the popular Pokémon Jigglypuff.
The name, Wigglytuff is a portmanteau of wiggly and tuff, which could be a deliberate misspelling of tough or tuft.
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[edit] Characteristics
Wigglytuff is a relatively large pink balloon-like creature with a white underbelly, large blue saucer-like eyes, a pair of large pink ears like a rabbit, and a twisty tuft of pink hair on its forehead. In fact, it's remarkably similar to its pre-evolved form:Jigglypuff, except the ears have grown longer and it now maintains an "oval" shape. Wigglytuff's eyes are always covered by a thin layer of tears, so that if any dust gets into Wigglytuff’s eyes, it is quickly washed away.
Wigglytuff’s body is soft and full of elasticity, like rubber, allowing the Pokémon to breathe in air heavily to inflate itself to large sizes. This it does particularly when it is angered or threatened, and it inflates itself steadily and seemingly without end to both intimidate the offender and prepare itself to battle it. Since it is adept at attacking with a Body Slam, the opponent would do well not to be complacent. However, once inflated, Wigglytuff can easily find itself bouncing like a balloon, limiting its ability to battle. It also inflates to a monstrously large size to scare away attackers.
Wigglytuff has a layer of supple fur on its body fine enough that it cannot be seen unless very up close. The fur has become a popular aspect of Wigglytuff on its own; it has been described as exquisitely pleasant and the ultimate in luxuriousness. People who have felt Wigglytuff’s fur have had a hard time stopping feeling it because it feels so heavenly. In fact, some people attest that sleeping next to a Wigglytuff is simply divine. Even the Pokémon find the fur irresistible; If two Wigglytuff are to snuggle together, they will not want to be separated.
[edit] In the video games
Wigglytuff is almost never found in the wild (in the Red and Blue versions, it can be found in the Cerulean Cave, thus ensuring that the player need not use a limited moon stone on a Jigglypuff to obtain it). It is always evolved out of a Jigglypuff, which is available in all handheld Pokémon versions, by a Moon Stone. It is also found as a prize in the Celadon Game Corner.
Wigglytuff is one of several 'defenseless sponges' in Pokémon, for it has high hit points, average attack and special attack, and below average defenses and speed. It can be taught a wide range of TM moves such as Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Psychic, and Shadow Ball. Also, as Jigglypuff (Wigglytuff no longer learns moves naturally, so one must not evolve a Jigglypuff right away with a Moon Stone), it can learn the Defense Curl/Rollout combo, Rest naturally, Disable, Mimic, and most interestingly of all, Hyper Voice, a strong normal-type attack normally carried by Exploud. All the attacking moves among these, though, are limited in use by Wigglytuff’s average offenses, thus limiting Wigglytuff’s usage in competitive play. Wigglytuff has the same cry as Poliwhirl, like Aerodactyl & Vileplume, Ditto & Poliwag, Ekans & Gyarados and Charizard & Rhyhorn
Wigglytuff also acts as one of the shopowners in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, specifically as the shopowner selling Friend Areas (habitat areas in which the player must have in order to recruit the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon which they accommodate). She also informs the player of the Friend Areas of Pokémon the player has soon on their journey. In the dungeons, she can be found in the Joyous tower, but will not join the player's rescue team. (If the player desires to have a Wigglytuff, they must recruit an Igglybuff and evolve it twice.)
[edit] In the anime
A Wigglytuff appears in English episode 69 (Lights, Camera, Quacktion!), in which Wigglytuff is a Pokémon actress with a terrible temper reminiscent of her pre-evolved form, Jigglypuff. It would usually Doubleslap characters. When Jessie's Arbok, James' Weezing, and Meowth audition for a movie lacking Pokémon actors, Wigglytuff slaps all of them for upstaging her. She ends up co-starring with Misty's Psyduck, and the two eventually "fall in love".
There is also a Wigglytuff in Pokémon: The First Movie (Mewtwo Strikes Back). One of the trainers brings a Wigglytuff to Mewtwo's Island Hideout, and through the plot a clone of that Wigglytuff is created by Mewtwo. Also, Harley, one of May's rivals, owns a Wigglytuff (This one, apparently has an inner evil nature).
[edit] In other media
Stage 1 Colorless Wigglytuff can be found in the Jungle, Neo Destiny (as Light Wigglytuff), Neo Destiny (as Dark Wigglytuff). Pokémon VS* (as Whitney's Wigglytuff, a basic Pokémon), Skyridge, EX Hidden Legends (as Wigglytuff EX), EX Firered and Leafgreen, and EX Crystal Guardians sets in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Jungle Wigglytuff is known for its Do the Wave attack, which increases its damage based on the number of benched Pokémon on the player's side. Wigglytuff EX holds a stronger version of this attack.
WNEW-TV in New York reports that a Wigglytuff balloon is slated to be part of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2006. Macy's is planning a stuffed Wigglytuff to be part of their Christmas stuffed animal sale this year, and it is expected to be a top seller.
[edit] References
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Publications
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
[edit] External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki) ’s article about Wigglytuff as a species
- Wigglytuff’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
- Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
- PsyPoke - Wigglytuff Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
- WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Wigglytuff Previously hosted by Wikibooks
