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Wigglytuff Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Steel2×
Wigglytuff

Type matchups

Damage Wigglytuff takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal/Fairy type, Wigglytuff has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Normal/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
140
Attack
70
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
50
Speed
45
Total
435

Wigglytuff has a base stat total of 435, higher than 42% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (140). With Sp. Atk (85) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 140 HP, 45 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Wigglytuff can have the abilities Cute Charm, Competitive and Frisk.

How to beat Wigglytuff

Wigglytuff takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Bug and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Normal and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Normal and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Normal and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Wigglytuff is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Igglybuff → Jigglypuff → Wigglytuff), evolving from Jigglypuff.

Other Normal/Fairy Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Wigglytuff weak to?

As a Normal/Fairy type, Wigglytuff takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.

What is Wigglytuff resistant to?

Wigglytuff resists Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Ghost and Dragon.

What are the best counters to Wigglytuff?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Solgaleo and Dusk Necrozma, which hit Wigglytuff with super-effective attacks.