Jigglypuff
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| Missing image Jigglypuff.png Jigglypuff Singing with its microphone-marker
National:Ninetales (#38) - Jigglypuff - Wigglytuff (#40) | |
| General | |
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| Name (Japanese), Number | Jigglypuff (Purin), 39 |
| Name pronunciation | <math>JIG-glee-puhf<math> |
| Stage | Basic |
| Evolves from | Igglybuff² |
| Evolves to | Wigglytuff |
| Battle¹ | |
| Hit points | 115 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defence | 20 |
| Speed | 20 |
| Special attack² | 45 |
| Special defense² | 25 |
| Special³ | 25 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Balloon Pokémon |
| Types | {{{PokemonTypeNormal}}} |
| Height | 1'8" (0.51 m) |
| Weight | 12.0 lb (5.4 kg) |
| Pokédex Color | Pink |
| Shiny Color | Its body becomes fuchsia with its normally blue eyes turning green. |
| Ability | Cute Charm |
| Signature Attack | Sing |
| Gender distribution | 25.0% male, 75.0% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal | |
Jigglypuff (Purin in Japanese) is one of the original Pokémon appearing in the anime series and video games. This Normal-type Balloon Pokemon has a round, soft, stretchy body, a tuft of fur on its forehead, and stubby arms and legs. Jigglypuff has a well-regarded singing voice; its most popular attack is to sing its opponent to sleep. Some of the video games' Pokédex entries indicate that looking it in the eyes will cause it to sing its lullaby.
Jigglypuff evolves from Igglybuff through happiness, and to Wigglytuff with the use of a Moon Stone.
Jigglypuff is also a playable character in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. Despite its weak appearance, it actually has the most powerful attack in the game – a sleeping attack that sends opponents flying if executed correctly, for an instant K-O. In both games, Jigglypuff is not playable from the start, but must be unlocked after completing the game once. In Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire, jigglypuff is an amazingly uncommon pokemon. in order to catch it, first go north of Rustboro and then surf north. ignore the first patch of land and continue until you find a small beach. go up the stairs and as far as you can go until you find i small patch of grass. use sweet scent over and over again until you find a jigglypuff. other pokemon are the Taillow family and the Swablu family, so don't have a grass pokemon in front. the pokemon range from level 24-27.
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Name origin
Jigglypuff's English name is most likely a combination of the words "jiggly" and "puff," referring to its inflatability. Its Japanese name probably comes from the Japanese word for pudding. In France, Jigglypuff's name is Rondoudou. In Germany, it is Pummeluff.
Anime information
In the Pokémon anime series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character which aspires to be a great singer, after being inspired by Ash and company. Unfortunately for it, the people and Pokémon who have heard its song often fall asleep before the song finishes. Because of this, Ash and company often find themselves running away from it whenever it gets near.
Jigglypuff keeps with it a black marker (its "microphone") that had once belonged to Ash, and uses it to scribble on anyone who falls asleep while listening to its song. Only on two occasions has Jigglypuff believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglypuff realizes that Misty's Psyduck was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a Whismur had heard the song the first time, but fell asleep later on. It is unknown where Jigglypuff is now.
Manga and literature
Jigglypuff has had sizable roles in most of the various Pokémon manga series. Jigglypuff also features prominently in many of the Pokémon chapter books, which generally follow the anime series closely.
Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby (ISBN 156931442X) is part of the Pokemon Tales series for very young children. Written by Megumi Hayashibara and illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, it tells the story of a Jigglypuff who wants to make the other Pokémon happy by singing for them, but as usual her song puts them to sleep. This makes her very sad. Her friend, a Bulbasaur, helps her resolve the situation.
The Pokémon Magical Journey manga series has a Jigglypuff as one of the main characters. Jigglypuff is introduced to the series in a volume called Cooking With Jigglypuff (ISBN 156931456X).
Merchandise
As one of the most popular Pokémon, Jigglypuff has been made into several different toy and plush forms, as well as other items. These include...
- A four-inch action figure by TOMY Toys
- A small beanbag plush toy by Hasbro
- A Hallowe'en costume by Disguise Costumes
- A six-inch plush Christmas Jigglypuff (a Jigglypuff in a Christmas hat)
- An articulated action figure by Hasbro, packaged in a set with a similar figure of Togepi.
In addition, Jigglypuff is often featured on products where a scene of several Pokémon are shown. Perhaps the most spectacular example of this would be the full-sized Pokémon 747 airplane by Boeing. Jigglypuff appeared on the starboard nose of the original white 1998 airplane, and above the starboard wing of the 1999 blue airplane. Jigglypuff was also on the nose of the international version of the plane. Model-sized versions of all the Pokémon airplanes have also been made.
A compilation of Pokemon anime episodes, including "The Song of Jigglypuff" in which Jigglypuff is introduced, is available on both VHS and DVD. The compilation is entitled "Jigglypuff Pop".
External links
- Jigglypuff Pokédex Entry (http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/jigglypuff.shtml)
- Serebii.net Pokedex Entry (http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-rs/039.shtml)
- Super Smash Brothers Melee Profile & Strategy (http://www.nintendorks.com/ssbmguide/characters/jigglypuff.html)