Wigglytuff appears to be based on a balloon. Its ears resemble that of a rabbit.
Wigglytuff’s name is a combination of wiggly and tuff, referring to its wobbly shape and either its toughness or the tuft of hair on its head.
Pukurin may be from ぷりぷり puripuri (in a huff) and くりくり kurikuri (big and round), or from ぷくぷく pukupuku (cute and chubby; puffed up). It may also be a corruption of プリン purin (pudding), as well as a combination of 風船 fūsen (balloon) and 膨れる fukureru (to expand or inflate).
No: 040
English Name: Wigglytuff
Japanese Name: Pukurin
Generation: 1
Type: Normal, Fairy
Species: Balloon Pokémon
Abilities: Competitive, Cute Charm, Frisk (hidden ability)
Evolution: Igglybuff > Jigglypuff > Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff resembles a pink blob with stubby arms and legs. There is a fluffy, curled tuft of fur on its head, and it has long, rabbit-like ears and large, blue eyes. A layer of tears covers its eyes, quickly washing away any debris. It is covered in pink fur with a white underbelly and ear tips. This fine layer of fur is so soft that those who touch it, including other Wigglytuff, will not want to stop. Its body is soft and rubbery, allowing it to inflate by inhaling. While it is inflated, it is able to move by bouncing or floating. Wigglytuff can be found in vivid green plains and grassy fields. Some Wigglytuff love eating Perfect Apples, as shown in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Pokemon Blue: The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Pokemon Yellow: Its body is full of elasticity. By inhaling deeply, it can continue to inflate itself without limit.
Pokemon Stadium: Its soft and supple skin allows it to expand like a balloon. If it gets angry, it inhales and inflates itself steadily.
Pokemon Gold: Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.
Pokemon Silver: It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a Body Slam.
Pokemon Crystal: The rich, fluffy fur that covers its body feels so good that anyone who feels it can’t stop touching it.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.
Pokemon Ruby: Wigglytuff has large, saucerlike eyes. The surfaces of its eyes are always covered with a thin layer of tears. If any dust gets in this Pokémon’s eyes, it is quickly washed away.
Pokemon Sapphire: Wigglytuff’s body is very flexible. By inhaling deeply, this Pokémon can inflate itself seemingly without end. Once inflated, Wigglytuff bounces along lightly like a balloon.
Pokemon Emerald: Its fur is the ultimate in luxuriousness. Sleeping alongside a Wigglytuff is simply divine. Its body expands seemingly without end when it inhales.
Pokemon FireRed: Its fur is extremely fine, dense, and supple. The exquisitely pleasant fur conveys an image of luxury.
Pokemon LeafGreen: The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Pokemon Diamond: Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Pokemon Pearl: Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Pokemon Platinum: Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Pokemon HeartGold: Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It has a very fine fur. Take care not to make it angry, or it may inflate steadily and hit with a body slam.
Pokemon Black: Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Pokemon White: Its fine fur feels sublime to the touch. It can expand its body by inhaling air.
Pokemon Black 2: Its fine fur feels so pleasant, those who accidentally touch it cannot take their hands away.
pokemon White 2: Its fine fur feels so pleasant, those who accidentally touch it cannot take their hands away.
Pokemon X: Their fur feels so good that if two of them snuggle together, they won’t want to be separated.
Pokemon Y: The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Wigglytuff has large, saucerlike eyes. The surfaces of its eyes are always covered with a thin layer of tears. If any dust gets in this Pokémon’s eyes, it is quickly washed away.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Wigglytuff’s body is very flexible. By inhaling deeply, this Pokémon can inflate itself seemingly without end. Once inflated, Wigglytuff bounces along lightly like a balloon.
Pokemon SUN: It sheds its fine fur when the seasons change. The fur is gathered and spun into a luxurious yarn.
Pokemon MOON: As it inhales, it expands…and expands…and expands. Wigglytuff compete to see which one can inflate itself the most.
