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Jigglypuff Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Steel2×
Jigglypuff

Type matchups

Damage Jigglypuff takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal/Fairy type, Jigglypuff 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
115
Attack
45
Defense
20
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
25
Speed
20
Total
270

Jigglypuff has a base stat total of 270, higher than 7% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (115). Its Attack (45) and Sp. Atk (45) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 115 HP, 20 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Jigglypuff can have the abilities Cute Charm, Competitive and Friend Guard.

How to beat Jigglypuff

Jigglypuff 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

Jigglypuff is the middle stage of its line (Igglybuff → Jigglypuff → Wigglytuff): it evolves from Igglybuff and into Wigglytuff.

Other Normal/Fairy Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Jigglypuff weak to?

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

What is Jigglypuff resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Jigglypuff?

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