Type matchups
Damage Wiglett takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Wiglett has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 10
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 25
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 245
Wiglett has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (95). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 10 HP, 25 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail.
Wiglett can have the abilities Gooey, Rattled and Sand Veil.
How to beat Wiglett
Wiglett takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Wiglett is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Wiglett → Wugtrio) and evolves into Wugtrio.
Best counters to Wiglett
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wiglett weak to?
As a Water type, Wiglett takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Wiglett resistant to?
Wiglett resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Wiglett?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Wiglett with super-effective attacks.