#174 · Generation 2
Igglybuff
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 535 / 605
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 306 / 382
- Research CP (L15)
- 229
- Buddy distance
- 1 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Igglybuff does little on its own, but Wigglytuff has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.
Collection value
Nothing special: keep one for the Pokedex.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- Igglybuff
- →25 candy
Jigglypuff - →50 candy
Wigglytuff
- → Jigglypuff: 25 candy
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ghost | – | #189 / 193 | 3.7 | 18 | Pound · Shadow Ball |
| psychic | – | #242 / 248 | 3.7 | 18 | Pound · Psychic |
| electric | – | #245 / 248 | 3.7 | 18 | Pound · Wild Charge |
| normal | – | #350 / 354 | 3.7 | 18 | Pound · Swift |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PoundSTAB | normal | 6 | +5 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 4 | +4 | 2 turns |
Feint Attack | dark | 11 | +10 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 6 | +6 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Charge | electric | 90 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.80 | 100 | -45 | 100% chance: -2 own Def |
Shadow Ball | ghost | 100 | -50 | 3.0s | 2.00 | 90 | -50 | |
Psychic | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
SwiftSTAB | normal | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 55 | -35 | |
Body SlamElite TMSTAB | normal | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 65 | -40 |
Questions people ask
- Is Igglybuff good in Pokemon GO?
- Not on its own, but Wigglytuff is B-tier for Great League, so a good copy is worth evolving.
- Should I keep or transfer Igglybuff?
- Igglybuff does little on its own, but Wigglytuff has a niche. Keep one good-IV copy to evolve.
- Is Igglybuff a good raid attacker?
- Igglybuff ranks #245 of 248 electric attackers with 3.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Should I evolve Igglybuff?
- Wigglytuff is B-tier for Great League. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Igglybuff for candy.
- Can Igglybuff be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Igglybuff is available from egg, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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