Competitive Information for Wigglytuff [Black/White]
Normal
Abilities:
30% chance of infatuating Pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held item of a random opposing Pokemon.

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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wigglytuff? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Wigglytuff is here! This noteworthy Pokémon is Normal-typed and ready to shine! Wigglytuff is a common Pokémon to see in the BW metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover how Wigglytuff excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
In single battles, Wigglytuff's Physical Sweeper role is an astounding. It is meant to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Wigglytuff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Wigglytuff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Wigglytuff recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 148 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
Wigglytuff stands out as a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with lethal special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Wigglytuff's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Wigglytuff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Wigglytuff cannot move next turn).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Wigglytuff? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
- Fire Punch
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
Prepare for double battles with Wigglytuff as a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Wigglytuff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Wigglytuff recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Wild Charge. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Wigglytuff recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 148 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
- Thunderbolt
Wigglytuff proves to be a stupendous Special Sweeper for double battles. It was designed to crush rivals using destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Wigglytuff's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Wigglytuff's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Cute Charm, 30% chance of infatuating pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Wigglytuff cannot move next turn).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wigglytuff can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Wigglytuff.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wigglytuff can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Wigglytuff
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Wigglytuff's stats
- Charge Beam
- Defense Curl
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Wigglytuff
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Wigglytuff in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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