Competitive Information for Wigglytuff [Sun/Moon]
Normal / Fairy
Abilities:
30% chance of infatuating Pokemon of the opposite gender if they make contact.
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokemon.
This Pokemon's Sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wigglytuff? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Wigglytuff, a phenomenal Pokémon with Normal and Fairy typing! It's a sight to see Wigglytuff out in the 7th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Want to master Wigglytuff's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
Wigglytuff makes an an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. 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. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Wigglytuff has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ 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).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 148 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
In single battles, Wigglytuff is known as a stunning Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with forceful special 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. With Competitive, Wigglytuff's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Wigglytuff has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze 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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Cute Charm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Play Rough
- Knock Off
- Wild Charge / Thunder Punch
Wigglytuff is a brilliant Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. 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. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Wigglytuff has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ 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).
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Item: Normalium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 148 Def / 252 SpA / 108 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Dazzling Gleam
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Wigglytuff shows an incredible Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using devastating special 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. With Competitive, Wigglytuff's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Wigglytuff has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze 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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- 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
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Bide, Detect, 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
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Skull Bash
- Stockpile
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Wigglytuff
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Teleport
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Wigglytuff in Sun and Moon
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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