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-{{nihongo|'''Jigglypuff'''|プリン||'''Purin''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} are one of the {{pokenum}} [[List of Pokémon|fictional species]] of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar<ref name=sev>{{cite web|url=http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20051004/LATU06404102005-1.html|title=Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold|publisher=PR Newswire|accessdate=2006-02-28}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon]]'' [[media franchise]] &ndash; a collection of [[video game]]s, [[anime]], [[manga]], [[book]]s, [[trading card]]s and other media created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. The purpose of Jigglypuff in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.<ref name=ign> [http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/389/389660p1.html ''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Pokémon Sapphire'' Review (page 1)] ''Ign.com''. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.</ref> Jigglypuff are well known for their ability to sing a mysterious melody &ndash; containing, as is customary in all Pokémon vocalization, only the word "Jigglypuff" &ndash; that instantly puts opponents and passers-by to sleep.
-The name ''Jigglypuff'' is a [[portmanteau]] of the words ''[[wikt:jiggly|jiggly]]'', referring to its motion, and ''[[wikt:puff|puff]]'', referring to its buoyancy. Its [[Japanese language|Japanese]] name, ''Purin'', probably derives from {{nihongo|''purin''|プリン}}, the Japanese word for [[pudding]]. It may also come from a combination of many [[japanese language|Japanese]] words; {{nihongo|''fukureru''|膨れる}}, meaning to swell or expand; {{nihongo|''fukafukashita''|ふかふかした}}, meaning soft or fluffy; {{nihongo|''fūsen''|風船}}, meaning [[balloon]]; and {{nihongo|''mari''|鞠}}, meaning ball. Essentially, it could be taken to mean "a soft and fluffy ball," "a swelling balloon," or a combination of the two.
-==Biological characteristics==
-Jigglypuff is a balloon of a Pokémon. Its body is globular, pink, fluffy, cuddly, and accented with stubby appendages, a tiny tuft of a single curl of hair, and enormous blue eyes. Jigglypuff's most popular attack is to sing its opponent to sleep. Unless a Pokemon has either the Insomnia, Vital Spirit, or Soundproof abilities, no one can avoid falling asleep upon hearing the song since the song's sound waves matches that of the brain waves of something that is asleep. Jigglypuff also has the strange ability to puff its body full of air to make it look larger than it actually is. Jigglypuff [[Pokémon evolution|evolves]] from [[List of Pokémon (161-180)#Igglybuff|Igglybuff]] through happiness, and to [[List of Pokémon (21-40)#Wigglytuff|Wigglytuff]] with the use of a [[List of Pokémon items#Evolution Stones|Moon Stone]].
-Jigglypuff can easily adjust the wavelength of its voice, without pausing to take a breath. As a result, this could very well endanger its life, for if its listener does not show any signs of sleepiness, the Jigglypuff will continue to sing nonstop, thus using up all it's oxygen (this is highly unlikely, however, as virtually everyone who hears Jigglypuff sing falls asleep almost instantly; possibly the only Pokémon able to resist Jigglypuff's voice are [[List of Pokémon (81-100)#Voltorb|Voltorb]], [[List of Pokémon (101-120)#Electrode|Electrode]], [[List of Pokémon (121-140)#Mr. Mime|Mr. Mime]], [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Whismur|Whismur]], [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Loudred|Loudred]], and [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Exploud|Exploud]], due to their natural ability, "soundproof," which blocks any sounds such as singing, etc.)
-==In video games==
-Jigglypuff can be found on Route 3 in the [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] versions of the game and FireRed and LeafGreen, on Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the [[Pokémon Yellow|Yellow]] version, on Routes 3, 4, and 46 in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold]] and [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Silver]] versions, on Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, and 35 in the [[Pokémon Crystal]] version, and will mildly rarely appear on Route 115 in the [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby]], and [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire]] versions.
-Jigglypuff are also found in the [[Nintendo 64]] game [[Pokémon Snap]] in the Cave Course. Three separate Jigglypuff will be chased by [[Koffing]], but if one knocks each Koffing out with a Pester Ball, each rescued Jigglypuff will gather near the end of a course and perform a sort of miniature concert which can be photographed for bonus points as the player’s vehicle passes towards the exit. If the player uses a Pokéflute, the Jigglypuff will get very angry for interrupting its performance..
-In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Jigglypuff reached a new level of popularity by being an unlockable character (unlocked by completing the Single-Player mode in both games). Jigglypuff was voiced by [[Rachael Lillis]] in English and by [[Mika Kanai]] in Japanese, which marks Jigglypuff as one of a few characters in the series with an English voice artist, the others being [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Dr. Mario (series)#cameos in games and other media|Dr. Mario]] and the cast of the ''[[Metal Gear (series)|Metal Gear]]'' series. It can also jump multiple times in midair (the other character that can do this is [[Kirby (Nintendo)|Kirby]]). The Rest attack, in which Jigglypuff descends near an opponent and immediately goes to rest, is difficult to connect, but when successful, often rockets even healthy opponents off the stage; this makes it one of the most powerful attacks in the game. Jigglypuff's Pound move has also been given one of the highest priorities in the game; the use of Pound will override most enemy attacks. In the Super Smash Bros. games, Jigglypuff is often underrated by players considering it as the [[Dan Hibiki]] of the series (also due to similar colours) due to its slow speed and light weight, but these are outweighed by its multi-jumping, maneuverability, and combo attacking abilities. It is unconfirmed if Jigglypuff will be in the new game [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]; but, after being in the other two, it seems quite likely.
-==In the anime==
-In the [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] [[anime]] series, Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a great singer after the inspiration of [[Ash Ketchum]] and company. Unfortunately, every potential audience falls asleep before the song finishes. Jigglypuff does not usually choose an appropriate time to sing and has been a hazard many times, especially on moving vehicles. Because of this, [[Ash Ketchum]] and his companions often find themselves running away from Jigglypuff, who obviously isn't pleased with the fact that everyone falls asleep whenever it sings. It keeps with it a black [[Marker pen|marker]], its "[[microphone]]," (which had once belonged to Ash) and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing (after it inflates itself in anger with a distinctive "honk" sound). Only on two occasions has Jigglypuff believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglypuff realizes that Misty's [[List of Pokémon (41-60)#Psyduck|Psyduck]] was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Whismur|Whismur]] (a Pokémon with "soundproof" ability and therefore immune to sound-based Pokémon moves) had heard the song the first time, but on the second time it was tired so it fell asleep anyways. There was once when Jigglypuff sang to two gigantic pokemons battling each other, the pokemons did not fell asleep, but Jigglypuff was knocked away by the energy of their battle. Another Jigglypuff (In the episode ''Rough, Tough, Jigglypuff'') had a [[List of Pokémon (281-300)#Loudred|Loudred]] (Whismur's evolved form and therefore also bearing the "soundproof" ability) listen to its song, but it didn't care as this Jigglypuff was using Sing for an attack.
-In Pokémon Chronicles, Marina has a Jigglypuff, but when using Sing, people aren't affected in part because of [[List of Pokémon (1-20)#Beedrill|Beedrill]], because the beating of its wings are too loud.
-This recurring gag with Jigglypuff was also used in ''[[Hey You, Pikachu!]]'' on the [[Nintendo 64]]. A similar Jigglypuff also appeared in the US stage musical ''[[Pokémon Live!]]'' Prior to the storyline depicted in the musical, a Pokémon Trainer who happened to be [[deafness|deaf]] had caught Jigglypuff. When Ash and friends confront this trainer, he sends out Jigglypuff, who succeeds in putting the heroes to sleep. Since the trainer is deaf, he obviously cannot hear the song and is therefore immune to her effects.
-In the [[United States|US]] version of the Pokémon anime, Jigglypuff is voiced by [[Rachael Lillis]], who is also the voice actress of Misty and Jessie.
-In 2006, Viz released a series of ten DVDs based around individual Pokémon in celebration of Pokémon's 10th anniversary in the United States.  Jigglypuff was released as volume 2, with [[Pikachu]] being the first volume.  The Pokémon featured were determined by an online poll; after Pikachu, Jigglypuff was the most popular and was therefore released second.
-==In other media==
-[[Image:Jigglypuff promo tcg.jpg|thumb|right|160px|A Jigglypuff Promo card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.]]
-Jigglypuff has had sizable roles in most of the various Pokémon manga series.  Jigglypuff also features prominently in many of the Pokémon chapter books, which generally follow the anime series closely. The Pokémon Magical Journey [[manga]] series has a Jigglypuff as one of the main characters, parodying Hello Kitty. Jigglypuff is introduced to the series in a volume called ''Cooking With Jigglypuff'' (ISBN 1-56931-456-X). <ref>{{cite book
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-Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby (ISBN 1-56931-442-X) is part of the Pokémon Tales series for very young children. Written by [[Megumi Hayashibara]] and illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, it tells the story of a female Jigglypuff who wants to make the other Pokémon happy by singing for them. Yet, as usual, her song puts them to sleep, and this makes her very sad.  Her friend, a [[Bulbasaur]], helps her resolve the situation.<ref>{{cite book
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-As one of the most popular Pokémon, Jigglypuff has been made into several different toy and plush forms, as well as other items. These include:
-* A four-inch action figure by [[Tomy]] Toys
-* A small beanbag plush toy by [[Hasbro]]
-* A Halloween costume by Disguise Costumes
-* A six-inch plush Christmas Jigglypuff
-* An articulated action figure by [[Hasbro]], packaged in a set with a similar figure of [[List of Pokémon (161-180)#Togepi|Togepi]].
-In addition, Jigglypuff is often featured on products where a scene of several Pokémon are shown. An example of this is the full-sized Pokémon 747 aircraft by [[Boeing]].<ref>A picture of Jigglypuff on the Pokémon 747 can be seen [http://widebodyaircraft.nl/b7474poc.jpg here].</ref> Jigglypuff appeared on the starboard nose of the original white 1998 aircraft, and above the starboard wing of the 1999 blue aircraft.  Jigglypuff was also on the nose of the international version of the plane. Model-sized versions of all the Pokémon aircraft have also been made. A compilation of Pokémon anime episodes, including "The Song of Jigglypuff" in which Jigglypuff is introduced, is available on both VHS and DVD.  The compilation is entitled "Jigglypuff Pop."
-In January 2006, a man on ''[[American Idol]]'' performed Jigglypuff's signature song in his audition. This shocked quite a few people, for the strangeness of the choice as well as the fact that an older person was familiar with Pokémon.
-Jigglypuff has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the following sets as a basic stage, colorless-type:
-*''Jungle Series'' (The same card also appeared in ''Base Set 2'')
-*''Promo Series - #7''
-*''Neo Destiny''
-*''E-Skyridge''
-*''EX Hidden Legends''
-*''EX Fire Red & Leaf Green''
-*''EX Aqua vs Magma''
-*''EX Crystal Guardians''
-==References==
-*''[[Pokémon Red and Blue]]'', ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]'', ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'', ''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]'', ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]'', ''[[Pokémon Crystal]]'', ''[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]]'', ''[[Pokémon Emerald]]'', ''[[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]'', ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'', ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''
-;Books
-*Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
-*Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
-*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
-*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
-*[http://www.upnetwork.net/pokedex/Gen1-2/039.shtml Ultimate Pokémon Network] Retrieved May 31, 2006.
-;Footnotes
-<references />
-==External links==
-*[http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website]
-*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Jigglypuff_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia] (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Jigglypuff as a species.
-* {{serebiidex|039|Jigglypuff}}
-*[http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/jigglypuff.shtml Pokémon Dungeon] Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
-*[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=39&view=general PsyPoke] Pokédex entry
-*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KdBn38Kmi8 Jigglypuff's Lullaby], YouTube video
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