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Jigglypuff
File:Art-Jigglypuff.png
National Pokédex
Ninetales - Jigglypuff (#39) - Wigglytuff
Johto Pokédex
Igglybuff - Jigglypuff (#44) - Wigglytuff
Hoenn Pokédex
Igglybuff - Jigglypuff (#138) - Wigglytuff
Japanese nameプリン (Purin)
Evolves fromIgglybuff ²
Evolves intoWigglytuff
GenerationFirst
SpeciesBalloon Pokémon
TypeNormal
Height1ft 8in (.51 m)
Weight12 pounds (5.4 kg)
AbilityCute Charm

Jigglypuff (プリン Purin in Japanese) is one of the original Pokémon, appearing in the anime series as well as video games. Jigglypuffs are well known for their ability to sing a mysterious melody – containing, as is customary in all Pokémon vocalization, only the word "Jigglypuff" – that instantly puts opponents and passers-by to sleep. The Pokémon's English name is likely a combination of the words "jiggly," referring to its motion, and "puff," referring to its buoyancy. Its Japanese name probably derives from the Japanese word for pudding.

Biology

Jigglypuff is a Normal-type Balloon Pokémon. Its body is globular, pink, and accented with stubby limbs, a tiny tuft of curly hair, and enormous green eyes. Jigglypuff's most popular attack is to sing its opponent to sleep; it is believed to have a well-controlled breath, to the extent that full inflation of its own body is possible. Some of the video game's Pokédex entries indicate that looking into the eyes of a Jigglypuff will cause it to sing its lullaby. Jigglypuff evolves from Igglybuff through happiness, and to Wigglytuff with the use of a Moon Stone.

In the video games

Jigglypuff can found on Route 15 in the Red, Blue, and Yellow versions of the game, on Route 19 in Gold and Silver versions, and on Route 115 in the Emerald version. As well as appearing in the Pokémon games, Jigglypuff is also a playable character in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee as a character that has to be unlocked. Despite its weak appearance, it actually has the most powerful non-charging attack in the game – a sleeping attack ('Rest') that sends opponents flying if executed correctly, inflicting extreme damage and knockback. It's also infamous for an aerial-based approach strategy known by the Super Smash Bros. Melee community as the "Wall of Pain." However, it remains a generally unpopular character due to its poor ability to take much damage without being K.O.ed. In both games, Jigglypuff is not playable from the start, but must be unlocked after completing the game once.

In the anime

In the 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. Because of this, Ash and company 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, its "microphone," (which had once belonged to Misty) and uses it to scribble on anyone who dares to fall asleep while it's performing. Only on two occasions has Jigglypuff believed that anyone had heard its song to the end: in the first, Jigglypuff realizes that Misty's Psyduck was sleeping with its eyes open, and in the second, a Whismur had heard the song the first time, but fell asleep later on. Although many believe that Jigglypuff's song is the cause of the sleep, this doesn't seem to be the case in the anime. In episode #45 (The Song of Jigglypuff), in which it first appears, Team Rocket is planning to use Jiggly to put everyone asleep, so that they can steal their Pokémon. The trio uses earplugs in order to not fall asleep themselves, but to no avail.

In the US version of the Pokemon anime, Jigglypuff is voiced by Rachael Lillis, who is also the voice actress of Misty and Jessie.

In other media

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. Jigglypuff is introduced to the series in a volume called Cooking With Jigglypuff (ISBN 156931456X).

Jigglypuff's Magic Lullaby (ISBN 156931442X) 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. But, as usual, her song puts them to sleep, and this makes her very sad. Her friend, a Bulbasaur, helps her resolve the situation.

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 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 airplane by Boeing. Jigglypuff appeared on the starboard nose of the original white 1998 airplane, and above the starboard wing of the 1999 blue airplane. Jigglypuff was also on the nose of the international version of the plane. Model-sized versions of all the Pokémon airplanes have also been made. A compilation of Pokemon 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.

References

Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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