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'''Jigglypuff''' ({{ja|プリン|Purin}}, ''Purin'') is a character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Like in ''[[Melee]]'' and ''[[Smash 64]]'', it is once again voiced by Rachael Lillis in English and Mika Kanai in Japanese, albeit via recycled voice clips, while also having different voice actresses in French and German.

Jigglypuff is currently ranked 36th on the current ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' tier list in the bottom tier, which is an extreme drop from 5th in the ''Melee'' tier list. Jigglypuff possesses incredible [[air speed|air mobility]], a good aerial game, one of the strongest edge guarding games, and one of the best recoveries in ''Brawl''. However, the reason for its huge tier drop is its terrible transition to ''Brawl's'' physics (like [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]], Jigglypuff's comboing ability was more reliant on [[hitstun]] than other characters). Jigglypuff has also had its KO moves nerfed, with Rest in particular suffering greatly; as opposed to KOing under 25% like it did in ''Melee'', it does not reliably KO until around 75%, and it is much harder to land due to the ability to act out of hitstun and the reduced [[falling speed]]s (acting out of hitstun also prevents comboing into it). In addition to this, Jigglypuff has terrible [[reach]] in most of its attacks, one of the worst ground games (a combination of poor reach, slow ground speed, and terrible ground attacks), the worst endurance of any character in ''Brawl'' (exacerbated by ''Brawl's'' defensive play), most of its attacks being punishable on landing at low percents (combination of low base knockback in its attacks and high ending lag), and poor air to ground transitioning due to its floaty falling speed that prevent it from approaching safely in many match-ups. Such factors combine to result in terrible [[matchup]]s (including seven hard [[Counter (matchup)|counters]]) and [[tournament]] results. As a result of its huge nerfs to its strongest traits and terrible transitioning to ''Brawl'', Jigglypuff holds distinction of having the largest tier list drop between ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. Jigglypuff's position in Europe and Japan is worse than it is in America. In America, it is ranked as the 3rd worst character. In Europe and Japan, it is ranked as the 2nd and worst character in the game respectively.

*Complete 20 or more events after completing the Subspace Emissary.  

Jigglypuff has many attacks with decent knockback, but these attacks also have very low range (being light and poor ranged makes approaches very dangerous) and sometimes a medium amount of starting and/or ending lag. Its recovery is aided by [[Rollout]], which is also a devastating [[approach attack]] on the ground, and the fact it never enters a [[helpless]] state makes the attack effective in the air too. However, Rollout, as with all charging approach attacks, can be predictable and can lead to a self-destruct if used carelessly. The move [[Rest]] provides invincibility frames which come out in one frame - faster than a shield - this allows for avoiding some dangerous situations. Rest can also deal up to 45% damage, and has vertical knockback and almost no horizontal knockback, guaranteeing a KO at around 75%, meaning Jigglypuff's vulnerability time after Rest is avoided if the attack hits. However, Rest leaves Jigglypuff extremely vulnerable if it misses. Jigglypuff also has a good array of strong albeit laggy smash attacks. Jigglypuff lacks projectiles, but its great aerial mobility helps it dodge many of them easily. Upon breaking its shield, Jigglypuff will be sent for a [[Star KO]] if there is no ceiling above it (see [[Shield Jump]]).  

==Changes from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''==

Jigglypuff was heavily nerfed in the transition from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''. Jigglypuff's air game has been significantly weakened, as its [[air acceleration]], formerly notorious for allowing it to weave in and out extremely quickly, has been largely reduced to be closer to that of the rest of the cast. This is further burdened by the cast generally having stronger recoveries and the changes to [[air dodging]], which overall makes Jigglypuff's edgeguarding much less effective. Its most useful aerials from ''Melee'', namely [[back aerial]] and [[up aerial]], are not only adversely affected by these changes, but have received their own nerfs as well; the former has less range and more ending lag, while the latter deals less damage and is overall a less effective juggling tool. Jigglypuff's KO power has also been heavily decreased, as all its smash attacks are slower and weaker, while [[Rest]]'s knockback has been significantly decreased to the point it can no longer KO under 70%, as opposed to KOing as low as 10% in ''Melee''. Lastly, the introduction of [[hitstun canceling]] combined with the cast's universally decreased fall speeds have greatly hindered Jigglypuff's combo game, as some moves such as its up throw have completely lost their combo potential, and setups into Rest are much harder to perform.

Despite all the nerfs it has received, Jigglypuff did receive a few buffs. Forward aerial has increased knockback, giving Jigglypuff a viable aerial attack to KO with at high percents. Down aerial is now also capable of [[trip]]ping opponents, allowing it to be used for setups more effectively. Lastly, the introduction of [[DACUS]] slightly alleviates Jigglypuff's poor ground approach.

*{{change|Jigglypuff no longer vocalize while taking knockback, [[teeter]]ing, or jumping. This doesn't apply to the Japanese version, however.}}

*{{change|Jigglypuff is heavier (60 → 68).}}

*{{buff|Jigglypuff's traction is lower (0.09 → 0.0718) although relative to the cast, Jigglypuff now has the second highest traction with its traction being higher than all other returning veterans.}}

**{{nerf|Forward tilt has more startup (frames 6 → 7) and ending lag (FAF 28 → 29).}}

**{{nerf|It has more startup (frame 4 → 5) and ending lag (FAF 39 → 40).}}

**{{nerf|Forward smash has more startup (frame 12 → 16) and ending lag (FAF 45 → 55). It also has lower knockback scaling (118 (clean)/105 (late) → 103/80), and its clean hit deals less damage (17% → 16%), hindering its KO potential.}}  

**{{nerf|Its hitboxes are no longer attached to Jigglypuff's leg but rather, they are now stationary. While this allows the move to cover a set area more consistently throughout the active duration of the move and it allows the move to cover more of Jigglypuff's body, it significantly decreases its range, as the position of the hitboxes was not fully compensated (z offset: 2.0/-0.4/0 → -12/-8/4). As a result, the move is now only slightly disjointed, making it a much less effective spacing tool.}}  

**{{nerf|Grounded Rollout has lower knockback scaling (120 → 100) and one of its hitboxes launches at a higher angle (20° → 30°), hindering its KO potential.}}

**{{nerf|Pound deals less damage (13% → 11%), hindering its KO potential. It also has more startup (frame 12 → 13) and ending lag (FAF 45 → 46).}}

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===Matchups===

Jigglypuff has one of the worst matchups in ''Brawl''. It only counters {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} and goes even with 3 characters. However, it gets soft countered by 9 characters, countered by 16, and hard countered by 7. Jigglypuff generally struggles dealing with characters who can outrange ({{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}), and camp ({{SSBB|Olimar}} and {{SSBB|Falco}}) it. In short, nearly every character in the game can negate Jigglypuff’s potent aerial game.

*{{Sm|C7A|France}} - The only solo Jigglypuff player to reach notable success with the character. Considered the best Jigglypuff player in Europe and was able to defeat high-level players there with the character.  

Jigglypuff has always been seen as one of the worst characters in ''Brawl''; right away players noticed its significant nerfs to key attributes, and its terrible transitioning into ''Brawl'''s physics and gameplay changes. Over the years, despite Jigglypuff's still strong aerial game, air camping abilities, and amazing recovery, metagame developments for Jigglypuff have been startlingly barren. Jigglypuff is also perhaps the most unpopular character in ''Brawl'' competitive play, lacking the dedicated playerbase other low tier characters have, having barely any notable players, and being a very rare sight at even local tournaments with casual players. Jigglypuff's match-ups further compound this, with {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} and {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} all hard countering Jigglypuff. As such, Jigglypuff has always been ranked among the four worst characters in the game in all iterations of the BBR's tier list. Some players even think Jigglypuff, rather than {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, is the worst character in the game; in fact the Japanese rank Jigglypuff as the worst character on their [[Japanese tier list|tier list]].

[[File:Jigglypuff Subspace Emissary Brawl.png|thumb|right|250px|Jigglypuff in ''[[SSE]]'']]

Jigglypuff is an optional character in the Subspace Emissary, much like {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}, who consequently does not have a role in the story.

To unlock it, first the player must complete the Subspace Emissary, whereupon an extra door in [[The Swamp]] can be found that links to [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], where Jigglypuff is performing a song. Jigglypuff is then fought and, if defeated, is unlocked (if not already unlocked) and joins the player's party.

==In [[Event Matches]]==

===Solo Events===

===Co-op Events===

==Trophies==

Jigglypuff's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Jigglypuff.

 

 

{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1={{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red/Blue}}|console2=DS|game2={{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}}}

 

 

{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}

 

File:Jigglypuff - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic Mode trophy

File:Puff Up - Brawl Trophy.png|Puff Up trophy

*In the American/PAL version, Jigglypuff has only two [[KO]] screams — one for a [[Star KO]] and another for a normal KO. Jigglypuff is the only character in ''Brawl'' to have a single blast line KO clip.

*In the Japanese version of ''Brawl'', Jigglypuff has some additional voice clips that are removed in the American/PAL versions:

*Most of Jigglypuff's voice clips were simple imports from ''Melee.'' One voice clip, involving it screaming "Jiggly!" was imported and can be heard in the [[sound test]], but is not used by Jigglypuff at all in the game.

*Jigglypuff and {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} are the only veterans who can no longer become helpless via any of their special moves in their transitions from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''. Their helpless animations, which are carried over from ''Melee'' can be seen briefly during their [[air dodge]] animations.

*Jigglypuff is the only character to have a slightly different [[damage meter]] portrait than its official artwork. The official artwork has it standing upright while the damage meter portrait has it tilted.

*''Brawl'' is the first game in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in which Jigglypuff cannot be unlocked after completing [[Classic Mode]] (or its ''Smash 64'' counterpart, [[1P Game]]) with any character. This unlock criteria is given to {{SSBB|Marth}}. (Note: In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', this unlock criteria is given to {{SSB4|Ness}}; while in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', said unlock criteria is given to {{SSB4|Falco}}).  

*Jigglypuff's trophy description states that it uses {{s|bulbapedia|Attract}} to infatuate opponents who touch it, which is incorrect. Attract is a status move that causes infatuation, while {{s|bulbapedia|Cute Charm}} is an ability that causes infatuation on physical contact, and one which Jigglypuff can have.

*[[Masahiro Sakurai]] stated that Jigglypuff, along with {{SSBB|Toon Link}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}, were almost cut from ''Brawl'' due to time constraints and their late consideration for inclusion in the game, hence why they are excluded from and cannot be unlocked while playing through the main [[Subspace Emissary]] story<ref>[http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/08/17/sakuraibrawlquestions/]</ref>.