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|name = Jigglypuff
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|tier = B
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|tierJP = ?
|tierJP = ?
|ranking = 6\
|ranking = 6
|rankingJP = 8
|rankingJP = 8
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'''Jigglypuff''' ({{ja|プリン|Purin}}, ''Purin'') is an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Mainly included due to [[bulbapedia:Jigglypuff (anime)|its popularity in the anime at the time]], Jigglypuff is notable for its similar appearance and nature to {{SSB|Kirby}}, and the fact that they share a lot of moves makes them [[Clone|semi-clones]]. It is the floatiest and lightest character in the game, a trait it has kept in subsequent appearances.
'''Jigglypuff''' ({{ja|プリン|Purin}}, ''Purin'') is an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' Mainly included due to [[bulbapedia:Jigglypuff (anime)|its popularity in the anime at the time]], Jigglypuff is notable for its similar appearance and nature to {{SSB|Kirby}}, and the fact that they share a lot of moves makes them [[Clone|semi-clones]]. It is the floatiest and lightest character in the game, a trait it has kept in subsequent appearances.


Jigglypuff is voiced by Rachael Lillis in English and Mika Kanai in Japanese, its voice actresses in the dubbed and the original anime.
Jigglypuff is voiced by Mika Kanai in Japanese, Rachael Lillis in English, Guylaine Gibert in French, and Mara Winzer in German. Some of Mika Kanai's recordings are from episodes 45 and 62 of the ''Pokémon'' anime. Rachael Lillis recalled not having any visual reference when recording her own lines.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn_poI_ddZM&t=1650s Rachael Lillis Voice Actor Panel at Game On Expo 2019]</ref>


Jigglypuff ranks 6th, right in the middle of the [[tier list]], in the B tier. It is notable for being the lightest, floatiest, and lowest gravity character in the game. Jigglypuff has many low [[knockback]] attacks, which when combined with its floatiness, can be abused to its advantage in several combos against heavier characters, especially by gimping them or carrying them all the way to the lateral blast lines. It also has some moves with disproportionate power, like its up smash, back throw and the famous [[Rest]]. However, because Jigglypuff is so light and floaty, it is very easy to KO. In addition, Jigglypuff lacks a rising [[up special]] move for recovery, forcing it to rely on its remaining midair jumps and [[Pound]] to recover.
Jigglypuff ranks 6th, right in the middle of the [[tier list]], in the B tier. It is notable for being the lightest, floatiest, and lowest gravity character in the game. Jigglypuff has many low [[knockback]] attacks, which when combined with its floatiness, can be abused to its advantage in several combos against heavier characters, especially by gimping them or carrying them all the way to the lateral blast lines. It also has some moves with disproportionate power, like its up smash, back throw, and the famous [[Rest]]. However, because Jigglypuff is so light and floaty, it is very easy to KO. In addition, Jigglypuff lacks a rising [[up special]] move for recovery, forcing it to rely on its remaining midair jumps and [[Pound]] to recover.


Jigglypuff's pros are considered to be on par with its flaws, and because of this, it has some favorable to even matchups in the current metagame, and has achieved above average tournament representation and results. However, Jigglypuff ranks worse in Japan at 8th, due to the higher strengths some other characters have in comparison to Jigglypuff.
Jigglypuff's pros are considered to be on par with its flaws, and because of this, it has some favorable to even matchups in the current metagame, and has achieved above average tournament representation and results. However, Jigglypuff ranks worse in Japan at 8th, due to the higher strengths some other characters have in comparison to Jigglypuff.
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==Attributes==
==Attributes==
[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Jigglypuff.png|thumb|250px|Jigglypuff's ending picture in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:SSB64 Congratulations Jigglypuff.png|thumb|250px|Jigglypuff's ending picture in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Most of Jigglypuff's moveset consists of low knockback attacks. Its great aerial mobility makes up for the fact that it has the second slowest dash speed. It can also use the teleport techique to help with its ground game. Jigglypuff also has in its arsenal surprisingly powerful finishing attacks, such as its up smash.
Most of Jigglypuff's moveset consists of low knockback attacks. Its great aerial mobility makes up for the fact that it has the second slowest dash speed. It can also use the teleport technique to help with its ground game. Jigglypuff also has in its arsenal surprisingly powerful finishing attacks, such as its up smash.


Jigglypuff's ground attacks are generally slow and weak, other than its smashes. Neutral attack, forward tilt, and down tilt have little use in general. Up tilt is also weak but can be used for [[combo]]s at low-mid percentages, and it can lead into an up smash or Rest as a finisher. Forward smash is a decent finisher at high percents, up smash is one of the strongest in the game, while down smash sends the opponent at a [[semi-spike]] trajectory, making it useful for [[edgeguarding]]. Jigglypuff has some good aerials, with a good edgeguarding ability. Its down air can [[meteor smash]], but its weak which makes it better at setting follow ups.
Jigglypuff's ground attacks are generally slow and weak, other than its smashes. Neutral attack, forward tilt, and down tilt have little use in general. Up tilt is also weak but can be used for [[combo]]s at low-mid percentages, and it can lead into an up smash or Rest as a finisher. Forward smash is a decent finisher at high percents, up smash is one of the strongest in the game, while down smash sends the opponent at a [[semi-spike]] trajectory, making it useful for [[edgeguarding]]. Jigglypuff has some good aerials, with a good edgeguarding ability. Its down air can [[meteor smash]], but its weak which makes it better at setting follow ups.


Jigglypuff has a unique set of special moves, which can be considered "extreme". This means they have some very good things about them, but also some very poor things about them. Its neutral special move ([[Pound]]) has short range (like all of Jigglypuff's moves) and a little bit of starting lag, but it does very high damage, good knockback, a lot of [[shield damage]], and can easily [[Rising Pound|give Jigglypuff additional recovery]], especially horizontally. Its down special move ([[Rest]]) is known for having incredible strength if it connects, decent ending lag, very fast starting time, poor range, and providing [[invincibility frame]]s until its eyes close. It is an excellent combo finisher, and can be combo'ed into from a variety of follow ups such as up tilt, down air and up air. Its forward throw can be combo'ed into rest for a kill at med percents against fast fallers like {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSB|Fox}}, {{SSB|Link}} along with characters with high falling speed such as {{SSB|Yoshi}} and {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, which is known as the [[Space animal slayer]]. Its up special move, [[Sing]], puts opponents to sleep, but unlike in 'future games, it keeps opponents asleep longer at low percentages. This allows it to start combos at low percents.
Jigglypuff has a unique set of special moves, which can be considered "extreme". They all tend to have incredible strengths bundled with terrible weaknesses. Its neutral special move ([[Pound]]) has short range (like all of Jigglypuff's moves) and a decent amount of startup lag, but it also does high damage, solid knockback, a lot of [[shield damage]], and can easily [[Rising Pound|give Jigglypuff additional recovery]], especially horizontally. Its down special move ([[Rest]]) is known for having incredible strength if it connects, considerable ending lag, zero startup, poor range, and providing [[invincibility frame]]s until its eyes close. It is an excellent combo finisher, and can be comboed into from a variety of follow ups such as up tilt, down air and up air. Its forward throw can be comboed into Rest for a kill at mid percents against fast fallers like {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSB|Fox}}, {{SSB|Link}} along with characters with high falling speed such as {{SSB|Yoshi}} and {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, which is known as the [[Space animal slayer]]. Its up special move, [[Sing]], puts opponents to sleep, but unlike in future games, it keeps opponents asleep longer at low percentages. This allows it to start combos at low percents.


On the receiving end, Jigglypuff's floatiness, low weight, and small size make it difficult to land long combos on it. Furthermore, Jigglypuff's slow [[falling speed]], five midair jumps, good [[air speed]], and Rising Pounds allow it to [[recover]] from almost any distance horizontally. On the downside, its vertical recovery is very bad due to only three of its midair jumps giving actual height (its fourth midair jump gives next to no height, and its fifth merely slows its descent) and it lacking a rising up special move. This makes it very vulnerable to [[meteor smash]]es and semi-spike attacks like Fox's [[Shine spike]]. Also, Jigglypuff's slow falling speed makes it very easy to [[juggle]], and very vulnerable to characters with powerful vertical finishers, such as {{SSB|Fox}} with his up smash and up aerial. Light [[weight]] also has its downside, as Jigglypuff will often be knocked out at earlier then any other character. If Jigglypuff's shield breaks when there is no ceiling, it will be [[Star KO]]ed, so Jigglypuff players must be very careful when shielding multi-hit attacks and attacks that cause high [[shield damage]]. This is problamatic in certain matchups, like Yoshi, who posses strong shield break combos.
On the receiving end, Jigglypuff's floatiness, low weight, and small size make it difficult to land long combos on it. Furthermore, Jigglypuff's slow [[falling speed]], five midair jumps, good [[air speed]], and Rising Pounds allow it to [[recover]] from almost any distance horizontally. On the downside, its vertical recovery is very bad due to only three of its midair jumps giving actual height (its fourth midair jump gives next to no height, and its fifth merely slows its descent) and it lacking a rising up special move. This makes it very vulnerable to [[meteor smash]]es and semi-spike attacks like Fox's [[Shine spike]]. Also, Jigglypuff's slow falling speed makes it very easy to [[juggle]], and very vulnerable to characters with powerful vertical finishers, such as {{SSB|Fox}} with his up smash and up aerial. Light [[weight]] also has its downside, as Jigglypuff will often be knocked out at earlier then any other character. If Jigglypuff's shield breaks when there is no ceiling, it will be [[Star KO]]ed, so Jigglypuff players must be very careful when shielding multi-hit attacks and attacks that cause high [[shield damage]]. This is problematic in certain matchups, like Yoshi, who posses strong shield break combos.


==Differences between game versions==
==Differences between game versions==
===NTSC-J to NTSC-U===
===NTSC-J to NTSC-U===
Jigglypuff was buffed overall in the transition to NTSC-U, with the longer range on its down smash helping it edgeguard opponents, and the much higher power of [[Rest]] making it a go-to finisher out of a combo. However, the removal of [[momentum sliding]] slightly hurts its approach. Overall, Jigglypuff is slightly better than in the Japanese version.
Jigglypuff was buffed overall in the transition to NTSC-U, with the longer range on its down smash helping it edgeguard opponents, and the much higher power of [[Rest]] making it a go-to finisher out of a combo. However, the removal of [[momentum sliding]] slightly hurts its approach, and the strengthening of [[Smash_directional_influence|DI]] makes its combos easier to escape, especially those involving dair. Overall, Jigglypuff is slightly better than in the Japanese version.


====Aesthetics====
====Aesthetics====
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*{{change|Rest now makes the [[ping]] sound effect when it connects rather than a heavy kick sound.}}
*{{change|Rest now makes the [[ping]] sound effect when it connects rather than a heavy kick sound.}}


===NTSC-U to PAL (AUS)===
===NTSC-U to PAL===
Jigglypuff was nerfed in its transition to PAL. While it indirectly benefits from the [[Teleport (SSB)|teleport]] glitch covering more distance, which in turn gives Jigglypuff better approach options, down aerial and especially [[Rest]] have smaller hitboxes; making them harder to land.
Jigglypuff was nerfed in its transition to PAL. While it indirectly benefits from the {{SSB|Teleport}} glitch covering more distance, which in turn gives Jigglypuff better approach options, down aerial and especially [[Rest]] have smaller hitboxes; making them harder to land.
 
====Aesthetics====
*{{change|Jigglypuff has all new voice clips when the game is set to French or German due to its name change from "Jigglypuff" to "Rondoudou" and "Pummeluff" respectively. This is specific to the European version of the game, as the Australian version and iQue version only contains English.}}


====Attributes====
====Attributes====
*{{buff|[[Teleport (SSB)|Teleport]] goes farther, making it a better approach option.}}
*{{buff|{{SSB|Teleport}} goes farther, making it a better approach option.}}


====Aerial attacks====
====Aerial attacks====
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====Specials====
====Specials====
*{{nerf|Rest has a much smaller hitbox (130u → 60u).}}
*{{nerf|Rest has a catastrophically smaller hitbox (130u → 60u).}}
 
===PAL (AUS) to PAL EUR===
 
====Aesthetics====
*{{change|Jigglypuff has all new voice clips when the game is set to French or German due to its name change from "Jigglypuff" to "Rondoudou" and "Pummeluff" respectively.}}


==Moveset==
==Moveset==
''For a gallery of Jigglypuff's hitboxes, see [[Jigglypuff (SSB)/Hitboxes|here]].''
[[File:SSB64 Jiggly.gif|right]]
[[File:SSB64 Jiggly.gif|right]]
[[File:Jigglypuff SSB Air Attacks.PNG|right|thumb|150px|Jigglypuff's aerial attacks]]
[[File:Jigglypuff SSB Air Attacks.PNG|thumb|150px|Jigglypuff's aerial attacks]]
{{MovesetTable
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSB
|game=SSB
|neutralcount=2
|neutralcount=2
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutralname=Left Tap ({{ja|左たたき|Hidari Tataki}}) / Right Tap ({{ja|右たたき|Migi Tataki}})
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral1dmg=3%
|neutral2dmg=4%
|neutral2dmg=4%
|neutraldesc=A fast pair of jabs. The first is usually used in the middle of combos for some extra damage. The second is rarely used due to it having more ending lag.  
|neutraldesc=Jigglypuff performs two stubby punches. The first hit is usually used in the middle of combos for some extra damage. The second hit has a bit more ending lag, but it deals more damage and it launches opponents upwards, giving it setup potential. It is overall similar to Kirby's, but with more startup lag, and Jigglypuff has no rapid jab.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltname=Rolling Kick ({{ja|まわしげり|Mawashigeri}}, ''Roundhouse Kick'')
|ftiltdmg=8%
|ftiltdmg=8%
|ftiltdesc=Circles in place and kicks. Can be angled. The knockback angle can be adjusted according to the angle of the attack.
|ftiltdesc=Circles in place and kicks. Can be angled. Very weak for a forward tilt, but it does not have too much ending lag.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltname=Back Kick ({{ja|うしろあしげり|Ushiro Ashigeri}})
|utiltdmg=10%
|utiltdmg=10%
|utiltdesc=Swings a foot behind, hitting above its head for a low knockback attack that sends the opponent up at a steep angle. If hit at the correct spot, this attack can be used repeatedly as an u-tilt chain or as a setup for more powerful attacks. However, at low percents, the sourspot (closest to Jigglypuff) is very punishable and has knockback similar to a jab. It is, essentially, a slower, weaker version of Kirby's version, with identical animations and comparable disjointed range.
|utiltdesc=Swings a foot behind, hitting above its head for a low knockback attack that sends the opponent up at a steep angle. If hit at the correct spot, this attack can be used repeatedly as an u-tilt chain or as a setup for more powerful attacks. However, at low percents, the sourspot (closest to Jigglypuff) is very punishable and has knockback similar to a jab. It is, essentially, a slower, weaker version of Kirby's version, with a longer animation and less disjointed range.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltname=Leg Sweep ({{ja|あしばらい|Ashibarai}})
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdmg=10%
|dtiltdesc=Hitting just slightly in front, Jigglypuff's d-tilt sends the opponent upwards at a 70 degree angle. This attack is similar to the f-tilt angled up, with the main difference being that it has more cool down lag.
|dtiltdesc=Jigglypuff kicks forwards while crouching. The move sends the opponent upwards at a 70 degree angle. The move has high startup and ending lag, giving it limited utility.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashname=Sliding ({{ja|スライディング|Suraidingu}})
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdmg=10% (clean), 6% (late)
|dashdesc=A generic dash attack, Jigglypuff trips over and slides, hitting opponents in front of it.
|dashdesc=A generic dash attack, Jigglypuff trips over and slides, hitting opponents in front of it.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashname=Lunge Kick ({{ja|とびこみげり|Tobikomi Geri}})
|fsmashdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|fsmashdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|fsmashdesc=This attack sends Jigglypuff forward with a quick burst of speed. One thing to note is that the hitbox comes out near the end of the attack, so if spaced and timed correctly, the opponent can grab the oncoming Jigglypuff before the attack connects. Above average knockback and a good finisher, despite being one of the weakest forward smashes in the game.
|fsmashdesc=This attack sends Jigglypuff forward with a quick burst of speed. It is similar to Kirby's forward smash, except it has more startup lag, and it deals less damage and knockback. Despite this, Jigglypuff's forward smash still has low startup lag for a forward smash and it still has above average knockback, making it a solid forward smash overall.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashname=Headbutt ({{ja|ずつき|Zutsuki}})
|usmashdmg=18% (clean), 10% (late)
|usmashdmg=18% (clean), 10% (late)
|usmashdesc=Rocks its head back then forward for an attack. If the opponent is hit early, this attack sends the opponent straight up for quick, low-percent kills, being tied with {{SSB|Mario}} and {{SSB|Luigi}} for the strongest up smash. At the last few frames of the attack, the hitbox exists only in front of Jigglypuff and sends the opponent forward with much less knockback. This attack is often used as a finisher.
|usmashdesc=Rocks its head back then forward for an attack. The move comes out fairly quickly, and it sends the opponent upwards, dealing high damage and very high knockback. It is one of the strongest up smashes in the game. At the last few frames of the attack, the move launches opponents horizontally, and deals much less damage and knockback. It is overall a solid up smash.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashname=Jiggly Split ({{ja|りょうあしげり|Ryō Ashigeri}}, ''Double-Footed Kick'')
|dsmashdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|dsmashdmg=16% (clean), 10% (late)
|dsmashdesc=Does a split, sending opponents on either side at a low angle. The hitbox extends quite a bit beyond Jigglypuff's feet, and this disjointed hitbox is most often used for [[edgeguarding]], as it allows the player to avoid getting hit by the [[Recovery|recovering]] opponent while still being able to prevent the opponent from grabbing the [[ledge]]. It can also attack opponents already on the ledge.
|dsmashdesc=Does a split, sending opponents on either side at a somewhat low angle. The hitbox extends quite a bit beyond Jigglypuff's feet, and this disjointed hitbox is most often used for [[edgeguarding]], as it allows the player to avoid getting hit by the [[Recovery|recovering]] opponent, while still being able to prevent the opponent from grabbing the [[ledge]]. It can also attack opponents already on the ledge. Has noticeably less range in the Japanese version.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairname=Jigglypuff Kick ({{ja|プリンキック|Purin Kikku}})
|nairdmg=14% (clean), 9% (late)
|nairdmg=14% (clean), 9% (late)
|nairdesc=Extends a foot out, sending the opponent back. It is similar to Kirby's although it is slower and weaker. It is the slowest neutral aerial in the game in terms of startup lag although it still comes out fairly quickly. It has above average knockback, has a decent-sized, disjointed hitbox, and lasts for quite a while. Has [[sex kick]] properties.
|nairdesc=Extends a foot out, sending the opponent back. It is similar to Kirby's, although it is slower and weaker. It is the slowest neutral aerial in the game in terms of startup lag although it still comes out fairly quickly. It has above average knockback, has a noticeably disjointed hitbox, and lasts for quite a while, making it a great spacing and edgeuarding option.  
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairname=Front Kick ({{ja|まえげり|Maegeri}})
|fairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late)
|fairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late)
|fairdesc=Leans back and extends both feet out. Unlike most forward aerials, this one has [[sex kick]]-like properties — it loses power with time and lasts for quite a while. However, it isn't exactly a sex kick. This attack is often considered a weaker and shorter ranged version of Jigglypuff's nair.
|fairdesc=Leans back and extends both feet out. The attack is not particularly strong, but it can be used for combos.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairname=Spinning Back Kick ({{ja|うしろげり|Ushiro Geri}})
|bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late)
|bairdmg=13% (clean), 9% (late)
|bairdesc=Spins and kicks backwards. This attack has low knockback and can be chained into more back aerials, although it isn't nearly as effective as ''Melee'''s [[Wall of Pain]].
|bairdesc=Spins and kicks backwards. Back aerial is fairly weak, and it can be chained into itself multiple times. The move does have short range however.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairname=Clean Sweep ({{ja|なぎはらい|Nagiharai}})
|uairdmg=16%
|uairdmg=16%
|uairdesc=Slaps upwards, making an arc with its arm, sending opponents upward. The hitbox extends throughout its body. Because the knockback is consistent throughout the hitbox, if the opponent is hit at the lower part of the hitbox, it may set up for aerial combos. Can KO floaty opponents at moderately high percents.
|uairdesc=Slaps upwards, making an arc with its arm, sending opponents upward with high knockback. The hitbox extends throughout its body. Because the knockback is consistent throughout the hitbox, if the opponent is hit at the lower part of the hitbox, it may set up for aerial combos. Can KO floaty opponents at moderately high percents.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairname=Spinning Kick ({{ja|かいてんげり|Kaiten Geri}})
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-10), 30% (total), 3% (landing)
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-10), 30% (total), 3% (landing)
|dairdesc=Like all drill kicks (other than {{SSB|Kirby}}'s), this attack has very low knockback and traps the opponent. When Jigglypuff lands while hitting the opponent with this attack, it can be followed up with almost any ground attack, depending on the [[DI]]. It is a very weak [[meteor smash]], the weakest in the game, but can nonetheless be used for edgeguarding. 3% per hit (total 10 hits).
|dairdesc=Like all drill kicks (other than {{SSB|Kirby}}'s), this attack has very low knockback and traps the opponent. When Jigglypuff lands while hitting the opponent with this attack, it can be followed up with almost any ground attack, depending on the [[DI]]. It is a very weak [[meteor smash]], but can nonetheless be used for edgeguarding. 3% per hit (total 10 hits). The move also has a landing hit, which can actually be quite useful, as the move has very low landing lag.
|grabname=
|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})
|grabdesc=
|grabdesc=
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowname=Tornado Throw ({{ja|たつまきなげ|Tatsumaki nage}})
|fthrowdmg=14%
|fthrowdmg=14%
|fthrowdesc=Unlike most f-throws, this throw sends opponents straight up. This is both bad and good, as the attack rarely KOs and can't set up edgeguards, but at low percentages, it can be useful for combos.
|fthrowdesc=Jigglypuff throws the opponents straight up. This is both bad and good, as the attack rarely KOs and can't set up edgeguards, but at low percentages, it can be useful for combos.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowname=Brain Buster ({{ja|ブレーンバスター|Burēn Basutā}})
|bthrowdmg=16%
|bthrowdmg=16%
|bthrowdesc=Throws the opponent backwards. This throw is among the most powerful throws in the game, knockback-wise.
|bthrowdesc=Jigglypuff slams the opponent backwards. It is overall a fairly standard back throw, having a good amount of power.
|floorbname=
|floorbname=
|floorbdmg=6%
|floorbdmg=6%
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|usname=Sing
|usname=Sing
|usdmg=—
|usdmg=—
|usdesc=Sings, anyone nearby will be sent to sleep. Unlike in later games, opponents sleep for longer at lower percentages. Unlike most up specials, it is not a recovery move, and will most certainly lead to a [[self-destruct]] if used offstage due to its long ending lag. It has very limited use owing to its small range and because usually by the time Jigglypuff ends its song, the opponent could have already [[Button mashing|mashed out]].
|usdesc=Jigglypuff sings while staying in place and creating music waves. Any nearby grounded opponents will be sent to sleep if they get caught by the waves. Unlike in later games, opponents sleep for longer at lower percentages. Unlike most up specials, it is not a recovery move, and will most certainly lead to a [[self-destruct]] if used offstage due to its long ending lag. The move heavily suffers from having its short range (hampered by the fact that it does not work on aerial or shielding opponents), long startup lag and extremely long ending lag, with the entire move taking 3 seconds to complete. Even at lower percents, the opponent can [[Button mashing|mash out]] of the sleep and punish Jigglypuff before Jigglypuff has even finished singing. Jigglypuff can use Sing after a teleport to use the move while approaching but overall, it is considered one of the worst moves in the game, with its extreme flaws making it borderline useless.
|dsname=Rest
|dsname=Rest
|dsdmg=20%, 14% (NTSC-J)
|dsdmg=20%, 14% (NTSC-J)
|dsdesc=Falls asleep for approximately 4 seconds, unable to perform any action during its duration. Jigglypuff has brief intangibility during the startup until its eyes close. However, with the extreme ending lag, it is not a good option to dodge attacks with, as the opponent can use almost any attack afterwards. Similar to Sing, using this move offstage will lead to a self-destruct. Normally, it leaves Jigglypuff very vulnerable, but if the opponent is right next to it, they will be sent flying by the attack. It is a powerful move (more powerful than the [[Falcon Punch]] if used near the horizontal blastzone) that deals a lot of damage, has high knockback, and can be combo'd into using an up tilt or any aerial, with these combos being possible at a variety of percentages using various moves. Much weaker in the Japanese version and it has a smaller hitbox in the PAL versions.}}
|dsdesc=Falls asleep for approximately 4 seconds, unable to perform any action during its duration. Jigglypuff has brief intangibility during the startup until its eyes close. However, with the extreme ending lag, it is not a good option to dodge attacks with, as the opponent can use almost any attack afterwards. Similar to Sing, using this move offstage will lead to a self-destruct. Normally, it leaves Jigglypuff very vulnerable, but if the opponent is right next to it, they will be sent flying by the attack. It is a powerful move (more powerful than the [[Falcon Punch]] if used near the horizontal blastzone) that deals a lot of damage, has high knockback, and can be combo'd into using an up tilt or any aerial, with these combos being possible at a variety of percentages using various moves. Much weaker in the Japanese version and it has a smaller hitbox in the PAL versions.}}
===[[Announcer]] call===
<gallery>
Jigglypuff English Announcer SSB.wav|English/Chinese
Jigglypuff Japanese Announcer SSB.wav|Japanese
Jigglypuff French Announcer SSB.wav|French
Jigglypuff German Announcer SSB.wav|German
</gallery>


===[[On-screen appearance]]===
===[[On-screen appearance]]===
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===[[Taunt]]===
===[[Taunt]]===
{{Taunt/SSB|char=Jigglypuff|desc=Inflates, puts its arms in front of it, then rocks to its right, then to its left, then to its right again, accompanied by it blinking and saying "Jigglypuff!" ({{ja|プリプリーン!|Puri Purīn!}}<!-- Purin is the Japanese name of Jigglypuff -->). Interesting in the Japanese version, the taunt has a slightly different animation, with Jigglpyuff blinking at different times. The taunt also cannot be cancelled as early in the Japanese version.
{{Taunt/SSB|char=Jigglypuff|desc=Inflates, puts its arms in front of it, then rocks to its right, then to its left, then to its right again, accompanied by it blinking and saying "Jigglypuff!" ({{ja|プリプリーン!|Puri Purīn!}}<!-- Purin is the Japanese name of Jigglypuff -->). Interestingly in the Japanese version, the taunt has a slightly different animation, with Jigglpyuff blinking at different times. The taunt also cannot be cancelled as early in the Japanese version.
}}
}}


===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
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|victory-desc=A cover of a portion of the main theme of ''Pokémon''.
|victory-desc=A cover of a portion of the main theme of ''Pokémon''.
|desc-1=Jiggles (also its character select animation).
|desc-1=Jiggles around, then faces the camera directly (also its character select animation).
|desc-2=Nods.
|desc-2=Swings its body from side to side and nods.
|desc-3=Rests.
|desc-3=Rests and suddenly wakes up.
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==In [[Competitive play]]==
==In [[competitive play]]==
===Matchups===
===Most historically significant players===
====International versions====
:''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff players (SSB)]]''
{{SSB64MatchupTable|jigglypuff=y}}
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====Japanese version====
*{{Sm|CTG|USA}} - The second best Jigglypuff player in the world. He has shown major Jigglypuff results only behind wangera with 5th at {{Trn|Shine 2017}} and 9th at {{Trn|GENESIS 5}}. He is the only person to be ranked in the top 20 on the 64 League Rankings for two years in a row as a solo Jigglypuff main, doing so in [[2017 64 League Rankings|2017]] and [[2018 64 League Rankings|2018]] and has been on the rankings since its inception.
{{SSB64MatchupTable-JPN|jigglypuff=y}}
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} - One of the best ''Smash 64'' players of all time who is efficient with the entire cast. He won {{Trn|Apex 2014}} only using Jigglypuff and beating top players such as {{Sm|Moyashi}} and {{Sm|Mariguas}}, which marks the only North American major the character has ever taken.
*{{Sm|Ron|p=Smash 64|Japan}} - A player during the old-school era with very rare showings. Despite this, he won the first ever Kansai event with {{Trn|1st Kansai}}, taking it over players such as Moyashi and placed 3rd during {{Trn|2nd Kansai}}.
*{{Sm|takuro~|Japan}} - The second best Jigglypuff player in Japan. He held some of the best Jigglypuff results in the country before wangera competed with a 2nd at {{Trn|Kanto 2011}} where he picked up a notable win over {{Sm|Prince}} and 5th place at {{Trn|Kanto 2014}}. He continued to compete with high results in Kanto events before retiring in 2018.
*{{Sm|wangera|Japan}} - The best Jigglypuff player of all time. Won {{Trn|Kanto 2016}}, being the first solo Jigglypuff player to win a Japanese tournament since Ron's run at 1st Kansai. He has shown some of the best Jigglypuff results seen in North America as well, with his 3rd at {{Trn|GENESIS 3}} and 5th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2016}}.
*{{Sm|Waxy:Joe|USA}} - The second best Jigglypuff player in the United States in the recent meta. Some of his best performances are 9th at {{Trn|Xanadu Origins}} and 25th at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2023}}, the latter being where he defeated {{Sm|Alvin}} and {{Sm|tacos}}. He is currently ranked 31st on the [[2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings]].
*{{Sm|YBOMBB|Canada}} - One of the best players from Canada using Jigglypuff as a co-main. He has placed 4th at {{Trn|The Big House 9}} and 9th at {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, as well as beating {{Sm|Preston}} and {{Sm|Nintendude}} with the character. He was at one point considered the best player in Ontario during the [[Ontario Power Rankings|September 2014]] rankings.
*{{Sm|Yunque|USA}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the United States before going inactive after 2018. His best performances were back-to-back 9ths at {{Trn|Shine 2016}} and {{Trn|Shine 2017}}. He became the second solo Jigglypuff player to be ranked on the 64 League Rankings consecutively for two years, doing so with 47th and 48th placement on the [[2017 64 League Rankings|2017]] and [[2018 64 League Rankings|2018]] rankings, respectively.


===Notable players===
===Tier placement and history===
:''See also: [[:Category:Jigglypuff professionals (SSB)]]''
Jigglypuff's tier placement has stayed relatively consistent throughout the metagame as a mid-tier character. It was placed at 6th place on the first ''SSB64'' tier list. With a solid recovery and edgeguarding ability, it could hold its own against high tiers with exploitable recoveries like {{SSB|Ness}}. As time went on, however, its low survivability became more apparent, not helped by the rise of characters that it struggled with such as {{SSB|Fox}} and {{SSB|Yoshi}}, the former whose up smash allowed for early kills, and the latter with amazing shield pressure. All this led to it dropping to 9th place in the second tier list, at the bottom of B tier. Jigglypuff would eventually rise again to 8th in the third tier list, and then again to 6th in the fourth tier list, largely because of favorable tournament results it achieved at the time. Jigglypuff is currently 7th on the Japanese tier list; this lower position is due to [[Rest]] being a far weaker kill option compared to international versions.
''Numbers in brackets indicate position in [[64 League Rankings]] 2017''
*{{Sm|CTG|USA}} (#38) - 5th at [[Get On My Level 2018]], 9th at [[GENESIS 5]].
*{{Sm|DarkGentleman|USA}} - Ranked 5th in [[New York City Power Rankings]] in 2018.
*{{Sm|Darkhorse|USA}} (#45) - Captain Falcon main that occasionally plays Jigglypuff and Donkey Kong.
*{{Sm|Den-Chan|Japan}} - Japan's original best Jigglypuff main, 9th at Kanto 2014
*{{Sm|HAMMERHEART|USA}} (#43) - Dual mains Samus and Jigglypuff.
*{{Sm|Hassan|Japan}} - placed 7th at [[Kansai 2015]]
*{{Sm|Isai|USA}} (#11) - Won [[Apex 2014]] using only Jigglypuff.
*{{Sm|Pucchin|Japan}} - placed 13th at [[Kansai 2017]].
*{{Sm|Ringedge|Canada}} - Fox/Jigglypuff main, 17th at [[GENESIS 5]]
*{{Sm|Ryuka|Japan}} - placed 9th at [[Kanto 2017]]
*{{Sm|Sutekina Stacy|Japan}} - placed 9th at [[Kanto 2017]]
*{{Sm|tacos|USA}} (#14) - Yoshi main with multiple secondaries.
*{{Sm|takuro~|Japan}} - Japan's 2nd best Jigglypuff, has some high placing at [[Kanto (tournament series)|Kanto]] tournaments (2011: 2nd, 2014 & 2017: 5th)
*{{Sm|wangera|Japan}} (#6) A Top 5 player in Japan, considered to be the best Jigglypuff in the World.
*{{Sm|YBOMBB|Canada}} (#31 (2016)) One of the best 5 players in Canada.
*{{Sm|Yunque|USA}} (#47) - Placed 9th at [[Tournament:Shine 2016|Shine 2016]].


==Techniques==
==Techniques==
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[[File:SSB64 Jigglypuff Teleport.gif|thumb|Jigglypuff performing a teleport.]]
[[File:SSB64 Jigglypuff Teleport.gif|thumb|Jigglypuff performing a teleport.]]
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{{Main|Teleport (SSB)}}
A technique that allows Jigglypuff to slide forward a moderate distance. Jigglypuff can attack, jump, or perform other actions out of the slide (it even allows it to go offstage), and with it giving it some speed, it can be used for movement, faster than just [[dashing]] due to Jigglypuff's low dashing speed.
A technique that allows Jigglypuff to gain a quick forward burst of movement during a run. Jigglypuff can attack, jump, or perform other actions out of the slide (it even allows it to go offstage), and the speed boost can be used to surprise opponents at a distance, due to the large boost over Jigglypuff's normal running speed.


===Rising Pound===
===Rising Pound===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Jigglypuff, along with Pikachu, are technically the first two playable characters in ''Smash'' to actually be neutral characters rather than either heroes or villains. This is most likely due to the fact that unlike the human characters in ''Pokémon'', the Pokémon themselves do not have any sense of morality, and therefore do not belong in either alignment, instead willingly choosing to side with whatever alignment said humans are on.
*On the [[Character selection screen]], Jigglypuff's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green}}''.
*Jigglypuff, along with Pikachu, are also the first two playable characters in Smash whose actual genders are never revealed. (as with all other playable Pokémon characters except for [[Mewtwo]], who is technically genderless due to it being a legendary, up until the introduction of the [[Pokémon Trainer]] in ''[[Brawl]]'') This is most likely due to the fact that the first game was released long before the concept of genders was introduced in the ''Pokémon'' games proper, explaining why all Pokémon are referred via gender-neutral pronouns such as "it" regardless of said Pokémon's actual gender.
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 07:37, August 5, 2024

This article is about Jigglypuff's appearance in Super Smash Bros. For this Pokémon in other contexts, see Jigglypuff.
Jigglypuff
in Super Smash Bros.
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Universe Pokémon
Other playable appearances in Melee
in Brawl
in SSB4
in Ultimate
Availability Unlockable
Tier B (6) (North America)
? (8) (Japan)
Jigglypuff (SSB)

Jigglypuff (プリン, Purin) is an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Mainly included due to its popularity in the anime at the time, Jigglypuff is notable for its similar appearance and nature to Kirby, and the fact that they share a lot of moves makes them semi-clones. It is the floatiest and lightest character in the game, a trait it has kept in subsequent appearances.

Jigglypuff is voiced by Mika Kanai in Japanese, Rachael Lillis in English, Guylaine Gibert in French, and Mara Winzer in German. Some of Mika Kanai's recordings are from episodes 45 and 62 of the Pokémon anime. Rachael Lillis recalled not having any visual reference when recording her own lines.[1]

Jigglypuff ranks 6th, right in the middle of the tier list, in the B tier. It is notable for being the lightest, floatiest, and lowest gravity character in the game. Jigglypuff has many low knockback attacks, which when combined with its floatiness, can be abused to its advantage in several combos against heavier characters, especially by gimping them or carrying them all the way to the lateral blast lines. It also has some moves with disproportionate power, like its up smash, back throw, and the famous Rest. However, because Jigglypuff is so light and floaty, it is very easy to KO. In addition, Jigglypuff lacks a rising up special move for recovery, forcing it to rely on its remaining midair jumps and Pound to recover.

Jigglypuff's pros are considered to be on par with its flaws, and because of this, it has some favorable to even matchups in the current metagame, and has achieved above average tournament representation and results. However, Jigglypuff ranks worse in Japan at 8th, due to the higher strengths some other characters have in comparison to Jigglypuff.

How to unlock[edit]

Complete 1P Game, then defeat Jigglypuff on Saffron City.

Note: Jigglypuff can be unlocked after Ness and/or Captain Falcon if criteria for the latter two is fulfilled during the 1P Game.

Attributes[edit]

Jigglypuff's ending picture in Super Smash Bros.

Most of Jigglypuff's moveset consists of low knockback attacks. Its great aerial mobility makes up for the fact that it has the second slowest dash speed. It can also use the teleport technique to help with its ground game. Jigglypuff also has in its arsenal surprisingly powerful finishing attacks, such as its up smash.

Jigglypuff's ground attacks are generally slow and weak, other than its smashes. Neutral attack, forward tilt, and down tilt have little use in general. Up tilt is also weak but can be used for combos at low-mid percentages, and it can lead into an up smash or Rest as a finisher. Forward smash is a decent finisher at high percents, up smash is one of the strongest in the game, while down smash sends the opponent at a semi-spike trajectory, making it useful for edgeguarding. Jigglypuff has some good aerials, with a good edgeguarding ability. Its down air can meteor smash, but its weak which makes it better at setting follow ups.

Jigglypuff has a unique set of special moves, which can be considered "extreme". They all tend to have incredible strengths bundled with terrible weaknesses. Its neutral special move (Pound) has short range (like all of Jigglypuff's moves) and a decent amount of startup lag, but it also does high damage, solid knockback, a lot of shield damage, and can easily give Jigglypuff additional recovery, especially horizontally. Its down special move (Rest) is known for having incredible strength if it connects, considerable ending lag, zero startup, poor range, and providing invincibility frames until its eyes close. It is an excellent combo finisher, and can be comboed into from a variety of follow ups such as up tilt, down air and up air. Its forward throw can be comboed into Rest for a kill at mid percents against fast fallers like Captain Falcon, Fox, Link along with characters with high falling speed such as Yoshi and Donkey Kong, which is known as the Space animal slayer. Its up special move, Sing, puts opponents to sleep, but unlike in future games, it keeps opponents asleep longer at low percentages. This allows it to start combos at low percents.

On the receiving end, Jigglypuff's floatiness, low weight, and small size make it difficult to land long combos on it. Furthermore, Jigglypuff's slow falling speed, five midair jumps, good air speed, and Rising Pounds allow it to recover from almost any distance horizontally. On the downside, its vertical recovery is very bad due to only three of its midair jumps giving actual height (its fourth midair jump gives next to no height, and its fifth merely slows its descent) and it lacking a rising up special move. This makes it very vulnerable to meteor smashes and semi-spike attacks like Fox's Shine spike. Also, Jigglypuff's slow falling speed makes it very easy to juggle, and very vulnerable to characters with powerful vertical finishers, such as Fox with his up smash and up aerial. Light weight also has its downside, as Jigglypuff will often be knocked out at earlier then any other character. If Jigglypuff's shield breaks when there is no ceiling, it will be Star KOed, so Jigglypuff players must be very careful when shielding multi-hit attacks and attacks that cause high shield damage. This is problematic in certain matchups, like Yoshi, who posses strong shield break combos.

Differences between game versions[edit]

NTSC-J to NTSC-U[edit]

Jigglypuff was buffed overall in the transition to NTSC-U, with the longer range on its down smash helping it edgeguard opponents, and the much higher power of Rest making it a go-to finisher out of a combo. However, the removal of momentum sliding slightly hurts its approach, and the strengthening of DI makes its combos easier to escape, especially those involving dair. Overall, Jigglypuff is slightly better than in the Japanese version.

Aesthetics[edit]

  • Change Jigglypuff has all new voice clips due to its name change from "Purin" to "Jigglypuff".
  • Change Jigglypuff has a different blinking pattern while taunting.

Attributes[edit]

  • Buff Taunt has less ending lag (FAF 67 → 61).
  • Nerf The removal of momentum sliding slightly hinders Jigglypuff's approach.

Ground attacks[edit]

  • Buff Down smash has more range on both sides as its foot hitboxes have been repositioned to cover the space past Jigglypuff's feet rather than its legs (x offset: 100 → 200).

Special attacks[edit]

  • Buff Rest deals more damage (14% → 20%) and knockback (20 (base), 140 (scaling) → 60/120), significantly improving its KO potential.
  • Change Rest now makes the ping sound effect when it connects rather than a heavy kick sound.

NTSC-U to PAL[edit]

Jigglypuff was nerfed in its transition to PAL. While it indirectly benefits from the Teleport glitch covering more distance, which in turn gives Jigglypuff better approach options, down aerial and especially Rest have smaller hitboxes; making them harder to land.

Aesthetics[edit]

  • Change Jigglypuff has all new voice clips when the game is set to French or German due to its name change from "Jigglypuff" to "Rondoudou" and "Pummeluff" respectively. This is specific to the European version of the game, as the Australian version and iQue version only contains English.

Attributes[edit]

  • Buff Teleport goes farther, making it a better approach option.

Aerial attacks[edit]

  • Nerf Down aerial has smaller hitboxes (180u/180u → 170u/170u).
  • Nerf Down aerial auto-cancels later (frame 33 → 40).

Specials[edit]

  • Nerf Rest has a catastrophically smaller hitbox (130u → 60u).

Moveset[edit]

For a gallery of Jigglypuff's hitboxes, see here.

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Jigglypuff's aerial attacks
  Name Damage Description
Neutral attack Left Tap (左たたき) / Right Tap (右たたき) 3% Jigglypuff performs two stubby punches. The first hit is usually used in the middle of combos for some extra damage. The second hit has a bit more ending lag, but it deals more damage and it launches opponents upwards, giving it setup potential. It is overall similar to Kirby's, but with more startup lag, and Jigglypuff has no rapid jab.
4%
Forward tilt Rolling Kick (まわしげり, Roundhouse Kick) 8% Circles in place and kicks. Can be angled. Very weak for a forward tilt, but it does not have too much ending lag.
Up tilt Back Kick (うしろあしげり) 10% Swings a foot behind, hitting above its head for a low knockback attack that sends the opponent up at a steep angle. If hit at the correct spot, this attack can be used repeatedly as an u-tilt chain or as a setup for more powerful attacks. However, at low percents, the sourspot (closest to Jigglypuff) is very punishable and has knockback similar to a jab. It is, essentially, a slower, weaker version of Kirby's version, with a longer animation and less disjointed range.
Down tilt Leg Sweep (あしばらい) 10% Jigglypuff kicks forwards while crouching. The move sends the opponent upwards at a 70 degree angle. The move has high startup and ending lag, giving it limited utility.
Dash attack Sliding (スライディング) 10% (clean), 6% (late) A generic dash attack, Jigglypuff trips over and slides, hitting opponents in front of it.
Forward smash Lunge Kick (とびこみげり) 16% (clean), 10% (late) This attack sends Jigglypuff forward with a quick burst of speed. It is similar to Kirby's forward smash, except it has more startup lag, and it deals less damage and knockback. Despite this, Jigglypuff's forward smash still has low startup lag for a forward smash and it still has above average knockback, making it a solid forward smash overall.
Up smash Headbutt (ずつき) 18% (clean), 10% (late) Rocks its head back then forward for an attack. The move comes out fairly quickly, and it sends the opponent upwards, dealing high damage and very high knockback. It is one of the strongest up smashes in the game. At the last few frames of the attack, the move launches opponents horizontally, and deals much less damage and knockback. It is overall a solid up smash.
Down smash Jiggly Split (りょうあしげり, Double-Footed Kick) 16% (clean), 10% (late) Does a split, sending opponents on either side at a somewhat low angle. The hitbox extends quite a bit beyond Jigglypuff's feet, and this disjointed hitbox is most often used for edgeguarding, as it allows the player to avoid getting hit by the recovering opponent, while still being able to prevent the opponent from grabbing the ledge. It can also attack opponents already on the ledge. Has noticeably less range in the Japanese version.
Neutral aerial Jigglypuff Kick (プリンキック) 14% (clean), 9% (late) Extends a foot out, sending the opponent back. It is similar to Kirby's, although it is slower and weaker. It is the slowest neutral aerial in the game in terms of startup lag although it still comes out fairly quickly. It has above average knockback, has a noticeably disjointed hitbox, and lasts for quite a while, making it a great spacing and edgeuarding option.
Forward aerial Front Kick (まえげり) 13% (clean), 9% (late) Leans back and extends both feet out. The attack is not particularly strong, but it can be used for combos.
Back aerial Spinning Back Kick (うしろげり) 13% (clean), 9% (late) Spins and kicks backwards. Back aerial is fairly weak, and it can be chained into itself multiple times. The move does have short range however.
Up aerial Clean Sweep (なぎはらい) 16% Slaps upwards, making an arc with its arm, sending opponents upward with high knockback. The hitbox extends throughout its body. Because the knockback is consistent throughout the hitbox, if the opponent is hit at the lower part of the hitbox, it may set up for aerial combos. Can KO floaty opponents at moderately high percents.
Down aerial Spinning Kick (かいてんげり) 3% (hits 1-10), 30% (total), 3% (landing) Like all drill kicks (other than Kirby's), this attack has very low knockback and traps the opponent. When Jigglypuff lands while hitting the opponent with this attack, it can be followed up with almost any ground attack, depending on the DI. It is a very weak meteor smash, but can nonetheless be used for edgeguarding. 3% per hit (total 10 hits). The move also has a landing hit, which can actually be quite useful, as the move has very low landing lag.
Grab Grab (つかみ)
Forward throw Tornado Throw (たつまきなげ) 14% Jigglypuff throws the opponents straight up. This is both bad and good, as the attack rarely KOs and can't set up edgeguards, but at low percentages, it can be useful for combos.
Back throw Brain Buster (ブレーンバスター) 16% Jigglypuff slams the opponent backwards. It is overall a fairly standard back throw, having a good amount of power.
Forward roll
Back roll
Techs
Floor attack (front)
Floor getups (front)
6% Spins around on both sides, kicks, then gets up.
Floor attack (back)
Floor getups (back)
6% Spins around on both sides, kicks, then gets up.
Edge attack (fast)
Edge getups (fast)
4% Does a flip while curling and sticks it's foot out.
Edge attack (slow)
Edge getups (slow)
4% Slowly gets up and lunges forward with its body. Will not hit foes right next to the ledge where Jigglypuff is.
Neutral special Pound 13% Does a punch forward which gives a bit of distance forward in midair. Usually used as a recovery move, as it can be aimed upwards and down, the former is referred to as Rising Pound and, when combined with midair jumps, can give Jigglypuff a good horizontal recovery, although an accidental input will cause Jigglypuff to use Sing, not useful for recovery. (This technique is required to complete Jigglypuff's Board the Platforms level.) The hitbox stays out surprisingly long and the attack does high shield damage. During the end lag, Jigglypuff can fast fall.
Up special Sing Jigglypuff sings while staying in place and creating music waves. Any nearby grounded opponents will be sent to sleep if they get caught by the waves. Unlike in later games, opponents sleep for longer at lower percentages. Unlike most up specials, it is not a recovery move, and will most certainly lead to a self-destruct if used offstage due to its long ending lag. The move heavily suffers from having its short range (hampered by the fact that it does not work on aerial or shielding opponents), long startup lag and extremely long ending lag, with the entire move taking 3 seconds to complete. Even at lower percents, the opponent can mash out of the sleep and punish Jigglypuff before Jigglypuff has even finished singing. Jigglypuff can use Sing after a teleport to use the move while approaching but overall, it is considered one of the worst moves in the game, with its extreme flaws making it borderline useless.
Down special Rest 20%, 14% (NTSC-J) Falls asleep for approximately 4 seconds, unable to perform any action during its duration. Jigglypuff has brief intangibility during the startup until its eyes close. However, with the extreme ending lag, it is not a good option to dodge attacks with, as the opponent can use almost any attack afterwards. Similar to Sing, using this move offstage will lead to a self-destruct. Normally, it leaves Jigglypuff very vulnerable, but if the opponent is right next to it, they will be sent flying by the attack. It is a powerful move (more powerful than the Falcon Punch if used near the horizontal blastzone) that deals a lot of damage, has high knockback, and can be combo'd into using an up tilt or any aerial, with these combos being possible at a variety of percentages using various moves. Much weaker in the Japanese version and it has a smaller hitbox in the PAL versions.

Announcer call[edit]

On-screen appearance[edit]

  • Releases from a Poké Ball, similar to Pikachu.
JigglypuffOnScreenAppearanceSSB.gif

Taunt[edit]

  • Inflates, puts its arms in front of it, then rocks to its right, then to its left, then to its right again, accompanied by it blinking and saying "Jigglypuff!" (プリプリーン!). Interestingly in the Japanese version, the taunt has a slightly different animation, with Jigglpyuff blinking at different times. The taunt also cannot be cancelled as early in the Japanese version.
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Crowd cheer[edit]

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English Japanese
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Description *clap* Jiggly- *clap* -puff Pur-in
Pitch Group chant Group chant

Victory poses[edit]

A cover of a portion of the main theme of Pokémon.
  • Jiggles around, then faces the camera directly (also its character select animation).
  • Swings its body from side to side and nods.
  • Rests and suddenly wakes up.
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In competitive play[edit]

Most historically significant players[edit]

See also: Category:Jigglypuff players (SSB)
  • USA CTG - The second best Jigglypuff player in the world. He has shown major Jigglypuff results only behind wangera with 5th at Shine 2017 and 9th at GENESIS 5. He is the only person to be ranked in the top 20 on the 64 League Rankings for two years in a row as a solo Jigglypuff main, doing so in 2017 and 2018 and has been on the rankings since its inception.
  • USA Isai - One of the best Smash 64 players of all time who is efficient with the entire cast. He won Apex 2014 only using Jigglypuff and beating top players such as Moyashi and Mariguas, which marks the only North American major the character has ever taken.
  • Japan Ron - A player during the old-school era with very rare showings. Despite this, he won the first ever Kansai event with 1st Kansai, taking it over players such as Moyashi and placed 3rd during 2nd Kansai.
  • Japan takuro~ - The second best Jigglypuff player in Japan. He held some of the best Jigglypuff results in the country before wangera competed with a 2nd at Kanto 2011 where he picked up a notable win over Prince and 5th place at Kanto 2014. He continued to compete with high results in Kanto events before retiring in 2018.
  • Japan wangera - The best Jigglypuff player of all time. Won Kanto 2016, being the first solo Jigglypuff player to win a Japanese tournament since Ron's run at 1st Kansai. He has shown some of the best Jigglypuff results seen in North America as well, with his 3rd at GENESIS 3 and 5th at Super Smash Con 2016.
  • USA Waxy:Joe - The second best Jigglypuff player in the United States in the recent meta. Some of his best performances are 9th at Xanadu Origins and 25th at Super Smash Con 2023, the latter being where he defeated Alvin and tacos. He is currently ranked 31st on the 2023 Smash 64 Power Rankings.
  • Canada YBOMBB - One of the best players from Canada using Jigglypuff as a co-main. He has placed 4th at The Big House 9 and 9th at Apex 2013, as well as beating Preston and Nintendude with the character. He was at one point considered the best player in Ontario during the September 2014 rankings.
  • USA Yunque - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the United States before going inactive after 2018. His best performances were back-to-back 9ths at Shine 2016 and Shine 2017. He became the second solo Jigglypuff player to be ranked on the 64 League Rankings consecutively for two years, doing so with 47th and 48th placement on the 2017 and 2018 rankings, respectively.

Tier placement and history[edit]

Jigglypuff's tier placement has stayed relatively consistent throughout the metagame as a mid-tier character. It was placed at 6th place on the first SSB64 tier list. With a solid recovery and edgeguarding ability, it could hold its own against high tiers with exploitable recoveries like Ness. As time went on, however, its low survivability became more apparent, not helped by the rise of characters that it struggled with such as Fox and Yoshi, the former whose up smash allowed for early kills, and the latter with amazing shield pressure. All this led to it dropping to 9th place in the second tier list, at the bottom of B tier. Jigglypuff would eventually rise again to 8th in the third tier list, and then again to 6th in the fourth tier list, largely because of favorable tournament results it achieved at the time. Jigglypuff is currently 7th on the Japanese tier list; this lower position is due to Rest being a far weaker kill option compared to international versions.

Techniques[edit]

Teleport[edit]

Jigglypuff performing a teleport.
Main article: Teleport (SSB)

A technique that allows Jigglypuff to gain a quick forward burst of movement during a run. Jigglypuff can attack, jump, or perform other actions out of the slide (it even allows it to go offstage), and the speed boost can be used to surprise opponents at a distance, due to the large boost over Jigglypuff's normal running speed.

Rising Pound[edit]

Main article: Rising Pound

Using Pound and tilting the control stick up immediately after will cause Jigglypuff to rise up during the move's animation, which can largely increase its horizontal recovery, and is its only real shot at vertical recovery outside its midair jumps.

Fake ledge jump[edit]

See Fake ledge jumping

Description[edit]

The Balloon PKMN with the big, round eyes. It sings a soothing melody, sending those that hear it to sleep. When mad, it puffs itself up. As a Balloon PKMN, its body is light, weak, and easy to knock away.

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Alternate costumes[edit]

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