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|image = [[File:Jigglypuff SSB4.png|250px|Jigglypuff]]

|ssbgame4     = Ultimate

|ranking = 55

Jigglypuff is currently ranked 55th out of 55 on the [[tier list]], placing it at the bottom of the G tier and the entire tier list itself. This is a slight drop from its already near-bottom ranking in ''Brawl'' and is its worst placement in the series. Jigglypuff retains its strong air game due to its high aerial mobility thanks to its very fast [[air speed]] and multiple [[midair jump]]s, as well as good [[juggling]] ability thanks to its fast and long-lasting aerial attacks. All of these attributes facilitate a strong [[edgeguarding]] potential, and allow it to perform its signature [[Wall of Pain]] technique, although not with quite the same potency, while its neutral and back aerials are potent KOing options, include a now-buffed [[Rest]].  

However, Jigglypuff is strongly held back by its poor ground game, due to its poor mobility on the ground and short [[range]] on most of its attacks, including its grab. Furthermore, Jigglypuff has significant difficulty in KOing opponents, as it has few reliable KO moves, and a majority of them feature considerable amounts of lag that cause them to be unsafe in most scenarios. In addition, Jigglypuff is prone to air release combos from several characters within 10 frames that can either combo or kill. Its endurance is unarguably the worst in the game, as it is extremely floaty and possesses the lowest [[weight]] in the game, further exacerbated by the new [[rage]] mechanic and weaker [[shield]]s.  

Jigglypuff is considered non-viable for tournament play, though a number of players have made some impacts at tournaments, with {{Sm|LeeT}} notably placing 33rd at [[Shine 2016]] and 49th at [[CEO 2017]] while exclusively using Jigglypuff. Despite this, Jigglypuff continues to have only a small playerbase, and it has notably failed to receive any [[buff]]s from [[update]]s in the game.

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Jigglypuff's main strength is its formidable air game. Excluding back aerial, all of its aerial attacks have lingering hitboxes and, in the case of down aerial, multiple hits. Their duration is the primary reason Jigglypuff is deceptively difficult to challenge in the air, as opponents will most likely collide within an attack's final frames. All of its aerials, aside from up aerial, also have enough range to be [[spacing|spaced]] correctly thanks to Jigglypuff's aerial mobility, allowing it to zone and [[approach]] opponents safely in the air. Each of Jigglypuff's aerials also have their own distinct strengths. Neutral aerial is its fastest aerial and one of the strongest [[sex kick]]s in the game, even when stale, and can easily [[gimp]] poor recoveries due to its late hitbox being sufficiently strong enough to do so. Due to its speed and power, it also works as a good [[out of shield]] or approach option, and its long duration allows it to break combos. Forward aerial has the second weakest knockback of Jigglypuff's aerials, but this grants it good combo potential in return. It can also easily put opponents off-stage, and is the main component of the [[wall of pain]] technique: once an opponent with a poor recovery is launched off-stage, Jigglypuff can follow up with several other forward aerials until they reach the blast zone, where Jigglypuff can finish the opponent off with another forward or a neutral aerial. Back aerial is Jigglypuff's strongest aerial, KOing reliably at 135%, and having a remarkable range, given Jigglypuff's small size. It is also safe on shield due to its high damage output and above average hitlag, though it is also its slowest aerial, making it a bit predictable. Up aerial has a deceptively long-lasting hitbox, which can be problematic for any opponent that has issues dealing with [[juggling]], and it is also a situational finisher near the upper blast line. Lastly, down aerial can be used as a highly damaging out of shield or pressuring option, dealing up to 14% damage, and has low ending lag. It can sometimes also work as an anti-juggling option against characters with slow aerial mobility or moves.

Jigglypuff's unmatched floatiness, very fast air speed, multiple jumps and strong air game give it a tremendous off-stage presence. Due to lacking a traditional [[recovery]] move, its recovery is fairly susceptible to gimping, though its other attributes make its recovery very effective regardless. Its fast air acceleration also allows it to disorient opponents that attempt to [[edgeguard]] it. With the aid of [[Pound]], it can also stall its recovery and protect its landing. Jigglypuff is fearsome at edgeguarding: with proper spacing and good timing, it can gimp all but the farthest distanced recoveries without being put at risk; {{SSB4|Cloud}}, {{SSB4|Ness}}, {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} and {{SSB4|Little Mac}} are perhaps the most susceptible to its edgeguarding, as their recoveries lack both speed and resilience, while the latter four performances against Jigglypuff revolve around maintaining stage control most of the time.

Finally, Jigglypuff has a trump card in [[Rest]], its signature move; it has very high vertical knockback at all percentages, to the point where it can reliably KO any character at 70%, but KOs most characters at as early as 50%. It hits on frame 2 with a [[flower]] effect and has full [[intangibility]] until Jigglypuff closes its eyes. In addition to being an incredible [[punishment]] option, the threat of Rest forces opponents to be very careful when using laggy moves, especially due to Jigglypuff's ability to perform an occasionally situational true combo into it. The easiest way to confirm a Rest is with forward aerial: hitting with the move's final frames will lead into an unavoidable Rest, which becomes even more potent if used in the air or with high [[rage]]. Depending on the opponent's falling speed, a jump may be necessary to reach them. Another reliable way to confirm one is by landing with up aerial: should Jigglypuff land immediately after hitting the opponent, Rest can be landed without fail. This combo works optimally on platforms due to its limited percentage range and its ability to KO as low as 35%.

Up tilt can also lead into Rest, which can be used to rack up at least 30%, but opponents can be launched too far away past low percentages. Lastly, retreating with down aerial can also work, but aside from being the hardest to perform, it is also the least likely to succeed. Other methods of safely using Rest involve [[crouching]], [[buffering]], a [[footstool jump]], a [[jab reset]], or interrupting an opposing neutral attack, though few characters are vulnerable to these methods, and they usually require impeccable timing. Platforms can be a saving grace when considering Rest, as they can lead into 0% KO confirms on certain characters and, if they are moving, can make it a bit harder to punish. For all its potential, however, Rest has the slowest [[interruptibility]] in the game, allowing Jigglypuff to move only after five and a half seconds if the move is inputted, making it easy to punish, even if it KOs the opponent, and thus being a gamble to attempt in almost any circumstance.  

However, Jigglypuff is held back by numerous weaknesses, which are severe enough to almost outweigh its strengths. The most detrimental is its survivability: Jigglypuff's stats result in it having the shortest endurance in the game. As a result, it can be knocked out as early as 35% with a sufficiently strong attack. The introduction of rage is an additional burden, since opponents can send it flying even earlier, in some instances a combo being all it takes for Jigglypuff to be KO'd even at 0%. These drawbacks force Jigglypuff to play extremely cautiously, as any damage taken can prove dangerous in the long run. Adding insult to injury, Jigglypuff's [[shield jump]] has enough force to KO it even from the very bottom of [[Palutena's Temple]]. This makes shielding very risky at low percentages, as the possibly survivable punishes normally received after a shield break are replaced by a guaranteed KO that can only be stopped by a ceiling.  

Furthermore, Jigglypuff has a very problematic ground game. While most of its ground moves are fast in proportion to their power, its lack of range and slow grounded approach prevent it from racking up large amounts of damage with only a few moves. This is worsened when considering the utility of its grounded attacks: neutral attack's incredible speed can lead into additional follow-ups, forward tilt is fast and highly damaging, up tilt can KO at unusually low percentages, and down tilt is a [[semi-spike]] with high base knockback. As for its smash attacks, forward smash has surprisingly high knockback scaling, while down smash has intangibility and the lowest launch angle of any other conventional semi-spike. Its grab game also has similar issues: while Jigglypuff has some of the fastest grabs in the game and the second most damaging set of throws (tied with Ganondorf and being surpassed only by {{SSB4|Bowser}}), the former have very short range and the latter lack any follow-ups or KO potential, with its strongest throw, up throw, not being able to KO reliably even well beyond 200%[https://youtu.be/640NC5rmrdk?t=34s]. This also results in Jigglypuff being easily kept at bay by shields without usage of Pound's high [[shield damage]]. Jigglypuff suffers from air release combos due to its high air friction and slow airdodge startup. Several characters can react within 10 frames can combo or even kill. An example would be {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}} at certain percents comboing with up aerial, up aerial, and Boost Kick against Jigglypuff even with little rage for a KO. Another example is {{SSB4|Meta Knight}} using his unavoidable grounded [[Shuttle Loop]] out of air releases. Although Jigglypuff can escape these combos with a well timed Rest, this is extremely risky, and the hitbox will not connect against fighters with disjointed attacks.

Jigglypuff's approach, despite being good in the air, is overall predictable. Most of the time, Jigglypuff might have to be close to the opponent, read its reaction in order to approach, or bait it in order to make its move. Its aerial moves are not good for approaching from a long distance as they are unsafe on shield when late, and its dash attack is terrible at doing so due to its long duration, despite its low cooldown. Coupled with the overall short range on its attacks, it is at a big disadvantage against characters with large disjoints like {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Shulk}}, and Cloud. Its polarizing mobility is also a noticeable flaw. Although it has among the best aerial games in ''SSB4'', its ground movement is one of the worst, as it does not efficiently give Jigglypuff the chance to traverse across the ground quickly like most other [[Weight|lightweight]] characters can, and in turn makes it very troubling on the offensive side of battle should it be going against speedy characters, such as {{SSB4|Sonic}}.

Lastly, all of Jigglypuff's specials are incredibly situational. [[Rollout]] is a chargeable attack that can KO incredibly early no matter where it is used, but is incredibly predictable and its deceptively small hitbox results in it effectively having no priority, despite dealing 14% damage when fully charged. [[Sing]] has awkward timing, little range, does not work on aerial opponents, and, despite not having a hitbox, can be [[counter]]ed. Its [[sleep]] effect can also be shortened with [[button mashing]], reducing its otherwise devastating consequences. As a result, Jigglypuff has no reliable or safe recovery options, instead relying on its remaining jumps and Pound to recover, making it easy to gimp despite its usual off-stage comfort. Rest is very risky to use, and Pound is slow and cannot break shields that are on or near full health.

Overall, Jigglypuff can quickly rack up damage or KO opponents, but can be KO'd just as quickly. Despite this, characters like Ganondorf are also prominent in these areas to a much bigger extent. As a result of its very risky playstyle and mechanics as well as its punish game compared to other characters, its popularity in competitive play remains poor, as it has notoriously low tournament representation and almost no tournament results in singles at high levels of play. Even so, Jigglypuff has already received better representation and results than in ''Brawl'', as it has more dedicated players like {{Sm|CrazieCuban}}, {{Sm|Speclar}}, {{Sm|LeeT}}, {{Sm|MASTER PUFFY}}, {{Sm|RDR7}}, and {{Sm|Serynder}}, who have performed decently within their regions. It should also be noted that Jigglypuff fares much better in [[doubles]] play, as its combination of evasiveness and strength are well-suited to this environment, courtesy of a teammate's attacks giving Jigglypuff many new options.

==Changes from ''Brawl''==

Despite being ranked as the third worst character in ''Brawl'', Jigglypuff has received a mix of buffs and nerfs (both directly and indirectly) in the transition to ''SSB4''. However, in spite of its powerful moves receiving even more strength, it was ultimately nerfed due to its most critical flaws from ''Brawl'' not being addressed, but rather worsened, while its few strengths (such as its air game and edgeguarding ability) have been nerfed.

Jigglypuff is, for the most part, adversely affected by universal gameplay changes. The removal of [[edge-hogging]] gives it a much harder time edgeguarding opponents, and while a number of characters have had their recoveries buffed, Jigglypuff's recovery was overall nerfed, as [[Pound]] grants less momentum than before, only marginally increasing her recovery distance when executed frame-perfectly, while simultaneously slowing it down significantly. Furthermore, her jumps are marginally lower now, and Rollout is now unsafe as a recovery option as Jigglypuff can no longer move left and right while falling after hitting an opponent with it. The addition of [[rage]] hinders its already poor endurance, and it usually cannot survive long enough to make effective use of the mechanic. The changes to [[shield]] mechanics further compound its frailty, as Jigglypuff's unusual shield jump is now a greater liability than in ''Brawl''. However the weakening of shields also allows Pound to break shields more easily, which coupled with the increased strength of [[Rest]], improves Jigglypuff's offensive capabilities somewhat. While Jigglypuff benefits from the drastic changes to [[hitstun]], as it is now able to perform true combos with its aerials again, its nerfed air game counterbalances this issue: its up, down and back aerials (particularly the latter) have increased lag. Its forward aerial, a staple move in previous games, deals less damage and less knockback, making it significantly less useful than before, while its lower short hop removes its notable ability to use two aerials in one short hop. Due to this, a down aerial no longer autocancels from a short hop, nerfing its approach. Its ground game was also weakened, as it no longer has access to [[DACUS]] and its smash attacks now deal less damage and knockback, with the reduction in ending lag for its down and up smashes and its faster dashing speed failing to compensate for this well enough. Because of these changes, its KOing ability is much worse, and even with the changes to hitstun allowing for some hit confirms into Rest, it still has difficulty landing said move.

However, Jigglypuff also received some buffs, most notably Rest's aforementioned power having been largely restored since ''Brawl'', which also scales well with rage. Its neutral and back aerials have been buffed to KO at realistic percentages, at the cost of back aerial's noticeable speed loss due to it being re-purposed as a KOing option. A lot of its moves have slightly reduced lag, improving its approach and speed altogether, albeit for the exchange of less damage. Its dash attack also no longer rebounds with a hitbox, giving it some utility for KOing as well as both a new, albeit situational, approach tactic, and a way to deal with projectiles.  

Even so, these buffs do not compensate at all for the large nerfs it has received. As a result, it is one of the few characters to have been clearly nerfed in its initial transition from ''Brawl'', alongside {{SSB4|Meta Knight}}, {{SSB4|Marth}}, {{SSB4|Falco}}, {{SSB4|Olimar}} and {{SSB4|King Dedede}}, and it is important to note several points: the former three characters (as well as several poorly regarded characters like {{SSB4|Charizard}}, {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} and {{SSB4|Zelda}}) have received buffs over game updates, whereas Jigglypuff has not. Despite the latter two characters not receiving noticeable buffs on game updates, their nerfs in the transition from ''Brawl'' are much less significant when compared to Jigglypuff's more critical flaws and nerfs. The majority of the ''Brawl'' cast has also been buffed to varying degrees, most notably its fellow bottom-tier characters, such as {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Captain Falcon}}. Lastly, it does not really benefit from a slightly more favorable matchup spread due to certain dominant characters from ''Brawl'', such as {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, being nerfed, as they still have clear strengths that Jigglypuff either lacks or said strengths being counterbalanced by Jigglypuff's weaknesses, allowing said characters to overcome Jigglypuff. As such, its standing among the rest of the cast is worse than in ''Brawl'', and it once again lacks viability in competitive play, though its overall potency compared to ''Brawl'' is somewhat debatable due to the more polarized character balance in the former game.

*{{change|Jigglypuff's design has undergone a few changes, much like the other playable Pokémon in ''SSB4''. It now has smaller eyes, which are a brighter shade of cyan and farther apart from each other. Its mouth is also wider, positioned higher and is closed by default, rather than being perpetually open. Like most of the cast, Jigglypuff is also more visually expressive with more exaggerated facial expressions while taking hits, such as wincing or tearing up and scowling, when performing certain attacks.}}

*{{change|Jigglypuff's [[gravity]] is higher (0.05056 → 0.053088).}}

*{{nerf|[[Short hop]] is lower, which prevents Jigglypuff from performing two aerials from a short hop.}}

*{{nerf|The 19% damage increase to shields and the increase to [[shieldstun]] significantly hinder Jigglypuff's endurance.}}

*{{nerf|The removal of [[Edge-hogging|edge hogging]] and the introduction of edge trumping hinder Jigglypuff's edgeguarding game.}}

*{{buff|Neutral attack connects together better due to its new vertical trajectory.}}

*{{nerf|Neutral attack can no longer [[jab reset]], removing Jigglypuff's most reliable way to safely set up [[Rest]] or a charged smash attack from a missed [[tech]]. The second hit also has increased ending lag (11 → 14 frames).}}

*{{buff|Dash attack no longer rebounds, which now makes it capable of blocking projectiles and most attacks. This improves its approach potential.}}

*{{nerf|All smash attacks deal less damage (16%/13% → 15%/12% (forward), 15%/13% → 14%/12% (up), 12% → 11% (down)). However, only forward smash's knockback scaling was compensated (103 → 115), while up and down smashes' were not (100 → 105 (up), 66 → 69 (down)).}}

*{{buff|Up and down smashes have decreased ending lag (35 → 27 frames (up), 37 → 34 frames (down)), making them less situational KO moves despite their reduced power.}}

*{{nerf|The removal of [[DACUS]] slightly hinders Jigglypuff's already slow ground game due to making up smash more situational.}}

*{{buff|Clean neutral aerial deals 1% more damage (10% → 11%) and has increased knockback (20 (base)/90 (scaling) → 30/100), significantly improving its KO potential.}}

*{{change|Forward aerial deals less damage (12%/10% → 9%) and has decreased knockback scaling (108 → 98). This hinders its KO potential, but improves its combo potential.}}  

*{{buff|Back aerial deals 1% more damage (12% → 13%) and has significantly increased knockback (0/10 (base)/90 (scaling) → 0/30/120), making it a viable finisher at high percents.}}

*{{nerf|Back aerial has increased start-up (frame 9 → 12), ending (20 → 27 frames) and landing lag (15 frames → 18). It also has a shorter duration (4 frames → 2) and a slower [[autocancel]] window (frame 23> → 28>). Altogether, these changes significantly hinder its spacing and [[Wall of Pain]] potentials.}}

*{{nerf|Despite Jigglypuff's slightly larger size, Back aerial's range is unchanged, effectively giving it less range relative to Jigglypuff.}}

*{{buff|Up aerial has a longer duration (9 frames → 13) and increased vertical range.}}

*{{nerf|Up aerial has increased startup (8 frames → 9) and ending lag (16 → 24 frames).}}

*{{buff|Down aerial is harder to [[SDI]] out of, has different angles at different parts of the move to help it link, and the last hit deals moderate horizontal knockback, improving its edgeguarding and followup potential.}}

*{{nerf|Down aerial deals 2% less damage if all hits connect (16% → 14%), and the looping hits have less vertical reach. It also has increased start-up lag (frame 5 → 7) and no longer autocancels from a short hop. Its new angle has also caused it to lose its locking potential on the ground.}}

*{{change|Down aerial can now launch opponents backward. This grants it new follow-up options, but makes some of its previous follow-up options impossible to connect if the opponent is sent backwards.}}

*{{buff|The changes to [[hitstun canceling]] improve Jigglypuff's aerial combo game.}}

*{{buff|All grabs have decreased ending lag (23 → 20 frames (standing), 29 → 24 frames (dash), 25 → 22 frames (pivot)).}}

*{{buff|Dash and pivot grabs have decreased start-up lag (frame 10-11 → 8-9 (dash), frame 10-11 → 9-10 (pivot)).}}

*{{nerf|Dash grab has slightly less range, due to not propelling Jigglypuff forward as much when the hitbox comes out.}}

*{{buff|Pummel deals 0.1% more damage (3% → 3.1%) and is faster.}}

*{{buff|Both floor attacks deal 1% more damage (6% → 7%).}}

*{{nerf|Fully charged [[Rollout]] deals 4% less damage (18% → 14%) without proper compensation for the knockback, causing it to kill significantly later. Jigglypuff can also no longer move in midair after hitting an opponent, significantly hindering its recovery potential and safety. Additionally, the move no longer allows Jigglypuff to bypass freeze-frames when landed on an opponent, effectively increasing its ending lag.}}

*{{nerf|Using Rollout in the air now causes its momentum to gradually drop, both reducing its recovery potential and its offensive capabilities in the air. Additionally, slowing down in mid-air by holding in the opposite direction has a much weaker effect on Jigglypuff's momentum, and a new glitch prevents Jigglypuff from curving in mid-air if the user attempts to reverse the direction of Rollout on the same frame that Jigglypuff rolls of a ledge. These changes make it overall easier to cause an accidental [[self-destruct]].}}

*{{change|Rollout travels faster and deals more damage when traveling along slopes, such as on [[Green Hill Zone]] and [[Corneria]], which also potentially allows Jigglypuff to bypass certain [[counterattack]]s by moving too fast for the attack to hit. However, attempting to reverse the direction of Rollout while rolling down a cliff will now result in Jigglypuff being flung forwards off the ground, making self destructs very likely.}}

*{{nerf|Aerial [[Pound]] now loses momentum more quickly, doesn't travel forward as far, and now causes Jigglypuff to start falling downwards before it is able to begin accelerating forwards through the air. All of these factors combined now result in the usage of aerial Pound actually worsening Jigglypuff's horizontal recovery, even when angled upwards, unless executed 100% perfectly or as a mix-up.}}

*{{buff|The 19% damage increase to shields benefits [[Pound]], allowing it to break a shield that is below 70% of its health.}}

*{{buff|[[Sing]] now has a sweetspot nearer to Jigglypuff which puts opponents to sleep for noticeably longer, while the newly added sourspot retains the same sleep duration from previous games. Furthermore, the third soundwave only features the sweetspot, and no sourspot, on top of its slightly longer reach than the first two. Additionally the move now has somewhat increased range, although it still lacks the ability to hit airborne opponents.}}

*{{buff|[[Rest]] deals 5% more damage (15% → 20%), which largely restores its power from ''Melee'' despite having decreased knockback scaling (75 → 66). It also has a larger hitbox (2.6u → 3.4u), even relative to Jigglypuff's size increase, and has decreased ending lag (246 → 226 frames), slightly improving its accuracy and safety.}}

*{{change|The implementation of blast KOs from the upper blast line hinders Rest's safety as a KOing option, due to it possibly allowing the opponent to respawn quickly and have a chance to punish Jigglypuff. However, it also means that the opponent will now usually be KO'd before Jigglypuff when the move is used off-stage. The lengthening of [[screen KO]]s' animations hinders an opponent's chance to punish Jigglypuff, as they now last just as long as [[star KO]]s.}}

*{{nerf|[[Puff Up]] deals 1% less damage (18% → 17%).}}

*{{buff|Puff Up significantly increases Jigglypuff's size, to the point that most stages are entirely covered.}}

*{{change|Puff Up has received a solitary hitbox once Jigglypuff reaches its maximum size and cries, rather than using multiple hitboxes during the shrink that occurs following the cry. This new hitbox deals damage, reasonable knockback (depending on the opponent's damage) and launches at the [[Sakurai angle]], rather than simply blowing the opponent away with a [[Wind|windbox]] (depending on their proximity to Jigglypuff's center mass). With the shrink hitboxes removed, Jigglypuff cannot chain hits against opponents trapped against a wall for massive damage and mounting knockback.}}

*{{change|Puff Up's visual effects have changed. Jigglypuff's eyes continue to glow yellow from the [[Final Smash]] effect when performing Puff Up and it now makes the stage shake.}}

Jigglypuff is notorious for not receiving any direct changes despite being unilaterally considered a bottom-tier character. However, the changes to shield mechanics in updates [[1.1.0]] and [[1.1.1]] indirectly nerfed Jigglypuff, as the increased [[shieldstun]] makes its susceptibility to being instantly KO'd by having its shield broken more of a liability. Conversely, these changes also make Jigglypuff's attacks slightly safer on shield (most notably its back aerial) and benefits Pound's high shield damage output, slightly improving its limited approach. It also slightly benefits from the nerfs given to some of its hardest matchups in game updates, such as {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSB4|Sheik}}, {{SSB4|Zero Suit Samus}}, and {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}. However, it is the one of the only two non-top tier fighters to have never received a single buff (the other being {{SSB4|King Dedede}}), and as such, is currently considered the worst fighter in the game. Overall, Jigglypuff fares considerably worse relative to the cast than it did during the initial release, due to not receiving any truly significant changes from game updates.

|floorbdesc=Kicks in front of itself, then behind itself.  

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|fsdesc=Rapidly inflates itself to a gargantuan size and launches all opponents near it horizontally while saying "Jiggly!" before quickly deflating back to its normal size. Jigglypuff's size is so great when inflating that its body completely takes up smaller stages and even some medium-sized ones, making it difficult to escape, however it can be avoided by grabbing the ledge and dropping off it or simply air dodging just as Jigglypuff is about to say "Jiggly!".  

===Notable players===

*{{Sm|Captain L|Canada}} - Widely considered to be the best Jigglypuff player in the world. As Jigglypuff, he has a win over {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}. Ranked 36th on the [[Panda Global Rankings|Panda Global Rankings v5]].

*{{Sm|Dol|Japan}} - Best Jigglypuff player in Japan.

*{{Sm|Hungrybox|USA}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in United States. 65th at [[UGC Smash Open]] and 65th at [[GameTyrant Expo 2017]]. Has a win over {{Sm|Fatality}}. Notably beat [[Reggie]] with Jigglypuff.

*{{Sm|LeeT|USA}} - One of the best Jigglypuff players in the world. Placed 33rd at [[Shine 2016]], 97th at [[Super Smash Con 2017]] 49th at [[CEO 2017]].

*{{Sm|Mada|USA}} - Currently the only American Jigglypuff solo main in a state-level power ranking, reaching 4th in Idaho. Has a win from {{Sm|POW}}, among other notable Midwest players.

*{{Sm|MASTER PUFFY|Mexico}} - Best Jigglypuff player in Mexico, currently Ranked 47th on the [[Mexican Power Rankings]] and 45th on the [[Wi-Fi Warrior Rank]]. Has wins over {{Sm|Richi}}, {{Sm|Kub4444}}, {{Sm|Yura}}, {{Sm|Dano}} and {{Sm|QROG}}.

*{{Sm|Serynder|USA}} - Formerly the best Jigglypuff player in the world. Has wins over players such as {{Sm|ZD}}.

*{{Sm|Zguh|USA}} - Has a Jigglypuff secondary. Placed 25th at [[Midwest Mayhem 9: Old vs New]].

*{{Sm|BrianYDG|USA}} - Placed 17th at [[Super Smash Con 2015]].

*{{Sm|TheReflexWonder|USA}}

*{{Sm|CrazieCuban|USA}} - Renowned Jigglypuff player in Florida. Has since switched to [[Toon Link (SSB4)|Toon Link]].

*{{Sm|RDR7|USA}} - South Carolinian smash 4 solo Jigglypuff main who was accepted as a top Jigglypuff player while he played. His highest PR placement was 5th.

Jigglypuff continued to languish near the bottom of the tier list, due to still being unchanged positively by game updates while other bottom-tier characters like Zelda and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}} have received numerous buffs. Despite {{Sm|LeeT}} placing 33rd at [[Shine 2016]] while exclusively using Jigglypuff for the tournament's entirety, it was nonetheless ranked 58th, placing it at the very bottom of the entire tier list. This has continued into the third tier list, with the only slight change to its tier status being its reassessment as a low-tier character due to the bottom-tier being abolished. However, some players felt that Jigglypuff has earned a slightly higher placement on the tier list, due to having better results and representation than some characters ranked above it, LeeT placing 49th at CEO 2017 being a notable example. Despite this, Jigglypuff once again ranks dead last at 55th on the fourth and current tier list, even after the exclusion of Miis from the tier list.  

{{Sm|Captain L}} started using Jigglypuff a lot more in tournaments and has gotten impressive placings such as 3rd at [[Flatiron 3]], 25th at [[GENESIS 5]], 2nd at [https://smash.gg/tournament/vancouver-battle-royale-spring-championship-in-partnership-with-bclc/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/259006 Vancouver Battle Royale - Spring Championship], and 2nd at [https://smash.gg/tournament/arcane-tournaments-2018/events/wii-u-singles/brackets/198845 Arcane Tournaments 2018] while taking sets off of {{Sm|John Numbers}}. {{Sm|Larry Lurr}}, {{Sm|BestNess}}, {{Sm|Strike}}, {{Sm|Blank|p=Florida}}, {{Sm|Pandarian}}, and has taken {{Sm|ESAM}} to Game 5 at said tournaments with Jigglypuff. Though these results are bolstered by his use of Pikachu, they nevertheless are more impressive as of late than the results of some of the other low and mid characters ranked above Jigglypuff such as {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, {{SSB4|Kirby}}, {{SSB4|Robin}}, {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Yoshi}}, and {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}. Due to this, its position has become a point of debate; some smashers like {{Sm|Dabuz}} and {{Sm|ESAM}} believe that Jigglypuff should be ranked slightly higher while others claim that its weaknesses are too significant for it to be ranked any higher. Regardless, Jigglypuff is still considered to be one of the worst characters in the game and is considered nonviable in the current metagame.

==Trophies==

:'''Jigglypuff'''

::{{Flag|North America}} ''This Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon is best known for its soothing singing, which can put foes to sleep. In Smash Bros., it fights best in the air and can even jump six times in a row. The downside, though, is that Jigglypuff's so light, most opponents could launch it in their sleep!''

::{{Flag|Pal}} ''This Normal- and Fairy-type Pokémon is best known for its soothing singing, which quite often puts foes to sleep. In this game, Jigglypuff fights best in the air, and can even jump six times in a row. The downside, though, is that Jigglypuff's so light, just about any opponent could launch it in their sleep!''

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:'''Jigglypuff (Alt.)'''

::{{Flag|North America}} ''Jigglypuff's down special Rest sends this Pokémon into a deep sleep that damages and launches any foe it's touching upon napping. They'll even take damage after being hit! It's a pretty challenging move to land, though, and it leaves Jigglypuff wide open to revenge. Be careful when you use it.''

 

 

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::{{Flag|North America}} ''When Jigglypuff uses its Final Smash, it starts to grow bigger. And bigger. And bigger! Before you know it, Jigglypuff will have completely taken over the screen-and there's no way to make it stop. On smaller stages, fighters may find there's nowhere left to stand! At near full size, Jigglypuff will damage and launch anyone it touches.''

 

::{{Flag|Pal}} ''It doesn't deal a lot of damage or launch opponents a long way. No, when Jigglypuff uses its Final Smash, it gets...bigger. And bigger. And bigger. Before you know it, Jigglypuff will have completely taken over the screen - and there's no way to make it stop. On smaller stages, fighters may find there's nowhere left to stand!''

 

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[[File:JigglypuffArtworkRG.png|150px|thumb|right|Jigglypuff's original artwork from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions''.]]

*{{forwiiu}} is the first installment where Jigglypuff is a starter character. As a result, Jigglypuff had appeared in various official screenshots and videos (such as the [[Nintendo Direct#Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza|October 2014 Wii U Direct]]) without acknowledgement before its official reveal.  

*Jigglypuff's official artwork pose is a mirrored version of its pose from its official artwork from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions''. ''SSB4'' is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game to not have Jigglypuff fully face the screen in its official art and is the first game to give Jigglypuff new character artwork.

**Jigglypuff is also the only non-DLC character in ''SSB4'' to have only one blast line KO voice clip.

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