Jigglypuff appears to be a fairy female-looking animal that appears to be very round and circular, yet one of the lightest characters in general, even lighter than Kirby. It appears to take the similar appearance of Kirby, but has cat-like ears in a triangular type, and has swirly/curly and yet girly cat-like hair, making her look like a cat. It also has big eyes with large turquoise pupils, and its skin is a lighter shade of pink, and also has thinner limbs. In terms of her physical appearance, Jigglypuff is essentially one of the cutest characters in Super Smash Bros. Jigglypuff can be referred as a female by the players due to her somewhat feminine appearance. In the Pokémon world, there are both male and female replicas of Jigglypuff. The female Jigglypuffs are more common than the male ones. In Super Smash Bros., Jigglypuff can be referred as "it." From other universes, Jigglypuff's species is a cat and her gender is female.
Jigglypuff has very stretchy skin and will inflate itself if it gets angry. In the anime, it has been shown to draw on people's faces after they have fallen asleep.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros. series
Jigglypuff has been a playable character in all the five games. Ever since the first Super Smash Bros. game, many players of the series regarded Jigglypuff as one of the worst players in the game, without realizing how powerful its attacks can be. Once the player masters Jigglypuff, it can actually be counted as the greatest fighter in the game, especially with its down B (Rest) attack, which if used correctly, can send the player soaring off the stage even if s/he has 0% of damage. It is commonly known that many professionals of the series use it mainly for this amazing and powerful attack. However, it will fall asleep for a short time, which can ultimately send it to its doom.
Attacks
Jigglypuff is more of an air fighter with its ground attacks having middling range and its specials being a bit more situational
Judging by its costumes, it is implied that the Jigglypuff in Super Smash Bros. is a girl. The seven alternate costumes it has are a red hibiscus, a hat resembling Leaf's from FireRed & LeafGreen, a bonnet, a nightcap referencing the most Rest and Sleep Kirby, a bow reminiscent of the bow for the Fairy Tale Girl from Pokémon X and Y, a nurse's cap like the Nurse Joy wear in the Kalos region and a hat resembling Serena's from Pokemon X & Y. The first 4 are originally from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy descriptions
In the anime
In the Pokémon anime series, a single Jigglypuff is a recurring character who aspires to be a great singer after the inspiration of Ash and company. The Jigglypuff in question first appears in the episode The Song of Jigglypuff. Misty tried to capture it with the help of her Staryu, but stopped when the Jigglypuff became sad. They soon realized that Jigglypuff was upset because it could not sing, and after a series of failed vocal exercises, Brock gave it a piece of fruit which soothed its throat. Now capable of singing, it performed for them, putting everyone within hearing range to sleep. This upset Jigglypuff, which angrily dug into Ash's backpack and pulled out a marker which it used to draw on the faces of everyone who fell asleep. As a running gag in the series, Jigglypuff appears every few episodes to sing, only to end up putting everyone to sleep and then angrily drawing on their faces. Jigglypuff stopped appearing after the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode A Poké-BLOCK Party!, but made a return appearance in the Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon episode Alola, Kanto! over a decade later. Jigglypuff also appeared in a Pokétoon short, Jigglypuff's Song.
Origin and inspiration
Jigglypuff seems to be based on a balloon due to its inflatable body. Its soft fur and singing ability may be based on plush toys that play music to help children fall asleep. Its round shape resembles a powder puff or a cream puff; and its pink color, rubbery skin, and ability to learn Bounce are similar to a rubber ball. It may also be inspired by the mythical moon rabbit due to its evolved form Wigglytuff's large ears; Fairy type, which tends to be associated with the Moon; and the fact that it evolves using a Moon Stone.
Jigglypuff’s vocal chords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy.
When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life.
Jigglypuff's vocal cords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy.
When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe, endangering its life.
