Editing Jigglypuff (SSB)

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|ranking = 6

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.

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 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 problematic in certain matchups, like Yoshi, who posses strong shield break combos.

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.

===NTSC-U to PAL===

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.

 

*{{buff|{{SSB|Teleport}} goes farther, making it a better approach option.}}

*{{nerf|Rest has a catastrophically smaller hitbox (130u → 60u).}}

[[File:Jigglypuff SSB Air Attacks.PNG|thumb|150px|Jigglypuff's aerial attacks]]

|neutralname=Left Tap ({{ja|左たたき|Hidari Tataki}}) / Right Tap ({{ja|右たたき|Migi Tataki}})

|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=Rolling Kick ({{ja|まわしげり|Mawashigeri}}, ''Roundhouse Kick'')

|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=Back Kick ({{ja|うしろあしげり|Ushiro Ashigeri}})

|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=Leg Sweep ({{ja|あしばらい|Ashibarai}})

|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=Sliding ({{ja|スライディング|Suraidingu}})

|fsmashname=Lunge Kick ({{ja|とびこみげり|Tobikomi Geri}})

|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=Headbutt ({{ja|ずつき|Zutsuki}})

|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=Jiggly Split　({{ja|りょうあしげり|Ryō Ashigeri}}, ''Double-Footed Kick'')

|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=Jigglypuff Kick ({{ja|プリンキック|Purin Kikku}})

|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=Front Kick ({{ja|まえげり|Maegeri}})

|fairdesc=Leans back and extends both feet out. The attack is not particularly strong, but it can be used for combos.

|bairname=Spinning Back Kick ({{ja|うしろげり|Ushiro Geri}})

|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=Clean Sweep ({{ja|なぎはらい|Nagiharai}})

|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=Spinning Kick ({{ja|かいてんげり|Kaiten Geri}})

|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=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})

|fthrowname=Tornado Throw ({{ja|たつまきなげ|Tatsumaki nage}})

|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=Brain Buster ({{ja|ブレーンバスター|Burēn Basutā}})

|bthrowdesc=Jigglypuff slams the opponent backwards. It is overall a fairly standard back throw, having a good amount of power.

|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.

{{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.

|desc-1=Jiggles around, then faces the camera directly (also its character select animation).

|desc-2=Swings its body from side to side and nods.

|desc-3=Rests and suddenly wakes up.

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

*{{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|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.

===Tier placement and history===

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.

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.

*On the [[Character selection screen]], Jigglypuff's portrait greatly resembles its artwork from ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green}}''.