Editing Jigglypuff (SSBM)

|name = Jigglypuff

|image = [[File:Jigglypuff SSBM.jpg]]

|symbol = preBrawl

|game = SSBM

|ssbgame1 = SSB

|ssbgame2 = SSBB

|tier = S

|ranking = 3

'''Jigglypuff''' ({{ja|プリン|Purin}}, ''Purin'') is an [[Unlockable character|unlockable]] character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series, making a return from [[Super Smash Bros.|the first ''Super Smash Bros'' game]]. Jigglypuff retains most of its moves from ''Smash 64'', though with some modifications.

{{s|wikipedia|Rachael Lillis}} and {{s|wikipedia|Mika Kanai}} reprise their roles in the English and Japanese versions of the game. Rachael Lillis' voice clips are reused from ''Smash 64'' while most of Mika Kanai's are from ''Smash 64'' and the ''Pokémon'' anime (mainly episodes 45 and 62). Guilaine Gilbert and Mara Winzer reprise their roles in the French and German versions of the game, with new voice clips.

Jigglypuff currently ranks 3rd in the ''Melee'' [[tier list]], placing it in the S tier. This is a large improvement from its 6th place ranking in ''Smash 64'' and making it its best placement in the series to date. Jigglypuff possesses an incredible recovery, an extremely dangerous [[edgeguarding]] technique in the [[wall of pain]], an array of moves that can combo into [[Rest]], a powerful KO move, and an overall great aerial game and developed metagame. Its floatiness also makes it the only character in the top tier who cannot be easily comboed or chaingrabbed, which is also aided by its small size, which allows Jigglypuff to avoid most KO setups that most other characters would fall vulnerable to. However, Jigglypuff still has problems. It is light and floaty, making it easier to KO with stray moves or certain low percentage setups than other characters. Jigglypuff's options on the ground are also limited due to its poor range and lack of a projectile. It also has a slow walking speed and dashing speed, making ineffective at fighting at a grounded state, which is compounded with a poor dash dance. Jigglypuff's neutral game is also largely committal, as it is less consistent than that of other top-tiered characters; instead, it relies on its lethal punishes, edgeguards, and aerial mobility to succeed. Recent developments in the ''Melee'' metagame have also worsened Jigglypuff's matchups against other top-tier characters, such as {{SSBM|Fox}}, {{SSBM|Marth}}, and {{SSBM|Falco}}. Despite this, Jigglypuff still possesses tools against the entire cast, and remains a consistent top-level threat.

Jigglypuff must be defeated in battle before it can be unlocked. There are two ways the player can encounter Jigglypuff:

*One way is to complete Classic Mode, Adventure Mode, or All-Star Mode with any character. If the player fails to defeat Jigglypuff, they can re-fight it by completing one of these modes again. If this method is used and {{SSBM|Young Link}}'s unique encounter requirement is met, then he must be unlocked before Jigglypuff can be fought.

*Another way is to play 50 VS. matches to completion. If the player fails to defeat Jigglypuff, they can re-fight it by playing another VS. match to completion. Fighters with higher VS. match quotas, like {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}}, will not appear until Jigglypuff is unlocked.

Jigglypuff is fought on [[Pokémon Stadium]], with the titular track playing.

Jigglypuff is, in general, a character of extremes. It has the slowest [[run speed]] (tied with {{SSBM|Zelda}}), the second lightest [[weight]] (along with {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}) and the slowest [[fall speed]], but has the fastest [[air speed]] and the highest [[air acceleration]], granting it the best air mobility in the game; in combination with its five midair jumps, Jigglypuff has a tremendous offstage presence. All of these properties gives Jigglypuff among the most unusual, but versatile, [[approach]]es in the game.

 

 

 

On the other hand, Jigglypuff possesses outstanding combo ability itself. With high hitstun, low knockback aerials, decent tilts, and strong throws, Jigglypuff has plenty of ways to start and continue combos against almost any other character in the game, regardless of the opponent's characteristics. Jigglypuff also possesses KO setups of its own, including the [[space animal slayer]], which almost guarantees a KO against some fast fallers in the game. Jigglypuff also has incredible power in some of its attacks; its smash attacks, particularly its forward smash, can KO at realistic percentages. Jigglypuff's most powerful attack, however, is [[Rest]]. Among the most feared attacks in the game, Rest is an attack of extremes, with no starting lag (hitting on the very first frame), extreme ending lag, and incredible power, easily KOing characters at percentages as low as 25%. All of these powerful moves can be comboed into or used in [[tech]] chasing, giving them significant utility.

 

 

 

Because of this, Jigglypuff's [[neutral game]] is considered to be lackluster among the top tiers. Not only is it forced to play an aerial spacing game, but it also lacks effective lingering hitboxes. Jigglypuff's neutral and forward aerials lose power quickly, and can be [[crouch cancel]]ed up to medium percentages. The weak hitboxes are thus only useful for interrupting recoveries, and can be easily punished if improperly spaced. To mitigate this weakness, Jigglypuff must make use of its unmatched aerial drift to create openings and space perfectly around its opponents, which, while not impossible to do at high-level play, nonetheless requires developing a very unique skillset not shared by other characters, including a strong mental game. Jigglypuff also lacks a projectile of any type; unlike other characters, such as {{SSBM|Marth}}, Jigglypuff also cannot negate projectiles easily, though its short crouch can mitigate this slightly. This makes Jigglypuff susceptible to being locked down or zoned out by projectile users, such as Falco and {{SSBM|Young Link}}.

Overall, Jigglypuff has polarizing strengths and weaknesses. Jigglypuff has one of the most potent punish games out of all characters, yet is immune to most other characters' punishes; additionally, it cannot easily be edgeguarded, but is an extremely strong edgeguarder itself. On the other hand, Jigglypuff is KOed easily from stray hits unlike other characters, and struggles to approach enemies due to its decidedly below-average [[neutral game]], making it difficult to get openings in competitive play. Skilled players should take into account these weaknesses, using Jigglypuff's unrivaled [[air camp]]ing abilities to find openings and capitalizing on opponents' mistakes to attain superior positions where Jigglypuff can disrupt the opponent's plan and secure KOs that cannot easily be escaped from.

When transitioning from ''Smash 64'' to ''Melee'', Jigglypuff has been greatly buffed, primarily in regards to its power, speed, range, combo ability, and recovery. Jigglypuff's aerial mobility is far superior with faster air speed and higher mid-air jumps which heavily improve Jigglypuff's recovery, edgeguarding and aerial approach. This is further complimented by its aerials (most notoriously back aerial) receiving larger hitboxes making them more effective at walling out opponents. [[Rest]] has also seen a huge buff to its already impressive KO power making it an incredibly deadly attack if it lands. The changes to ''Melee''{{'}}s mechanics greatly aid Jigglypuff. The faster falling speeds allow Jigglypuff to maintain its powerful combo game despite the reduction of [[hitstun]] and the nerfs to some of its moves and [[air dodging]] further aids Jigglypuff's recovery and movement options. The changes to ''Melee''{{'}}s [[ledge]] mechanics also greatly benefit Jigglypuff as ledge invincibility no longer cancels if Jigglypuff lets go of the ledge and [[Sing]] can now be ledge-cancelled making stalling at the ledge an extremely strong option for Jigglypuff.

Despite these significant buffs, Jigglypuff has also received some nerfs. Jigglypuff's already poor grounded mobility was made even worse and some of its previous KO moves such as down smash, back throw, down tilt, and especially up smash have been significantly weakened while some of its other moves have had their damage output reduced (with down aerial being the most prominent example). Jigglypuff's grab game much like the rest of the cast was also toned down. As with all returning veterans without a [[tether]] grab, Jigglypuff's grabs are much slower and as mentioned before, its back throw was drastically weakened dealing less damage and no longer being a viable kill option. Up throw deals less damage than its old forward throw and has much higher base knockback, hindering its combo potential although it is still a potent combo throw especially when combined with the increase in Rest's power.

Overall, Jigglypuff fares significantly better in ''Melee'' than in ''Smash 64'' with [[tournament]] results to back this up. Jigglypuff went from the 6th best out of 12 on the ''Smash 64'' tier list to 3rd best out of 26 on the ''Melee'' tier list. As a result of these improvements in both tournament and tier placings, Jigglypuff is widely considered one of the most buffed characters in the game, alongside {{SSBM|Samus}}.

*{{change|The graphical upgrades of the Nintendo GameCube allow Jigglypuff to have a rounder body and a more detailed mouth. Additionally, its ears and hair curl are slightly larger and its irises are now teal.}}

*{{change|Jigglypuff's [[taunt]] has been changed, where it spins in place while winking at the player.}}

*{{change|Its "applause" pose on the Results Screen now properly loops, instead of merely moving its head twice and then stopping.}}

*{{change|When Jigglypuff gets hit, it tumbles while facing the opposite direction it faced in the original Super Smash Bros. (Example: When it gets hit left, it faces the screen rather than the background.)}}

*{{nerf|Jigglypuff [[walk]]s slightly slower (0.7467 (22.4) → 0.7), hindering its already poor approach.}}

*{{nerf|Jigglypuff [[dash]]es much slower (1.4 (42) → 1.1), now being the slowest in ''Melee'', along with {{SSBM|Zelda}}.}}

**{{nerf|Jigglypuff's initial dash is also slower (1.667 (50) → 1.4).}}

*{{change|Jigglypuff's [[traction]] is significantly higher (0.0367 (1.1) → 0.09), going from the 2nd lowest to the 5th highest. This makes it easier for Jigglypuff to punish out of shield but makes it more vulnerable to shield pressure and makes its new [[wavedash]] extremely short.}}

*{{buff|Jigglypuff's [[air speed]] is faster (1.167 (35) → 1.35), making it the fastest, largely improving Jigglypuff's [[approach]], [[combo]], and [[recovery]] potential.}}

*{{buff|Unlike the other returning veterans, Jigglypuff's already high [[air acceleration]] is drastically higher (0.1867 (5.6) → 0.28).}}

*{{nerf|Jigglypuff's [[full hop]] is catastrophically lower (46.867 (1406) → 20.8), now lower than its previous short hop, which along with its first two mid-air jumps being lower, hinders its already poor ability to chase opponents vertically.}}

**{{change|Jigglypuff's [[short hop]] is also extremely lower (26.2267 (786.8) → 9.146), which makes its approach with aerials much more effective but prevents it from [[auto-canceling]] all of its aerials and performing two aerials in a short hop.}}

**{{buff|Jigglypuff's [[midair jump]]s now all give height, greatly improving its recovery and ability to chase aerial opponents.}}

***{{nerf|However, Jigglypuff's first two mid-air jumps (especially the second one) grant less height.}}

*{{change|Jigglypuff's [[gravity]] is slightly lower (0.0667 (2) → 0.064), going from the second lowest to the lowest in the entire game.}}

**{{nerf|However, Jigglypuff's [[fast fall]]ing speed is much slower (2.0167 (60.5) → 1.6). The difference between its falling speed and fast falling speed is much lower (increase: 59.2% → 23.1%), which makes it more predictable when landing and gives it fewer options in the air.}}

*{{buff|Jigglypuff is significantly [[weight|heavier]] (53.846154 (1.3) → 60), no longer being the lightest in the game.}}

*{{buff|Forward [[roll]] has less startup lag with a longer duration (frames 4-19 → 2-18).}}

*{{nerf|The removal of [[Teleport (SSB)|teleporting]] hinders Jigglypuff's grounded approach more so than any other veteran.}}

*{{buff|The introduction of [[air dodging]] greatly helps Jigglypuff as air dodging not only gives Jigglypuff an additional recovery option if it runs out of jumps but they also give Jigglypuff superior landing options on platforms.}}

*{{nerf|Jigglypuff's [[shield]] is drastically smaller; going from being twice the size of Jigglypuff (being the largest shield in ''Smash 64'') to now failing to cover Jigglypuff's whole body. This makes it much more vulnerable to shield stabbing.}}

*{{buff|The changes to shields benefit Jigglypuff more than most other veterans as it makes Jigglypuff much less vulnerable to shield breaks (despite its higher traction), making its unique shield break less of a detriment. It also doesn't hurt Jigglypuff's own shield pressure as much as other returning veterans.}}

*{{buff|The changes to [[ledge]] [[intangibility]] by far benefits Jigglypuff more than any other veteran as it can now easily stall by the ledge with minimal risk which can be extremely difficult to deal with.}}

**{{nerf|Neutral attack's second hit has more [[startup]] lag with a shorter duration (frames 5-7 → 6-7) and deals slightly less damage (4% → 3%).}}

**{{buff|Forward tilt has less startup lag (frame 7 → 6), deals more damage (8% → 10%) and has increased base knockback (5 → 8).}}

**{{buff|Up tilt has increased knockback (10 (base), 100 (scaling) → 40/120), improving its combo ability/safety at low percentages as well as its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Up tilt now launches opponents towards Jigglypuff (85° → 96°).}}

**{{nerf|Up tilt has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 7-14 → 8-14).}}

*[[Down tilt]]:

**{{change|Down tilt is now a [[semi-spike]] (70° → 20°) granting it edgeguarding potential but hindering its combo potential.}}

**{{buff|Down tilt has increased base knockback (0 → 40) making it much safer on hit when combined with its lower ending lag.}}

***{{nerf|However, its knockback scaling is much lower (120 → 30) greatly hindering its KO potential.}}

**{{buff|Dash attack deals more damage (10% (clean)/6% (late) → 12%/8%) with its clean hit also having increased base knockback (10 → 16).}}

**{{buff|Dash attack has less startup lag and its clean hit has a longer duration (frames 5-8 → 4-8).}}

**{{buff|Dash attack has a shorter total duration (FAF 41 → 39).}}

**{{nerf|Dash attack's late hit has a shorter duration (frames 8-18 → 9-14) giving the move more ending lag.}}

**{{buff|Forward smash deals more damage (16% (clean)/10% (late) → 17%/13%) improving its KO potential despite its decreased knockback (10 (base), 120 (scaling) → 10/118 (clean) 6/105 (late)) being the sixth most powerful in ''Melee''.}}

*[[Up smash]]:

**{{buff|Up smash has less startup (frame 8 → 7) and ending lag (FAF 55 → 45).}}

**{{nerf|Up smash no longer has a late hit which shortens the move's duration (frames 8-14 → 7-10).}}

**{{nerf|Compared to the previous clean hit, up smash deals less damage (18% → 14%) and knockback (22 (base), 130 (scaling) → 20/110) greatly hindering its KO potential; no longer being one of the strongest up smashes.}}

***{{nerf|However, this also launches opponents low enough to the ground so they can [[tech]] making the move less consistent against grounded opponents.}}

**{{nerf|Down smash has more startup lag with a much shorter duration as it no longer has a late hit (frames 7-10 (clean)/11-26 (late) → 9-10). This also means that it has much less [[intangibility]] on Jigglypuff's feet.}}

**{{nerf|Compared to the previous clean hit, down smash deals less damage (16% → 12%) and much less knockback (20 (base), 100 (scaling) → 34/66) significantly hindering its KO potential.}}

*{{change|All aerials deal weaker damage and knockback, increasing their combo ability, but reducing their KOing and edgeguarding potential.}}

*{{nerf|Forward, up and down aerials [[auto-cancel]] later (frame 24 → 34 (forward), frame 17 → 37 (up), frame 33 → 39 (down)). They can no longer auto-cancel in a short hop with the weakening of [[L-canceling]] further exacerbating this change.}}

*{{buff|Neutral and back aerials auto-cancel earlier (frame 34 → 29 (neutral), frame 28 → 25 (back)).}}

*[[Neutral aerial]]:

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has a shorter duration (frames 6-9 (clean)/10-33 (late) → 6-7/8-28).}}

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial has more landing lag (16 frames → 20).}}

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial's hitboxes are less disjointed.}}

**{{nerf|Neutral aerial's clean hit deals less damage (14% → 12%) and both hits deal less knockback (30 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/70 (clean), 100 (scaling) → 80 (late)), significantly hindering its KO potential.}}

*[[Forward aerial]]:

**{{buff|Forward aerial has less startup lag (frame 8 → 7), ending lag (FAF 40 → 35) and landing lag (30 frames → 20).}}

**{{buff|Forward aerial has more range.}}

**{{nerf|Forward aerial deals less damage (13% (clean)/8% (late) → (12%/10%)/7%) and its late hit deals less knockback (0 (base), 100 (scaling) → 10/80).}}

**{{nerf|Forward aerial's clean hit has a shorter duration (frames 8-11 → 7-8) with the late hit's duration being compensated (frames 12-23 → 9-22).}}

*[[Back aerial]]:

**{{buff|Back aerial has less ending lag (FAF 40 → 31) and landing lag (30 frames → 20).}}

**{{buff|Back aerial has much more range which along with its lower ending lag and Jiggplypuff's superior aerial mobility, makes it a much stronger spacing tool.}}

**{{nerf|Back aerial has more startup lag (frame 8 → 9).}}

**{{nerf|Back aerial no longer has a late hit, shortening its duration (frames 8-16 → 9-12).}}

**{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage compared to the previous clean hit (13% → 12%).}}

*[[Up aerial]]:

**{{buff|Up aerial has a shorter total duration (FAF 40 → 38).}}

**{{buff|Up aerial has less landing lag (21 frames → 20).}}

**{{nerf|Up aerial has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 8-16 → 9-12) increasing its ending lag.}}

*[[Down aerial]]:

***{{buff|This makes the move safer and more effective at higher percents.}}

***{{nerf|However, this makes the move less safe at lower percents and makes it connect much less reliably at higher percents especially against aerial oppoents.}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial no longer [[meteor smash]]es aerial opponents (-90° → 30°), significantly hindering its edgeguarding potential.}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial has more startup lag (frame 4 → 5).}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial's hits deal less damage (3% → 2%) and it only has 8 hits instead of 10 greatly reducing its maximum damage potential (30% → 14.74%).}}

**{{nerf|Down aerial has much more landing lag even when L-cancelled (8 frames → 30) and now lacks a landing hitbox; making the move much riskier to land with.}}

**{{buff|As with all other veterans, Jigglypuff has been given an [[up throw]], a {{mvsub|Jigglypuff|SSBM|down throw}}, and a {{mvsub|Jigglypuff|SSBM|pummel}}, improving its grab options.}}

**{{change|Jigglypuff has a new forward throw: It hits its opponent on its side dealing horizontal knockback. Unlike most throws, the move's hitbox occurs after the throw with the hit being fairly powerful.}}

**{{nerf|Back throw has drastically reduced damage (16% → 10%) and knockback (80 (base), 70 (scaling) → 90/25).}}

***{{nerf|In the process, it deals less damage (14% → 11%) with altered knockback (90 (base), 50 (scaling) → 130/25). When combined with the universal reduction to [[hitstun]] and the introduction of [[DI]], this hinders its combo potential at lower percents and hinders its already poor KO potential.}}

***{{buff|However, this reduces the throw's ending lag against lighter characters. When combined with the universally increased falling speeds and the drastic buffs to [[Rest]], this significantly eases performing the [[space animal slayer]] on Fox and Falco.}}

**{{nerf|[[Jigglypuff (SSBM)/Edge attack (fast)|Fast edge attack]] has more startup lag with a shorter duration (frames 15-24 → 19-23).}}

 

**{{change|Jigglypuff has a new [[neutral special move]]: [[Rollout]]. It's a chargeable move that deals good damage, can KO early regardless of where the opponent is on the stage, and moves at fast speeds when fully charged.}}

**{{change|Pound is now Jigglypuff's [[side special move]] due to Rollout becoming its neutral special move.}}

**{{buff|Pound stalls Jigglypuff's vertical momentum for a much longer period of time which along with the previous change, significantly improves its stalling potential.}}

**{{change|Sing now puts opponents to sleep for longer at higher percentages, instead of putting opponents to sleep for longer at lower percentages.}}

**{{buff|Rest deals significantly more damage (20% → 28%) and has higher base knockback (60 → 78) greatly improving its already impressive KO potential.}}

 

 

*{{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. Jigglypuff retains its English voice when the game is set to Spanish or Italian.}}

|neutralname=Left Jab ({{ja|左たたき|Hidari Tataki}}, ''Left Hit'') / Right Jab ({{ja|右たたき|Migi Tataki}}, ''Right Hit'')

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

|ftiltdesc=Does a quick roundhouse spin, feet extended. Has short range. Can be angled up or down.

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

|utiltdmg=9% (clean), 8% (late)

|dtiltname=Trip ({{ja|あしばらい|Ashi Barai}}, ''Foot Sweep'')

|dashname=Jiggly Ram ({{ja|ダイビング|Daibingu}}, ''Diving'')

|dashdmg=12% (clean), 8% (late)

|dashdesc=A generic dash attack; trips and falls head-first forwards. Somewhat fast and powerful, but is predictable, and has moderate ending lag.

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

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} (clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|13}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=Does a small hop forward with foot extended. Has minor startup and ending lag, but is a decent finisher at higher percentages due to its extremely high knockback scaling; it has the second highest knockback scaling in the game out of the forward smashes, losing only to {{SSBM|Luigi}}'s.

|usmashname=Headbutt ({{ja|ずつき|Zutsuki}})

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}}

|usmashdesc=Headbutts upwards. It can be good for leading into aerial combos or finishing, and it can combo into Rest at mid percentages, but due to the ending lag, it isn't too reliable. There is a smaller hitbox in Jigglypuff's head that deals {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|15}} damage but never connects due to overlapping the bigger hitbox.

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

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|12}}

|dsmashdesc=Enlarges both its feet sideways. Has a bit of ending lag, but with [[semi-spike]] properties, it can be a good edgeguarder. However, Jigglypuff's aerials are usually safer and more reliable. Both of Jigglypuff's feet are intangible the moment the hitboxes come out.

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

|nairdmg=12% (clean), 9% (late)

|nairdesc=Squishes itself and extends its feet. Decent spacing move, and has [[sex kick]] properties. Can be good for [[edgeguarding]].

|fairname=Drop Kick ({{ja|まえげり|Mae Geri}}, ''Front Kick'')

|fairdmg=12%/10% (clean feet/body), 7% (late)

|fairdesc=Quickly extends both feet in front of itself. It is useful for [[edgeguarding]] and is the backbone of many of Jigglypuff's aerial combos, but is not as powerful or reliable as its back aerial.

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

|bairdesc=Spins backward and kicks behind itself. This is Jigglypuff's key tool for [[edgeguarding]]. It is extremely useful for [[wall of pain]] techniques, which can be potentially deadly, and if done correctly, guarantees a KO. A large and disjointed hitbox leads to it being one of Jigglypuff's only spacing tools. Its speed, large hitbox, low endlag, and high hitstun makes it excellent for comboing and it is easily Jigglypuff's best aerial.

|uairname=Mow Down ({{ja|なぎはらい|Nagiharai}})

|uairdmg=12%

|uairdesc=Waves its arm up in an arch. Decent vertical KO power, and excellent for juggling, compounded with Jigglypuff's multiple midair jumps. Can combo into Rest on its own or after an up throw (usually done at mid-high percentages to ensure that the Rest is landed), especially against fastfallers.

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

|dairdmg=2% (hits 1-8)

|dairdesc=A downwards drill kick. Not much hitstun. If the player used short hopped down aerial with L-cancel, it can lead to a Rest. If landed at high percents, it may send opponents into a somewhat "stationary tumble," meaning it leaves the opponent in place with large hitstun and an animation of them as if they were launched by a strong move, which can lead to grab or an up smash. Deals 16% damage total if all hits connect.

|grabname=Grab ({{ja|つかみ|Tsukami}})

|pummelname=Slap ({{ja|つかみパンチ|Tsukami Panchi}}, ''Grab Punch'')

|pummeldmg=3%

|pummeldesc=Slaps opponent with its tuft of hair. Somewhat slow.

|fthrowname=Bumper ({{ja|バンパー|Banpā}})

|fthrowdmg=5% (throw), 7% (hit 2)

|fthrowdesc=Puffs itself up and launches foe in front. Surprisingly high knockback compared to most throws in ''Melee'', can lead into an edgeguard KO near the ledge, though not as reliable as its back throw. Second strongest forward throw in Melee. The throw can KO opponents above 130% when used very close to the ledge. It is possible to SDI this throw in most cases, because the 7% hit is a normal hitbox rather than a throw.

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

|uthrowname=Puff Launch ({{ja|たつまきなげ|Tatsumaki-Nage}}, ''Tornado Throw'')

|uthrowdesc=Spins once and tosses opponent upwards. Can lead into aerial combos against fast fallers and lightweights or floaty characters at low percentages. At low percentages against fastfallers, it can combo into Rest; at mid percentages, an up aerial can be added to ensure that the Rest is landed, as stated above.

|dthrowname=Grinder ({{ja|ぐりぐり|Guriguri}})

|dthrowdmg=1% (hits 1-4), 3% (hit 5), 2% (throw)

|floorfdmg=8% (foot), 6% (body)

|floorfdesc=Spins one leg around while getting up, kicking behind then in front of itself.

|floorbdmg=8% (foot), 6% (body)

|floorbdesc=Spins one leg around while getting up, kicking behind then in front of itself.

|nsdmg=10-18%

|nsdesc=Charges up and rolls very fast in one direction. Can turn around by tapping the [[control stick]] in the opposite direction. If the move is uncharged, it doesn't do any damage (unless the opponent is close to Jigglypuff the moment it starts rolling), but it gets more powerful and faster the more it is charged, with KO potential when fully charged. However, due to being predictable and easy to dodge (it can be jumped over, spot dodged, and even shield grabbed), it is rarely used in competitive play. It can be used for recovery as long as Jigglypuff grabs onto the ledge, but otherwise it makes it [[helpless]], and there are almost always better options available.

|ssdesc=Extends a fist forward, knocking opponents up and behind Jigglypuff. Does high knockback, especially at low percentages, and has a long lasting hitbox. It also deals 20 shield damage, which is fairly high for an attack. Pound is mainly used as a recovery move - it can be angled up and down, the former referred to as [[Pound#Rising Pound|Rising Pound]], which, combined with Jigglypuff's five midair jumps, extremely fast air speed, and extremely low falling speed, give it a gigantic recovery.

|usdesc=Sings, sending opponents nearby to sleep. However, it has extremely low range and the opponent can often wake up before Jigglypuff finishes singing. The sing time can be cancelled if Jigglypuff grabs onto the ledge, with the opponent falling asleep (leaving them vulnerable), but that isn't effective due to the move's such low range.

|dsdesc=Rests. Normally, this leaves Jigglypuff very vulnerable, but there is a very small hitbox located near its eyes, which deals extremely high damage and knockback, being able to KO reliably at as low as 25%. Can easily be combo'd into with a variety of moves, notably its up throw, up aerial, up tilt, and down throw. It is among the most feared attacks in the game due to its extreme power and instantaneous startup, but if it misses, it leaves Jigglypuff extremely vulnerable. Most useful in teams matches where a teammate can cover Jigglypuff's extreme ending lag upon using Rest with a jab. Deals [[flame]] damage.

{{Taunt/SSBM|char=Jigglypuff|desc=Spins around on one foot, then looks at the camera inflated, winking and saying "Jigglypuff!" The eye Jigglypuff winks depends on which side it's facing.}}

===[[Idle pose]]===

{{Idle|desc=Looks at its side while jumping.|image=Jigglypuff Idle Pose Melee.gif}}

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===[[Victory pose]]s===

|victory-theme=PokemonThemeMelee.ogg

|victory-desc=An excerpt from the main theme of ''Pokémon''.

|desc-1=Hestitates for a while, then jumps up and lands on its back.

|desc-2=Jumps twice, then does a backflip.

|desc-3=Sleeps, then suddenly wakes up.

==In [[competitive play]]==

===Most historically significant players===

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*{{Sm|The King|Canada}} - One of the first top Jigglypuff players. Known for his character strategies and combo videos such as [https://youtu.be/vOdabIVj1Xc?si=HqbhiMhzf9njyRrO Rollout], which became a huge influence on the character's early play. He made many supermajor placements of 5th at both {{Trn|MLG Dallas 2006}} and {{Trn|Zero Challenge 3}} and 9th at both {{Trn|MLG Anaheim 2006}} and {{Trn|Zero Challenge 2}}. He has since retired from competitive play.

Since the beginning of the ''Melee'' [[metagame]], Jigglypuff has had among the biggest improvements, going from an average contender to one of the definitive characters in the competitive scene. In the first tier list (October 2002), Jigglypuff was ranked 17-18th place (tied with {{SSBM|Ness}}). This was due to most players not fully recognizing its aerial capabilities. With new metagame developments, it jumped to 10-11th in the second tier list (December 2002). Jigglypuff hovered around the 8th-11th spots before rising to 6th-7th place (tied with {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}) in the ninth tier list (October 2008), largely due to {{Sm|Mango}} showing how dominant Jigglypuff was in the air, and how powerful its [[pressure]] game and [[combo]] abilities were. With Mango continuously dominating more ''Melee'' tournaments using Jigglypuff, and the rise of another nationally dominant Jigglypuff player in {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, Jigglypuff jumped up to top tier in the original 10th tier list (September 2010), tied with {{SSBM|Fox}} and {{SSBM|Falco}} for the top position. In the tenth tier list (December 2010), Jigglypuff was ranked third under Fox and Falco. Jigglypuff is ranked 5th place in the twelfth tier list. Despite this, at that time Jigglypuff had a smaller playerbase than the rest of the top tier characters, with only four representatives on the [[SSBMRank 2015]].

Since 2015, Jigglypuff's presence in the ''Melee'' metagame has continued to grow, largely due to Hungrybox's continued rise to dominance as the best player in the world. After winning huge events such as {{Trn|EVO 2016}}, and achieving Rank #1 on SSBMRank from 2017 to 2019, Hungrybox became the player to beat at every ''Melee'' tournament, and many players began developing a secondary {{SSBM|Fox}} in an attempt to counterpick him. Following Hungrybox's dominance, most players began to recognize Jigglypuff as a top three character, with some believing that it is the best character in the game; this has been reflected in the thirteenth and latest tier list, where Jigglypuff is ranked 3rd. However, following Hungrybox’s slump in tournament results post-COVID, and the advancement of other characters in the Jigglypuff matchup, most players no longer consider Jigglypuff to be a candidate for the best character in the game, and that Sheik and Peach are the only other top tiers that Jigglypuff has a clear matchup advantage against. On the other hand, Jigglypuff's representation had notably increased: [[SSBMRank 2023]] had five representatives on the top 50 alone, with an additional five representatives ranking in the rest of the top 100.

==== [[Broken]]ness controversy ====

Within the ''Melee'' community, there has been a small group of players who believe that "Puff is [[broken]]" and that the character should be banned from ''Melee'' tournaments. They argue that its near-inability to be comboed and its exceptional recovery take away the punishing and edgeguarding game, two of the most important aspects of ''Melee'', giving it an unfair advantage over the rest of the cast. Players such as {{Sm|Leffen}} have argued that due to its "brokenness," other top ''Melee'' players could easily pick up Jigglypuff and do just as well as Hungrybox, as suggested by {{Sm|Mango}}'s dominance from 2008 to 2010 and {{Sm|Jerry}}'s immediate success in 2018 when he picked up Jigglypuff, but refuse to play Jigglypuff because they prefer to play faster, aggressive characters, which keeps the game popular with spectators.

 

Another camp of players, albeit one closely related to the above, instead argue that Jigglypuff is bad for the competitive scene as a whole. These players believe that fighting against Jigglypuff is physically and emotionally draining for top players, where one small mistake can lead to a stock loss due to a Rest or wall of pain. They cite the fact that numerous top players, such as {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|Plup}}, have taken a break or retired from the game due to their dislike of Jigglypuff. They also argue that Jigglypuff's defensive and "boring" playstyle hurts ''Melee'' as a spectator sport, fearing that repeated victories by Jigglypuff will discourage viewers from watching streamed tournaments.

 

However, most members of the ''Melee'' community do not support a Jigglypuff ban. They argue that Hungrybox's success in tournaments is due to his skill as a player, rather than Jigglypuff being a broken character. They also cite the relative lack of top Jigglypuff players as evidence of Hungrybox's exceptional success with the character, and that if Jigglypuff was truly broken, competitive ''Melee'' players would still play it regardless if it was "boring," as evidenced by the numerous {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} who used [[wobbling]] in tournaments, despite vocally being against the technique from a game design standpoint. They argue that Jigglypuff does not hurt the scene or turn off spectators from watching tournaments, pointing to the fact that ''Melee'' tournaments have seen an increase in both attendance and viewership since 2015, and that Hungrybox's dominance with Jigglypuff is no worse than the historical dominance of other players' characters, such as Armada's {{SSBM|Peach}}. Opponents of a ban argue that removing Jigglypuff from tournaments would unfairly target Hungrybox, and that other top players should adopt a more patient playstyle in order to beat him.

Jigglypuff itself is unchanged from the NTSC version. It can now take damage from {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s down throw due to the changes in the throw's properties, but this is not any sort of meaningful nerf, due to both Bowser being a rarity in competitive play and the throw not being any good in the first place. However, Jigglypuff benefits indirectly from the nerfs to other top-tiered characters, who either have weakened KO options ({{SSBM|Sheik}}), have decreased aerial drift ({{SSBM|Marth}}) or recovery distance, or a combination of the three ({{SSBM|Fox}}). On the [[PAL tier list]], last updated in 2015, Jigglypuff ranks 4th, a slight improvement over its ranking on NTSC tier list iterations from that time period, when it ranked 5th; however, metagame development in the NTSC versions since then have propelled Jigglypuff to 3rd place on its [[List of SSBM tier lists (NTSC)#Thirteenth tier list (March 29th, 2021)|tier list]], and it's a common opinion nowadays that Jigglypuff is actually the best character in the PAL version. Jigglypuff's tournament representation in PAL is roughly the same as in NTSC despite this, with only a handful of top Jigglypuff mains (notably {{Sm|Hack}} and {{Sm|Tekk}}) and a small pool of lower-leveled ones, though the few that play the character at the highest levels of play place well with it.

 

Once Jigglypuff is unlocked, it may appear in the game's Classic Mode as a one-on-one, team (alongside {{SSBM|Kirby}} or {{SSBM|Pikachu}}), giant, multi, or metal opponent, as well as an ally in team and giant fights.

*'''[[Event 39: Jigglypuff Live!]]''': As Jigglypuff, the player must fight against a team of three other Jigglypuff. All fighters have three lives, and the damage ratio has been increased.

===[[Congratulations_screen#Super_Smash_Bros._Melee|Congratulations Screens]]===

JigglypuffClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode

JigglypuffAdventureMode.jpg|Adventure Mode

JigglypuffAllStarMode.jpg|All-Star Mode

==[[Trophies]]==

In addition to the normal trophy about Jigglypuff as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Jigglypuff on any difficulty, there are two trophies about it as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Jigglypuff on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Jigglypuff:

|name=Jigglypuff

|image=Jigglypuff Trophy Melee.png

|desc=(1.0/1.01 NTSC) This balloon Pokémon invites its opponents in close with its big, round eyes and then puts them to sleep with a soothing lullaby. It puffs itself up when angry, and while it may look adorable, it's not to be trifled with: it knows several powerful techniques. Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff after exposure to a Moon Stone.

:(1.02 NTSC/PAL) This Balloon Pokémon invites its opponents in close with its big, round eyes and then puts them to sleep with a soothing lullaby. It puffs itself up when angry, and while it may look adorable, it's not to be trifled with: it knows several powerful techniques. Jigglypuff evolves into Wigglytuff after exposure to a Moon Stone.

|name=Jigglypuff

|image=Jigglypuff Trophy (Smash).png

|desc=Jigglypuff's normal attacks are weak, and because of its light weight it's easily sent flying. However, with its incredible midair agility, it seems to dance when airborne. Rollout is a powerful speed attack, but be careful not to fly off the edge. Pound does serious damage, and it can also help as a recovery move.

|gamelist=:B: Rollout

 

|desc=Jigglypuff can put its enemies to sleep if they are in range of its Sing attack, although the attack does not work on airborne foes. Rest puts Jigglypuff into a deep sleep, but at the instant it drops off, an intense energy force radiates out of the exact center of its body. If this force comes in contact with an enemy, look out! Rest is Jigglypuff's wild card.

|gamelist=:Up & B: Sing

:Down & B: Rest

|game=Melee

|colspan=5|[[File:Jigglypuff Palette (SSBM).png]]

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SSBMWebsiteJigglypuff1.jpg|Multiple Jigglypuffs on [[Pokémon Stadium]].

SSBMWebsiteJigglypuff2.jpg|[[Jump]]ing away from {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} on [[Kongo Falls|Kongo Jungle]].

*''Melee'' is the only game where Jigglypuff isn't mid-tier (''Smash 64'' and ''Ultimate'') or bottom tier (''Brawl'' and ''Smash 3DS/Wii U'').

*Jigglypuff is one of the five hidden characters, along with {{SSBM|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBM|Mewtwo}}, {{SSBM|Young Link}}, and {{SSBM|Pichu}}, to be seen in the [[opening movie]].

*Jigglypuff is the only fighter in ''Melee'' who has a different voice actor when the language is switched to Japanese.

**It is also the only fighter in ''Melee'' to have different announcer calls in French and German releases.

*Jigglypuff's and {{SSBM|Mr. Game & Watch}}'s stock icons show their entire body; they are the only characters in ''Melee'' to have this.

*After picking up a Metal Box, Jigglypuff's eyes disappear. This is due to its eyes being simple textures on its body's model instead of being modelled separately. It shares this trait with several other fighters including {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, {{SSBM|Kirby}} and the {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}}.

*Jigglypuff and {{SSBM|Luigi}} are the only unlockable veterans in ''Melee''.

**Jigglypuff is the only non-''Mario'' fighter to have an English voice actor, as well as the only fighter in general (barring the characters in the [[Star Fox Smash Taunt]]) to have voice actors in multiple languages.

 

*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1225/index.html Official character page on the Japanese ''Melee'' website]

*[https://youtube.com/watch?v=2r-dNCBuh_k Are You a Jigglypuff Player?] by [[Kira]]

 

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