Collector’s Guide: Wigglytuff (Jungle 16)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Wigglytuff
• Set: Jungle
• Card Number: 16
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• HP: 80
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Jigglypuff)
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Wigglytuff from the Jungle set is a classic Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon card featuring two attacks: Lullaby, which puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep, and Do the Wave, which deals 10 damage plus an additional 10 damage for each of your Benched Pokémon. It has a Fighting weakness (×2), Psychic resistance (-30), and a retreat cost of 2.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Jungle expansion, one of the earliest expansions following the Base Set. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a sought-after collectible for fans of the original Pokémon TCG era. The card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned illustrator known for his iconic Pokémon card art.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base2
• Card Number: 16
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Stage: Stage 1
• Type: Colorless
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• No known alternate print variants for this card
• Regulation Mark: None
• Release Date: Unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Wigglytuff card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and top loader or binder with rigid pages.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the holofoil and artwork.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle Set: Released as the second major expansion after the Base Set, Jungle introduced many fan-favorite Pokémon from the Kanto region. Wigglytuff #16 is a highlight due to its holofoil rarity and classic design, representing the evolution of Jigglypuff with useful sleep-inducing and damage-scaling attacks.