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Tangela
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Legs
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Plant
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 87
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Generation VII
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Generation VIII
Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.
It is cloaked entirely in blue vines, preventing any glimpse of its true identity. The vines impart a refreshing sensation when chewed—they're useful as a spice.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Generation II
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively un nerve its foes.
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
Generation III
TANGELA’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
Its vines snap off easily and painlessly if they are grabbed, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by new growth the very next day.
Blue plant vines cloak the POKéMON’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Generation IV
It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Generation V
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Generation VI
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
Level Up
22 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Confusion | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Acid Spray | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Double Hit | nor | P | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 25 | Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 29 | Vine WhipSTAB | gra | P | 45 | 100% | 25 |
| 29 | AbsorbSTAB | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 32 | Poison Powder | poi | N | — | 75% | 35 |
| 34 | Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Stun Spore | gra | N | — | 75% | 30 |
| 39 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 40 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 43 | Sleep Powder | gra | N | — | 75% | 15 |
| 45 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 47 | Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 49 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 49 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 52 | Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| 54 | Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 56 | Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM
37 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Nature Power | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Power Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
Egg Moves
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confusion | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Nature Power | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Power Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rage Powder | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Tangela
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Tangela
Tangela is a Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery. Tangela stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Tangela Base Stats
Tangela has a base stat total of 435, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 40 (below average). Tangela excels as a special attacker. Tangela is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Tangela Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Grass-type, Tangela is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Tangela 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Tangela Abilities
Tangela's abilities include Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, Regenerator. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight.. Leaf Guard protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight. Its Hidden Ability is Regenerator, which heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Tangela Moves & Learnset
Tangela can learn 87 moves in Generation 8, including 22 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Power Whip (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Tangela can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Sludge Bomb (Poison).
Training Tangela
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Tangela can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Tangela yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Tangela belongs to the Plant egg group. Tangela is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Tangela → Tangrowth).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Tangela. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Tangela, or use the team builder to see how Tangela fits into your squad.
