0114 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0179 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0114 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0181 (Platinum)0182 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0217 (Black 2/White 2)0114 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0095 (Legends: Arceus)0080 (The Isle of Armor)
Training
EV yield
1 Defense
Catch rate
45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
87
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Grass
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
65
240
334
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
115
211
361
Sp. Atk
100
184
328
Sp. Def
40
76
196
Speed
60
112
240
Total
435
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Tangela.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
2
½
½
½
2
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
2
2
Evolution chart
#0114 Tangela Grass(after Ancient Power learned)#0465 Tangrowth Grass
Tangela changes
In Generation 3, Tangela does not have the Leaf Guard ability.
In Generation 1, Tangela has a base Special stat of 100.
In Generations 1-4, Tangela has a base experience yield of 166.
In Generations 2-7, Tangela has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Yellow
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Gold
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
Silver
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Crystal
During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
RubySapphire
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.
FireRed
Blue plant vines cloak the POKéMON’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
LeafGreen
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Emerald
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.
DiamondPearl
It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Platinum
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
HeartGold
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
SoulSilver
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
BlackWhite
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
Black 2White 2
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
X
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Y
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Sword
Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
Shield
The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Moves learned by Tangela
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Legends: Arceus
Moves learnt by level up
Tangela does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tangela cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Tangela learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Absorb
Grass
20
100
6
Stun Spore
Grass
—
75
11
Poison Powder
Poison
—
75
15
Acid Spray
Poison
40
100
18
Double Hit
Normal
35
90
25
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
34
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
43
Sleep Powder
Grass
—
75
Move Tutor moves
Tangela can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
Hyper Beam
Normal
150
90
Rest
Psychic
—
—
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
Sludge Bomb
Poison
90
100
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tangela sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
—
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Where to find Tangela
RedBlue
Route 21, Cinnabar Island
Yellow
Safari Zone
GoldSilverCrystal
Route 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRedLeafGreen
Route 21, Cinnabar Island, Treasure Beach
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum
Great Marsh
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Route 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Route 13, Giant Chasm
XY
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Route 21
SwordShield
Forest of Focus
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus
Crossing Slope, Gapejaw Bog
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Tangela questions
Is this DW Tangela worth training?
Tips on how to maximize encounter rate in Great Marsh Area 3/4?
Can I breed...?
I caught a Tangela whit the move Ancient Power, why did it not evolve?
