Name origin

tangle
twisted mesh of strands (e.g. vines)
growth
expansion, enlargement


Tangrowth artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 465
Type Grass
Species Vine Pokémon
Height 6′7″ (2.01m)
Weight 283.5 lbs (128.6 kg)
Abilities Chlorophyll
Leaf Guard
Regenerator (Dream World)
Local № 182 (Platinum)
183 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
218 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Mojanbo

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 211
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Tangrowth stats

The base stats for Tangrowth are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 100
310 - 404
Attack 100
184 - 328
Defense 125
229 - 383
Sp. Atk 110
202 - 350
Sp. Def 50
94 - 218
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 535

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond
Pearl
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Platinum
Black
White
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
HeartGold When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.
SoulSilver Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
Black 2
White 2
Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Tangrowth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
1 IngrainGrassStatus--
4 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
7 Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
10 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
14 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
17 BindNormalPhysical1585
20 GrowthNormalStatus--
23 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
27 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
30 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
33 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
36 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
40 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
43 SlamNormalPhysical8075
46 TickleNormalStatus-100
49 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
53 Power WhipGrassPhysical12085
56 BlockNormalStatus--

Tangrowth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
1 IngrainGrassStatus--
5 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
8 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
12 GrowthNormalStatus--
15 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
19 Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
22 BindNormalPhysical1585
26 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
29 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
33 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
36 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
40 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
43 SlamNormalPhysical8075
47 TickleNormalStatus-100
50 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
54 Power WhipGrassPhysical12085
57 BlockNormalStatus--

Tangrowth learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ConstrictNormalPhysical10100
1 IngrainGrassStatus--
5 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
8 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
12 GrowthNormalStatus--
15 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
19 Vine WhipGrassPhysical35100
22 BindNormalPhysical1585
26 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
29 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
33 AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
36 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
40 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
43 SlamNormalPhysical8075
47 TickleNormalStatus-100
50 Wring OutNormalSpecial-100
54 Power WhipGrassPhysical12085
57 BlockNormalStatus--

Egg moves

Tangrowth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Tangrowth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
Power SwapPsychicStatus--
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090
Rage PowderBugStatus--

Tangrowth learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Tangrowth egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
ReflectPsychicStatus--
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Power SwapPsychicStatus--
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090

Move Tutor moves

Tangrowth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BindNormalPhysical1585
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
BlockNormalStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Tangrowth can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
BlockNormalStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Tangrowth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Tangrowth is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Tangrowth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Tangrowth is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Tangrowth sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Tangrowth normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Tangrowth normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Tangrowth shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Tangrowth shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Tangrowth normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Tangrowth normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Tangrowth shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Tangrowth shiny sprite

See all Tangrowth sprites


Where to find Tangrowth

White
Black
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Route 13, Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Tangrowth questions