Tangrowth
Tangrowth is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0465 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Vine Pokémon |
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight | 128.6 kg (283.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Leaf Guard Regenerator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0182 (Platinum) 0183 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0218 (Black 2/White 2) 0096 (Legends: Arceus) 0081 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 187 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | 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.
Evolution chart
Tangrowth changes
- In Generation 4, Tangrowth has a base experience yield of 211.
- In Generations 4-7, Tangrowth has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond Pearl |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
|---|---|
| Platinum | 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 White |
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes. |
| Sword | Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines. |
| Shield | Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Legends: Arceus | Draped with long vines, it resembles a shrub in appearance. It swings bundles of vines as though they were arms, wrapping them around prey to ensnare them. |
Moves learned by Tangrowth
Moves learnt by level up
Tangrowth does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Tangrowth does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Tangrowth cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Tangrowth 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 | |
| 52 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Tangrowth can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 |
Tangrowth sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Tangrowth
| Diamond Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Tangela |
| Black White |
Route 13, Giant Chasm |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 13, Giant Chasm, Humilau City |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Tangela |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Tangela |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Gapejaw Bog |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Tangrowth questions
- What is a good moveset for Tangrowth?
- Is Tri Attack good for special Tangrowth?
- Is this DW Tangela worth training?
- RU: Sceptile vs. Tangrowth?
- Keep this Tangrowth?
- Is Tangrowth the only example of a Pokemon which cannot be found in the game that it was introduced in?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Tangrowth |
|---|---|
| Japanese | モジャンボ (Mojumbo) |
| German | Tangoloss |
| French | Bouldeneu |
| Italian | Tangrowth |
| Spanish | Tangrowth |
| Korean | 덩쿠림보 (deongkurimbo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 巨蔓藤 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 巨蔓藤 |
| English |
Vine Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ツルじょうポケモン |
| German | Ranken-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Vigne |
| Italian | Pokémon Liana |
| Spanish | Pokémon Enredadera |
| Korean | 넝쿨포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 藤蔓状宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 藤蔓狀寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tangle
- twisted mesh of strands (e.g. vines)
- growth
- expansion, enlargement

