Tangela
Tangela is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Vine Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 114 |
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Type | Grass |
Species | Vine Pokémon |
Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
Weight | 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Leaf Guard Regenerator (hidden ability) |
Local № | 114 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 179 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 114 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 181 (Platinum) 182 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 217 (Black 2/White 2) 114 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 080 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 87 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Grass |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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
Red Blue | The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks. |
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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. |
Ruby 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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl | 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. |
Black White | The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish. |
Black 2 White 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 Ruby Alpha 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 Pikachu Let'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. |
Moves learned by Tangela
Moves learnt by level up
Tangela learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
4 | Stun Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
8 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
16 | Vine Whip | Grass | ![]() | 45 | 100 |
20 | Poison Powder | Poison | ![]() | — | 75 |
24 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
28 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
36 | Sleep Powder | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
40 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
44 | Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Power Whip | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
52 | Ingrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
56 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Tangela learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tangela egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Rage Powder | Bug | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Tangela can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Grassy Glide | Grass | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tangela is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
88 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Tangela is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
71 | Leaf Storm | Grass | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
72 | Power Whip | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Tangela learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Absorb | Grass | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
1 | Constrict | Normal | ![]() | 10 | 100 |
5 | Sleep Powder | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
10 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Vine Whip | Grass | ![]() | 45 | 100 |
17 | Poison Powder | Poison | ![]() | — | 75 |
22 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
27 | Growth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Stun Spore | Grass | ![]() | — | 75 |
34 | Mega Drain | Grass | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
39 | Leech Seed | Grass | ![]() | — | 90 |
44 | Slam | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 75 |
49 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Power Whip | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Tangela is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
Tangela sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Tangela
Red Blue |
Route 21, Cinnabar Island |
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Yellow | Safari Zone |
Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 21, Cinnabar Island, Treasure Beach |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Platinum | Great Marsh |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Route 13, Giant Chasm |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 21 |
Sword Shield |
Forest of Focus |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Tangela |
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Japanese | モンジャラ (Monjara) |
German | Tangela |
French | Saquedeneu |
Name origin
- tangle
- twisted mesh of strands (e.g. vines)