Tangela

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Tangela is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Vine Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	114
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
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

#114
Tangela
Grass

(after Ancient Power learned)

#465
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

Red Blue	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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.

Moves learned by Tangela

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Tangela learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tangela egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Confusion	Psychic	50	100
Endeavor	Normal	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
Nature Power	Normal	—	—
Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Tangela is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by TR

Tangela cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Tangela learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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.
Grassy Glide	Grass		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Tangela is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Tangela sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—	—

See all Tangela sprites

Where to find Tangela

Red Blue	Route 21, Cinnabar Island
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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern

Answers to Tangela questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Tangela
Japanese	モンジャラ (Monjara)
German	Tangela
French	Saquedeneu

Name origin

tangle: twisted mesh of strands (e.g. vines)