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No. 0114

Tangela

Vine Pokémon

Tangela official artwork
Official art

Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 435. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
35 kg 77.2 lbs
Base stat total
435 Higher than 47% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk5567–117103–229
Def115121–183211–361
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe6072–123112–240
Total435Higher than 47% of Pokémon
HP65Atk55Def115Spe60SpD40SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×
ElectricGrassGroundWater
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Tangela outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tangela against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Tangela · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Tangela · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80Tangela · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexNFE

Evolution

  1. #0114TangelaGrass
    1. Level up knowing Ancient Power
      #0465TangrowthGrass

Moves

Level up 8

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
11Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
15Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
18Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
25Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
34Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
43Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—75%15

Biology

Tangela's whole body is covered with thick blue vines, concealing its identity. It will tangle and get entangled with nearly anything. Its vines snap off painlessly and easily if they are grabbed, allowing it to escape, and the lost vines grow back the next day.

The vines have a distinct scent, and in some parts of Galar, are used as herbs.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Vine Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Grassland
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#114Original Johto#179Extended Sinnoh#181Updated Johto#182Updated Unova#217Let’s Go Kanto#114Isle of Armor#080Hisui#095
  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.

    Shield
  3. Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.

    Sword
  4. Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X
  5. The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.

    Platinum · Black · White
  6. It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.

    Diamond · Pearl
  7. The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.

    LeafGreen
  8. Blue plant vines cloak the Pokémon’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.

    FireRed
  9. 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.

    Emerald
  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  11. During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.

    Crystal
  12. It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y
  13. The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.

    Gold · HeartGold
  14. Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  15. The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Tangela
Japanese
モンジャラ
Japanese (romaji)
Monjara
Korean
덩쿠리
Chinese (Traditional)
蔓藤怪
Chinese (Simplified)
蔓藤怪
French
Saquedeneu
German
Tangela
Spanish
Tangela
Italian
Tangela

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Def
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
87
Medium

Breeding

Grass
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Forest of FocusWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Green 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Red 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Forest of FocusWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
Alpha Sapphire 6 areas
  • Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 6 areas
  • Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (East of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 3 areas
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–50
  • Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
  • Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Black 2 3 areas
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–50
  • Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
  • Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
XD 1 area
  • Cipher Key Lair 4FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
White 2 areas
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
  • Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
Black 2 areas
  • Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
  • Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
SoulSilver 10 areas
  • Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 26–34
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 24–25
  • Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 24–25
  • Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 29–30
  • Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 24–26
  • Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 29–30
  • Road 21Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–35
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
HeartGold 10 areas
  • Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 26–34
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 24–25
  • Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 24–25
  • Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 29–30
  • Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 24–26
  • Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 29–30
  • Road 21Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–35
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Platinum 6 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
LeafGreen 3 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–28
  • Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
FireRed 3 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–28
  • Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Crystal 4 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–35
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Silver 4 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–35
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Gold 4 areas
  • Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–35
  • Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
  • Road 44Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Yellow 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Blue 2 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 22–100
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32
Red 2 areas
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 22–100
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–32

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.