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No. 0114

Tangela

Vine Pokémon

Tangela
Official art
Grass
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
35 kg 77.2 lbs
Base stat total
435 top 53%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
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.
See all 15 entries

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk5554–117103–229
Def115108–183211–361
SpA10094–167184–328
SpD4040–10176–196
Spe6058–123112–240
Total435Higher than 47% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk55Def115Spe60SpD40SpA100

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Tangela · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Tangela · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Tangela · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

  • Leaf Guard

    Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

  • RegeneratorHidden ability

    Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 8

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
11Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
15Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
18Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
25Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
34Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
43Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Vine Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
87
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Grass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
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