Tangrowth (#0465) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404

Atk10094–167184–328

Def125117–194229–383

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe5049–11294–218

Total535Higher than 85% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Tangrowth outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 DexRU

0.98% of teams · rank #105 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

Knock Off
Giga Drain
Focus Blast
Toxic

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.82%
Rated 1500+0.96%
Rated 1630+0.98%
Rated 1760+1.23%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.98%

Moves

Knock Off89.8%
Giga Drain88.7%
Focus Blast34.8%
Toxic29.7%
Hidden Power Fire25.8%
Sludge Bomb25.5%
Sleep Powder21.7%
Hidden Power Ice16.2%
Synthesis15.9%
Grass Knot14%

Items

Rocky Helmet84.4%
Fightinium Z7%
Assault Vest3.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots3.2%
Leftovers0.4%
Choice Specs0.4%

Abilities

99.7%
0.3%
0%

EV spreads

Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD31.9%
Relaxed 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 SpD21.3%
Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA10.7%
Relaxed 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD9.9%
Bold 252 HP / 244 Def / 12 Spe4.3%

Common teammates

Corviknight53.4%
Clodsire41.1%
Dondozo35.4%
Sableye-Mega30.8%
Blissey29.2%
Toxapex19.3%
Chansey15.3%
Gliscor13.2%

Checks & counters

Gholdengo81.9%
Terapagos83.8%
Heatran85.4%
Kyurem82.7%
Tapu Lele81.5%
Zapdos71.3%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 9

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

52Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Vine Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Extended Sinnoh#182Updated Johto#183Updated Unova#218Isle of Armor#081Hisui#096

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.
Legends: Arceus
Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off.
Shield
Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines.
Sword
Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
Black 2 · White 2
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.
HeartGold
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
Platinum · Black · White
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: モジャンボ
Japanese (romaji): Mojumbo
Korean: 덩쿠림보
Chinese (Traditional): 巨蔓藤
Chinese (Simplified): 巨蔓藤
French: Bouldeneu
German: Tangoloss
Spanish: Tangrowth
Italian: Tangrowth

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 187
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

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Where to find

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 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

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 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

White 2 3 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47
Humilau CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 45
Road 13Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37

Black 2 3 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47
Humilau CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 45
Road 13Walking in rustling grass · Lv 37

White 2 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Road 13Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

Black 2 areas

Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Road 13Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50