Tangela
TL;DR. Tangela is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 435. The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Stat spread.
Total of 435. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tangela in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tangela reaches 2,238 CP at level 40 and 2,560 CP as a best buddy.
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Tangela in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tangela across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #909 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Tangela.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tangela, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tangela?
Tangela is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tangela weak to?
Tangela takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tangela resistant to?
Tangela resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Tangela evolve?
Tangela evolves into Tangrowth (Know Ancient Power move, level up).
What generation is Tangela from?
Tangela was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0114.
What are Tangela's base stats?
Tangela has HP 65, Attack 55, Defense 115, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 40, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 435.
What are Tangela's abilities?
Tangela can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Tangela legendary or mythical?
No. Tangela is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tangela's best stat?
Tangela's highest base stat is Defense at 115, which ranks 7th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Tangela good?
Tangela has a base stat total of 435, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 62nd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Tangela as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tangela is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tangela vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tangela | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 66 | -1 |
| Attack | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Defense | 115 | 72 | +43 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 72 | +28 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Speed | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Total | 435 | 417 | +18 |
Tangela appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Tangela is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Tangela in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.
Tangela appears in 14 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through JN081 (2021-09-17).
- EP026 Pokémon Scent-sation! Original 1998-10-12
- EP034 The Kangaskhan Kid Original 1998-10-22
- EP052 Princess vs. Princess Original 1999-09-04
- EP064 It's Mr. Mime Time! Original 1999-09-27
- EP106 Bound for Trouble Original 2000-09-15
- EP177 The Trouble with Snubbull Original 2001-11-03
- EP178 Ariados, Amigos Original 2001-11-17
- EP227 Bulbasaur... the Ambassador! Original 2002-09-23
- EP241 Whichever Way the Wind Blows Original 2003-03-22
- AG065 Gulpin it Down Advanced Generation 2005-02-12
- AG099 It's Still Rocket Roll to Me Advanced Generation 2005-10-29
- AG156 From Cradle to Save Advanced Generation 2006-10-14
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Tangela partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Tangela partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Tangela cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Tangela
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.