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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Tangela first appeared on July 25, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020.
- Tangela
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025 | 1-star | Kanto Celebration |
| Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 11 to Apr 17, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 22 to Mar 30, 2022 | 1-star | Lush Jungle |
| Dec 5 to Dec 13, 2019 | 2-star | Evolution Event |
| Jun 18 to Jul 10, 2019 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Tangela in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tangela across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1063 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Tangela.
Every main-series game Tangela is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildForest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog and nearby, near Cottonsedge Prairie, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 21
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Grass) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Forest (north of Lilycove City, east of Mossdeep City, west of Route 114, north of Route 124), Mirage Island (west of Dewford Town), Mirage Mountain (north of Route 125)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm
- WildRoute 13 (Hidden Grotto) (Lacunosa Town entrance, between two sets of stairs)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · PearlTrade
- Eventbreed event Tangrowth
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoute 21, Treasure Beach
- In-game tradeTrade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoute 21
- In-game tradeTrade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island
- YellowObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tangela appears in 14 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through JN081 (2021-09-17).
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
Tangela in 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.