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Tangela
Vine Pokémon
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.
Tangela Profile
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Weight
- 35.0 kg
- Abilities
- Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, Regenerator (hidden)
- Egg groups
- Grass
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Catch rate
- 45 / 255 (18%)
- Gender
- 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
- Introduced
- Generation I
Tangela Base Stats
Base stats are the starting point — a real Tangela's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.
Attacking Tangela?
Tangela Resistances
Avoid these — Tangela is strong against these attack types
See the full Tangela weakness guide — best counters included →
Tangela Evolutions
Level up
Where to Catch Tangela
In Red, Tangela can be found at 2 locations — highlighted on the Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.
- Route 21
- Walking · Lv 28-32 · Uncommon
- Cinnabar Island
- Main · Trade · Lv — · Limited
Tangela Moves
Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.
| ★ | Move | Type | Category | Learn | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | Grass | Special | Lv. 1 | 20 | 100% | 25 | |
| Stun Spore | Grass | Status | Lv. 6 | — | 75% | 30 | |
| Poison Powder | Poison | Status | Lv. 11 | — | 75% | 35 | |
| Acid Spray | Poison | Special | Lv. 15 | 40 | 100% | 20 | |
| Double Hit | Normal | Physical | Lv. 18 | 35 | 90% | 10 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | Special | Lv. 25 | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
| Ancient Power | Rock | Special | Lv. 34 | 60 | 100% | 5 | |
| Sleep Powder | Grass | Status | Lv. 43 | — | 75% | 15 |
Tangela Questions & Answers
- What is Tangela weak to?
- Tangela takes extra damage from Flying (2×), Poison (2×), Bug (2×), Fire (2×), and Ice (2×) type attacks.
- What is Tangela resistant to?
- Tangela takes reduced damage from Ground (½×), Water (½×), Grass (½×), and Electric (½×) type attacks.
- What is Tangela strong against?
- Tangela's Grass type attacks are super effective against Ground, Rock, and Water Pokémon.
- What type is Tangela?
- Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon.
- What does Tangela evolve into?
- Tangela evolves into Tangrowth.
- What are Tangela's base stats?
- Tangela has a base stat total of 435 — HP 65, Attack 55, Defense 115, Sp. Atk 100, Sp. Def 40, Speed 60.