Tangela
Tangela
Vine Pokémon
Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
Tangela is No. 0114 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Grass-type Vine Pokémon. Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Tangela first belongs to Generation I. Tangela does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard and Regenerator, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Tangela at a glance
- Type
- GRASS
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ICE2×POISON2×BUG2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 115
- Abilities
- Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, Regenerator (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Tangrowth — knowing Ancient Power
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Weight
- 35.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Tangela is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Grass typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively un nerve its foes.
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constrict | NORMAL | 10 | 100 |
| 4 | Sleep Powder | GRASS | — | 75 |
| 10 | Absorb | GRASS | 20 | 100 |
| 13 | Poison Powder | POISON | — | 75 |
| 19 | Vine Whip | GRASS | 45 | 100 |
| 25 | Bind | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 31 | Mega Drain | GRASS | 40 | 100 |
| 34 | Stun Spore | GRASS | — | 75 |
| 40 | Slam | NORMAL | 80 | 75 |
| 46 | Growth | NORMAL | — | — |