Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Tangela

Tangela

GRASS

Vine Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tangela is a Grass Type Vine Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Tangela can be found with Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard and Regenerator as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Lax Nature, based on 435 combined Base Stats.

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Tangela Stats and Abilities

Based on Tangela Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Tangela Highest IV Stat is Defense 115 and the Lowest being Special Defense 40.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
E	Attack	55	103	229
C	Defense	115	211	361
C	Special Attack	100	184	328
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
E	Speed	60	112	240
D	Total	435

Best Held Items	Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense
Best Nature	Lax ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Bitter
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Chlorophyll Ability 1	Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine.
Leaf Guard Ability 2	Leaf Guard prevents the bearer from succumbing to major status ailments (sleep, burns, poisoning, paralysis or freezing) during sunny weather.
Regenerator Hidden Ability	A Pokémon with Regenerator restores 1/3 of its maximum HP when switching out.

How To Evolve Tangela in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Tangela requires (after Ancient Power learned) to evolve into Tangrowth.

Base	→	First Evo
Tangela	after Ancient Power learned →	Tangrowth

Where To Find Tangela in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Tangela has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Tangrowth, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Swampy Cave
	National	Tangela Lv. 16-63
	National	Tangrowth Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
	National	Tangela Lv. 16-63
	National	Tangrowth Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tangela Weakness

Tangela is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Tangela to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Tangela Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Tangela Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Salamence DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Tangela Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND

Best Tangela Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Tangela Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Power Whip	Physical	180	85	10
40	Slam	Physical	80	75	20
32	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
28	Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.

Best Moveset for Tangela TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Tangela Lv Up Moves

Tangela TM Moves

Tangela Egg Moves

Tangela Level Up Moves

List of Moves Tangela can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Absorb GRASS	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Bind NORMAL	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
4	Stun Spore GRASS	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 30 Status Paralyzes opponent.
8	Growth NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
12	Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
16	Vine Whip GRASS	Power: 67.5 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical
20	Poison Powder POISON	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
24	Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
28	Knock Off DARK	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
32	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
36	Sleep Powder GRASS	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 15 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
40	Slam NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
44	Tickle NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
48	Power Whip GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical
52	Ingrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
56	Grassy Terrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.

Tangela TM Moves

List of Moves Tangela can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Tangela Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Tangela can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Confusion PSYCHIC	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
Rage Powder BUG	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Forces attacks to hit user, not team-mates.
Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
Leaf Storm GRASS	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Power Swap PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack.

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