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.
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 |
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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 |
Tangela | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Lax
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Special Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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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) |
Abilities | Description |
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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 BDSP
Tangela requires (after Ancient Power learned) to evolve into Tangrowth.

Where To Find Tangela in BDSP
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.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Tangela
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tangrowth
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tangela
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Tangrowth
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Tangela Weakness
Tangela is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Tangela to take More Damage from , Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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Best Moves Tangela in BDSP
Best Moveset for Tangela Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | 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 | Type | 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. |



Tangela Level Up Moves
List of Moves Tangela can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Absorb
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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1 |
Bind
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Power: 15
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
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4 |
Stun Spore
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 30
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
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8 |
Growth
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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12 |
Mega Drain
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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16 |
Vine Whip
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Power:
67.5 Acc: 100
PP: 25
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20 |
Poison Powder
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 35
![]() Poisons opponent.
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24 |
Ancient Power
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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28 |
Knock Off
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
|
32 |
Giga Drain
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
|
36 |
Sleep Powder
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Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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40 |
Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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44 |
Tickle
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
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48 |
Power Whip
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Power:
180 Acc: 85
PP: 10
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52 |
Ingrain
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
|
56 |
Grassy Terrain
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
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Tangela TM Moves
List of Moves Tangela can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM09 |
Bullet Seed
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Power:
37.5 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
|
TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM19 |
Giga Drain
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM33 |
Reflect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
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TM34 |
Shock Wave
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM53 |
Energy Ball
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM86 |
Grass Knot
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Tangela Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Tangela can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Confusion
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May confuse opponent.
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Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
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Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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Leech Seed
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Drains HP from opponent each turn.
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Nature Power
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
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Rage Powder
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Forces attacks to hit user, not team-mates.
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Mega Drain
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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Amnesia
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
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Leaf Storm
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Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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Power Swap
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User and opponent swap Attack and Special Attack.
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