Is Tangela Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Grass with AbilityChlorophyll. Wild on Route 13. Tangrowth at level-up with Ancient Power. Available mid-to-late game. Handles Clay and Marlon through Grass if caught early enough. Decent bulk for a Grass-type.
Tangela resists most of Cheren's coverage and hits back hard.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Tangela resists most of Clay's coverage and hits back hard.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's typing presses Tangrowth's defenses.
Tangrowth resists most of Marlon's coverage and hits back hard.
Tangrowth trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Tangrowth has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Tangrowth trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Tangrowth has the type edge here and should clean up Marshal's team.
Tangrowth trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Tangela on Route 13 (walking, Lv 34-37, common).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Drayden, at typical party pace.
How to Get Tangela in Black 2 & White 2
decent spawn rates for Tangela across 4 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Tangela in B2W2
The path to Tangela starts with Tangela at Lv. 34-47 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Tangela ✓Giant Chasm - OutsideLv.44-45CaveRate 25%AnyRoute 13Lv.34-37GrassRate 20%Any
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TangrowthRoute 13Lv.37GrassRate 10%AnyShaking spotHumilau CityLv.45In-game tradeLimitedAnyTrade for (give Mantine)Giant Chasm - OutsideLv.47Shaking grass spotsRate 5%AnyShaking spotor evolve from Tangela (Step 1)
Tangela Weakness
Type-wise, Tangela takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tangela's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Tangela Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tangela
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x78-92% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x88-104%KO Poison Tail 2x39-46% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x81-95% U-turn 2x33-39% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x114-135%KO U-turn 2x46-54% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x77-92% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x86-103%KO Poison Tail 2x39-46% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x115-136%KO U-turn 2x45-53% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x247-291%KO U-turn 2x36-42% Gust 2x56-67% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x104-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x35-41% Venoshock 2x36-43% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x87-102%KO Poison Tail 2x38-44% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 2x264-311%KO Smog 2x31-37% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x114-134%KO U-turn 2x45-53% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x245-290%KO Silver Wind 2x124-147%KO Gust 2x55-66% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x103-122%KO Aerial Ace 2x36-42% Venoshock 2x36-42% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x85-101%KO Poison Tail 2x37-44% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 2x262-308%KO Smog 2x31-36% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x293-345%KO Bug Buzz 2x189-223%KO Hurricane 2x167-197%KO Poison Jab 2x25-30% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x312-368%KO Smog 2x31-36% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Dragonite builds →Fly 2x83-97% Fire Blast 2x130-153%KO Ice Beam 2x103-121%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x114-134%KO U-turn 2x44-52% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Scizor's U-turn hits Tangela for 43-51%. Kyurem threatens a KO with Ice Beam (116-137%). Gengar deals 53-63% with Shadow Ball.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch13-15% Superpower25-29% Pursuit8-10% U Turn 2x43-51% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball53-63% Focus Blast53-63% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Salamence builds →Earthquake7-9% Outrage27-31% | ||
Tangela Evolutions
Evolving Tangela into Tangrowth takes knowing a specific move. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
B2W2 Tangela Best Moveset
A third of HP heals on every switch through AbilityRegenerator as a hidden ability, and 115 Defense behind Grass typing absorbs physical Water and Ground attacks. Held ItemEviolite pushes the bulk further. The moveset answers physical attackers and heals by rotating, while 100 Sp. Atk fires Grass TermStab at real power.
Best Build
Tangela best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Confusion aren't available any other way for Tangela, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Leaf Storm and Power Whip for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Tangela Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Tangela isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Tangrowth to unlock its full potential. At 435 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Regenerator on Tangela. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Tangela also gets Chlorophyll and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Tangela to compete at a higher level.
In Black 2 & White 2, Tangela fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Tangela has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves