Stats & Training
Tangela's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Def trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x56-66% Venoshock 2x56-66% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x37-46% Flame Charge 2x34-41% Ember 2x51-61% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x68-81% Venoshock 2x68-81% Clear Smog 2x56-66% Smog 2x34-41% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x29-36% Ember 2x37-46% Smog 2x19-24% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x43-51% Flame Charge 2x28-34% Ember 2x86-102%KO Gust 2x58-68% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x55-65% Aerial Ace 2x55-65% Peck 2x34-41% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x34-41% Gust 2x43-51% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x101-119%KO Gust 2x69-82% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x86-102%KO Fire Fang 2x40-48% Flame Wheel 2x38-44% Flame Charge 2x32-38% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x124-147%KO Poison Sting 2x12-15% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x78-92% U-turn 2x41-49% Wing Attack 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x49-58% U-turn 2x26-31% Pluck 2x34-40% Incinerate 2x41-49% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x46-55% Struggle Bug 2x62-73% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x123-146%KO Poison Sting 2x11-14% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x77-92% U-turn 2x41-49% Wing Attack 2x52-62% Aerial Ace 2x52-62% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x48-57% U-turn 2x25-31% Pluck 2x32-38% Incinerate 2x41-49% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x59-70% Bug Bite 2x46-54% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% Struggle Bug 2x61-73% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x227-267%KO Fly 2x30-36% Leech Life 2x39-47% U-turn 2x36-42% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x126-149%KO Poison Sting 2x11-13% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x77-91% Air Slash 2x79-93% U-turn 2x40-47% Wing Attack 2x53-62% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x77-91% U-turn 2x25-30% Pluck 2x32-38% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x231-272%KO Fly 2x30-36% Leech Life 2x40-47% U-turn 2x36-43% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x129-152%KO Poison Sting 2x11-13% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Braviary builds →Fly 2x78-92% Air Slash 2x80-94% U-turn 2x41-49% Wing Attack 2x52-62% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x78-92% U-turn 2x25-30% Pluck 2x32-39% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodCastelia Sewers Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x91-107%KO Fire Blast 2x85-100%KO Sludge Wave 2x111-131%KO Sludge Bomb 2x105-124%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (150-177%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed13-16% Outrage29-34% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-20% Fire Blast 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin3-4% Scald15-17% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake18-21% Ice Shard 2x29-34% Superpower28-34% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Tangela easily with 57 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Tangela Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Tangela with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max HP and Defense EVs and Bold nature maximize that, and Regenerator handles the rest.
Best Build
Tangela best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Tangela Locations
high spawn rates for Tangela across 8 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Tangela in Black 2 & White 2
Before you go hunting for Tangela, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. White 2 and Black 2 each have different walking encounters at Lv. 34-50.
Tangela 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 leaning toward the special side (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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves