Is Tangela Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Underground Grass-type. Tangrowth (level up with Ancient Power) is bulky and hits hard. Handles Crasher Wake, Bertha, and Volkner's Octillery. Underrated Underground find if you need Grass coverage.
Tangela resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Gardenia's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Tangela resists most of Crasher Wake's coverage and hits back hard.
Fantina's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Tangela resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Tangela cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Tangela in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
4 encounter spots for Tangela at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Tangela in BDSP
To get Tangela, start by catching Tangela through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Tangela ✓Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TangrowthBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameor 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 |
What is Tangela Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tangela
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x28-35% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Zubat builds →Fly 2x43-52% Sludge Bomb 2x65-78% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x145-171%KO Aerial Ace 2x41-49% Poison Sting 2x10-12% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Staravia Normal | D | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x61-73% Aerial Ace 2x31-37% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x148-174%KO Ice Beam 2x98-116%KO Air Cutter 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Fly 2x58-68% Sludge Bomb 2x107-126%KO U-turn 2x31-36% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x148-174%KO Air Cutter 2x98-116%KO Poison Sting 2x7-9% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x148-174%KO Ice Beam 2x98-116%KO Air Cutter 2x98-116%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Fly 2x58-68% Sludge Bomb 2x107-126%KO U-turn 2x31-36% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x148-174%KO Air Cutter 2x98-116%KO Poison Sting 2x7-9% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x146-172%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Air Cutter 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x77-90% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Fly 2x56-67% Sludge Bomb 2x104-122%KO U-turn 2x29-35% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x142-168%KO Air Slash 2x119-141%KO Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x76-89% U-turn 2x40-47% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Fly 2x55-65% Sludge Bomb 2x101-119%KO U-turn 2x29-34% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x141-166%KO Air Slash 2x119-141%KO Ice Beam 2x94-111%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x75-88% U-turn 2x39-47% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x171-202%KO Megahorn 2x57-67% Poison Jab 2x38-45% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x141-166%KO Air Cutter 2x96-113%KO Poison Sting 2x7-8% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x141-166%KO Air Slash 2x119-141%KO Ice Beam 2x94-111%KO | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x75-88% U-turn 2x39-47% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x171-202%KO Megahorn 2x57-67% Poison Jab 2x38-45% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x99-117%KO U-turn 2x39-46% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x85-101%KO Megahorn 2x57-67% Poison Jab 2x38-45% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x144-170%KO Air Slash 2x120-142%KO Ice Beam 2x96-113%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Gengar can KO Tangela with Sludge Bomb (86-101%).
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball38-45% Sludge Bomb 2x86-101%KO Giga Drain12-14% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Salamence builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch11-13% Knock Off12-14% | ||
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
BDSP Tangela Best Moveset
115 Defense with hidden AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch, a tool that didn't exist in the original Gen 4. 100 Sp. Atk and AbilityChlorophyll for sun Speed add offense. The moveset dropped from C-tier but the AbilityRegenerator utility is real. Evolves into Tangrowth.
Best Build
Tangela best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
- Sludge Bomb
- Leaf Storm
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
Base Stats
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Tangela Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Tangela fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 55 Attack and 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