In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What is Tangela weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tangela's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Tangela?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What is Tangela's hidden ability?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What role does Tangela play in battle?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Tangela - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Attacker

CTier

60Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack55

Defense115

Sp. Atk100

Sp. Def40

Speed60

Total435

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight35.0 kg

Base XP87

Abilities

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Leaf Guard

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

RegeneratorHATop Pick

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+1SpASpDSpe

Defense training source

Pokedex Entries

Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.

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.

Tangela Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass, Ground

Type ChartFragile

5Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-6

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug

½xResist

Water Electric Grass Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Water Ground Rock

How to Beat Tangela in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Articuno IceFlying	C
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Ice BeamLv. 32 GustLv. 1 Ice ShardLv. 1 Damage vs Tangela Ice Beam 2x 140-165%KO Gust 2x 64-75% Ice Shard 2x 27-32% View Articuno builds →
Arcanine Fire	C
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Move Moves EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Tangela Ember 2x 67-79% View Arcanine builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Heat WaveLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 54 Wing AttackLv. 1 EmberLv. 13 Damage vs Tangela Heat Wave 2x 166-195%KO Flamethrower 2x 158-186%KO Wing Attack 2x 40-47% Ember 2x 71-84% View Charizard builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves FlyLv. 49 Wing AttackLv. 1 Damage vs Tangela Fly 2x 69-81% Wing Attack 2x 47-56% View Aerodactyl builds →
Magmar Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 50 FlamethrowerLv. 44 Fire PunchLv. 33 Clear SmogLv. 17 Damage vs Tangela Fire Blast 2x 178-210%KO Flamethrower 2x 147-174%KO Fire Punch 2x 54-64% Clear Smog 2x 56-66% View Magmar builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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

No Evolution

#114TangelaDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 Hardy nature maximize that, and Regenerator handles the rest.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Tangela develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Power Whip and Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Absorb

—4010025Grass

Lv 1

Constrict

—1010035Normal

Lv 5

Sleep Powder

S—7515Grass

Lv 10

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 15

Vine Whip

—4510025Grass

Lv 17

Poison Powder

D—7535Poison

Lv 22

Bind

—158520Normal

Lv 27

Growth

D——20Normal

Lv 29

Stun Spore

B—7530Grass

Lv 34

Mega Drain

C7510015Grass

Lv 39

Leech Seed

S—9010Grass

Lv 44

Slam

—807520Normal

Lv 49

Amnesia

D——20Psychic

Lv 54

Power Whip

C1208510Grass

TM Moves

TM12

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM53

Mega Drain

C7510015Grass

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM52

Sludge Bomb

S9010010Poison

TM45

Solar Beam

B20010010Grass

TM08

Substitute

B——10Normal

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Tangela doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tangela can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Tangela Locations

decent spawn rates for Tangela across 2 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Route 21

Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route

15%Late

Route 21

Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route

15%Late

Tangela Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tangela's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

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Volcanion FireWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Steam Eruption Earth Power Sludge Bomb Fire Blast Damage vs Tangela Sludge Bomb 2x 119-140%KO Fire Blast 2x 218-257%KO View Volcanion builds →
Togekiss FairyFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Air Slash RoostRecovery Nasty Plot Heal Bell Damage vs Tangela Air Slash 2x 95-111%KO View Togekiss builds →
Mamoswine IceGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves EarthquakeSTAB Icicle Crash Ice Shard Knock Off Damage vs Tangela Earthquake 17-20% Ice Shard 2x 28-33% Knock Off 15-17% View Mamoswine builds →
Toxapex PoisonWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves RecoverRecovery ScaldSTAB HazeUtility Toxic Spikes Damage vs Tangela Scald 10-13% View Toxapex builds →
Volcarona BugFire	A
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Quiver Dance Bug Buzz Hidden Power Ground Giga Drain Damage vs Tangela Giga Drain 17-20% View Volcarona builds →