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.
Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
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 |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x43-52% Fury Cutter 2x26-33% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torchic builds →Ember 2x48-59% Peck 2x17-22% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x55-65% Pluck 2x55-65% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Skrelp PoisonWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skrelp builds →Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO Acid 2x49-59% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x39-47% Fury Cutter 2x24-29% | ||
Chatot Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Chatot builds →Chatter 2x94-113%KO Peck 2x21-25% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x53-63% Pluck 2x53-63% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x46-54% Fury Cutter 2x31-38% | ||
 Trubbish Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Trubbish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x74-88% Sludge 2x56-67% Acid Spray 2x35-42% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Oddish builds →Sludge Bomb 2x113-133%KO Acid 2x53-63% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x51-60% Sky Drop 2x39-46% Aerial Ace 2x39-46% Peck 2x24-28% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x176-208%KO Flamethrower 2x122-145%KO Sludge Bomb 2x81-96% Lava Plume 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x101-120%KO Leech Life 2x33-40% U-turn 2x29-35% Venoshock 2x74-88% | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x68-81% U-turn 2x41-49% Aerial Ace 2x24-28% Struggle Bug 2x47-56% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Illumise builds →U-turn 2x33-39% Aerial Ace 2x18-21% Struggle Bug 2x62-74% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skarmory builds →Air Cutter 2x50-60% Sky Drop 2x39-47% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% Peck 2x24-30% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x181-213%KO Flamethrower 2x127-150%KO Sludge Bomb 2x84-100%KO Lava Plume 2x113-133%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x101-120%KO Leech Life 2x33-40% U-turn 2x30-36% Venoshock 2x76-90% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x70-83% U-turn 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x24-29% Struggle Bug 2x48-57% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Illumise builds →U-turn 2x31-37% Aerial Ace 2x19-22% Struggle Bug 2x64-77% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x53-63% Sky Drop 2x40-47% Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x182-216%KO Flamethrower 2x127-150%KO Sludge Bomb 2x84-100%KO Lava Plume 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Tropius builds →Fly 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x34-41% Gust 2x53-63% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x106-125%KO Fly 2x58-69% Leech Life 2x33-40% U-turn 2x29-35% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodDewford Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Pelipper builds →Fly 2x42-50% U-turn 2x23-27% Wing Attack 2x29-34% Aerial Ace 2x29-34% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x56-66% Air Slash 2x64-76% Air Cutter 2x52-61% Sky Drop 2x38-45% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x72-85% Struggle Bug 2x54-64% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x106-125%KO Venoshock 2x37-44% Aerial Ace 2x35-43% Struggle Bug 2x44-52% | ||
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Xatu builds →Fly 2x54-64% Air Slash 2x118-139%KO U-turn 2x28-33% Aerial Ace 2x35-43% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x187-220%KO Fire Blast 2x158-187%KO Heat Wave 2x136-161%KO Flamethrower 2x130-154%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x55-65% Air Slash 2x62-74% Air Cutter 2x51-60% Sky Drop 2x37-44% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x70-83% Struggle Bug 2x51-60% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x104-122%KO Venoshock 2x36-43% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% Struggle Bug 2x43-51% | ||
Xatu Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Xatu builds →Fly 2x52-62% Air Slash 2x113-134%KO U-turn 2x27-32% Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x180-212%KO Fire Blast 2x152-180%KO Heat Wave 2x131-155%KO Flamethrower 2x125-148%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Tangela for 36-42%. Zapdos deals 48-57% with Heat Wave.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Weavile builds →Knock Off29-34% Ice Shard 2x36-42% Pursuit18-21% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x48-57% Thunderbolt17-20% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball57-67% Sludge Bomb 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast57-67% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain13-16% Flamethrower 2x97-114%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 59 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Tangela Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Tangela with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Flexible EVs and Calm nature maximize that, and Leafguard handles the rest.
Best Build
Tangela best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Rage Powder
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Tangela Locations
A solid number of locations for Tangela with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Tangela in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
12 walking encounters at Lv. 36-38 for Tangela across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Tangela Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 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