Tangrowth's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Def trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Draped with long vines, it resembles a shrub in appearance. It swings bundles of vines as though they were arms, wrapping them around prey to ensnare them.
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Tangrowth for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tangrowth's physical bulk (base 125 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 |
Volcarona can KO Tangrowth with Heat Wave (88-104%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (95-112%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Glimmora builds →Power Gem32-37% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Weavile builds →Knock Off20-23% Ice Shard 2x25-29% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x86-101%KO | ||
Tangrowth doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need knowing a specific move to get here from Tangela's line. Breed this form to get Tangela eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Tangela gave Tangrowth the biggest boost in Attack (+45), bringing the total to 535 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Tangrowth to get Tangela eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
The recommended build leans into Tangrowth's strengths as a defensive wall. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received, and HP-heavy investment EVs back that up. Regenerator rounds out the package.
Best Build
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Sludge Bomb
- Power Whip
- Focus Blast
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Focus Blast
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Stomping Tantrum
- Brick Break
- Power Whip
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Sludge Bomb
- Power Whip
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Focus Blast
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Stomping Tantrum
- Brick Break
- Power Whip
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Tangrowth's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Energy Ball and Absorb, and Poison and Normal coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Don't skip the egg moves. Tangrowth picks up Amnesia and Confusion only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Power Whip while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Tangrowth picks up Confusion and Endeavor only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Solar Blade while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Tangrowth isn't available in the wild in Winds & Waves. Start by transferring Tangela from Red, Yellow, or Black 2. The evolution path from Tangela to Tangrowth is covered in the steps below.
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Tangrowth in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Tangrowth in Legends: Arceus
The path to Tangrowth starts with Tangela at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TangelaCrossing SlopeGrassUncommonGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommon
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Gapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonor evolve from Tangela (Step 1)
moderate rates across 4 locations for Tangrowth in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Tangrowth in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Tangrowth starts with Tangela at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TangelaBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Bogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameor evolve from Tangela (Step 1)
Tangrowth doesn't appear wild. Catch Tangela instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Tangrowth. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Tangrowth in Sword & Shield
To get Tangrowth, start by catching Tangela through walking encounters at Lv. 10-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TangelaForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyHeavy Fog
Step 2Tangrowth ✓
Don't let Tangrowth's 535 base stat total fool you. Regenerator is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a tank.
Run Regenerator on Tangrowth. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Tangrowth also gets Chlorophyll and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
Tangrowth fills the tank role. It's a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Tangrowth's hidden ability is Regenerator. Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Tangrowth first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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