Between Regenerator and Grass typing, Tangrowth carves out a strong competitive niche. It recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. Been around since Gen 4.
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.
Tangrowth Weakness
FragileFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Tangrowth Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Coverage runs deep. Tangrowth can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Leaf Storm and Power Whip while TMs handle everything else.
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 TangelaEASYCrossing SlopeGrassUncommonEASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwamp
Step 2Tangrowth ✓EASYGapejaw BogGrassUncommonSwampor 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 DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-game
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Bogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostSwampPost-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 TangelaEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowstormEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowingEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowingEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestHeavy Fog
Step 2Tangrowth ✓
Tangrowth can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tangela from Red, Yellow, or Black 2 and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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.
Tangela evolves into Tangrowth after learning Ancient Power. Tangrowth is the fully evolved form. At 535 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 — 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 appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Tangrowth first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A