Tangrowth Best Moveset
Healing a third of HP on every switch through AbilityRegenerator turned Tangrowth from a mid-tier afterthought into a top-tier physical tank in Gens VI and VII (X & Y, Sun & Moon). This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCareful and Grass-type moves, switching constantly to stay healthy.
100/125/50 physical bulk with Leaf Storm in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Slow but tanky on the physical side. Limited coverage and no secondary typing held it to the middle tiers.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Regenerator healed 33% HP on every switch in Gen V (Black & White). But the format's power level outpaced what passive Grass bulk could handle. Dropped a tier.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen VI (X & Y). Assault Vest plus Regenerator turned Tangrowth into a mixed wall. Switch in, take a hit, switch out, heal.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Rocky Helmet punished contact moves while Regenerator healed the damage taken in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Physical attackers hated switching into Tangrowth. Two gens at the top.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Power creep exceeded what Regenerator plus bulk could absorb turn after turn in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Three gens of relevance ended when the damage numbers climbed too high.
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Focus Blast
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
Tangrowth Weakness
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 |
What is Tangrowth Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tangrowth
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn3-4% Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
| ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Swampert builds →Earthquake11-13% Flip Turn6-8% Liquidation9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Slowbro builds →Scald12-15% Psychic28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Gastrodon builds →Ice Beam 2x73-86% Surf18-22% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Tangrowth
Tangrowth isn't available in the wild in Winds & Waves. Start by transferring Tangela from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Black 2 & White 2. The evolution path from Tangela to Tangrowth is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Tangrowth in WW
Step 1Obtain TangelaLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 21. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 21. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 21. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Route 21. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Great Marsh. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Tangrowth ✓
You're catching Tangela first, not Tangrowth. Tangela appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Tangrowth in PLA
Step 1Catch TangelaCrossing SlopeLv.16-41GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.19-22GrassRate 15%
Step 2Tangrowth ✓
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 BDSP
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 CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-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 SwSh
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 FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Normal Weather
Step 2Tangrowth ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tangrowth egg.
Base Stats
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 Guide
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 B-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.
Run Giga Drain, Knock Off, Sludge Bomb, and Leech Seed on Tangrowth. Giga Drain is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
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