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.
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
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 from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more.
The recommended build leans into Tangrowth's strengths as a defensive wall. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received, and max HP and Defense EVs back that up. Regenerator rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Tangrowth Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
You're catching Tangela first, not Tangrowth. Tangela appears at solid 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Tangrowth, start by catching Tangela through walking encounters at Lv. 36-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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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.
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