Stats & Training
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.
Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines.
Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off.
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 |
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Earthquake10-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off8-9% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Rillaboom builds →U Turn 2x28-34% Wood Hammer18-21% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Incineroar builds →Knock Off19-22% Flare Blitz 2x68-80% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Skuntank builds →
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Sword & Shield 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 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Confusion, Endeavor, Flail and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Tangrowth Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Tangrowth's strengths as a defensive wall. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, and HP-heavy investment EVs back that up. Regenerator rounds out the package.
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tangrowth in Sword & Shield
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 ✓
Tangrowth Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 A-Tier as a tank. Knock Off with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
For Sword & Shield, Tangrowth has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
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 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