Is Tangrowth Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Grass-type with enormous physical Defense. MoveAncient Power evolution from Tangela. Handles Olivia and Hapu with Grass coverage and tanks physical hits from nearly anything. Slow, but the bulk compensates. A solid defensive Grass option.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Tangela resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangela has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Tangela trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Tangela's weaknesses hard.
Tangrowth cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Tangrowth in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Tangrowth can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tangela from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Black 2 & White 2 and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tangrowth in USUM
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 ✓
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Fly 2x69-82% Fire Fang 2x35-42% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x56-68% Gust 2x45-53% | ||
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Fly 2x65-77% Fire Fang 2x30-37% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x62-73% Gust 2x43-51% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Fly 2x70-83% Fire Fang 2x33-39% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x67-79% Gust 2x46-55% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Fly 2x65-78% Fire Fang 2x31-38% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x69-81% Infestation 2x25-30% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salamence builds →Fly 2x67-79% Fire Fang 2x33-39% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x67-79% Flame Charge 2x23-27% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x70-82% Infestation 2x25-29% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x161-190%KO Venoshock 2x82-96% Leech Life 2x22-26% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x158-187%KO Smog 2x26-30% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x57-67% Fly 2x45-53% U-turn 2x22-27% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x136-161%KO Venoshock 2x46-54% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x142-168%KO Smog 2x22-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x183-215%KO Bug Buzz 2x126-149%KO Hurricane 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Air Slash 2x88-105%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x154-182%KO Sludge Bomb 2x106-126%KO Leech Life 2x21-25% Acrobatics 2x15-18% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x153-180%KO Sludge Bomb 2x71-84% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x183-215%KO Bug Buzz 2x127-150%KO Hurricane 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x194-228%KO Smog 2x30-36% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x152-179%KO Air Slash 2x88-104%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x99-116%KO X-Scissor 2x27-32% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x80-94% Smog 2x21-26% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x184-217%KO Bug Buzz 2x129-152%KO Hurricane 2x104-123%KO Poison Jab 2x20-23% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x69-81% Overheat 2x135-159%KO Ice Beam 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x80-95% Fire Blast 2x61-72% Ice Beam 2x50-59% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x197-232%KO Smog 2x31-36% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x100-117%KO X-Scissor 2x27-32% Poison Jab 2x27-32% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt11-13% Volt Switch8-10% Dazzling Gleam19-23% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast12-15% Surf6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Zeraora builds →Close Combat31-37% Knock Off17-20% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Gastrodon builds →Scald5-6% Earthquake6-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Seismitoad builds →Scald4-5% Earthquake7-8% | ||
Tangrowth Evolutions
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 67 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 10 more.
USUM Tangrowth Best Moveset
100 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk at 125 Defense with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP on every switch as a hidden ability. Grass TermStab from either side with MoveKnock Off removing items. The moveset holds S-tier as one of the most durable physical absorbers available, cycling in and out indefinitely through Regenerator healing.
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Tangrowth Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Giga Drain with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Giga Drain, Knock Off, Earthquake, and Hiddenpowerice 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