Stats & Training
Tangela's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Def trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Blue plant vines cloak the POKéMON’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Tangela Weakness
Type-wise, Tangela takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tangela's physical bulk (base 115 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Weedle BugPoison | D | |
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Ekans Poison | D | |
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x39-47% Peck 2x24-29% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x33-41% Gust 2x24-29% | ||
Weedle BugPoison | D | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Charmander builds →Aerial Ace 2x22-27% Ember 2x49-59% | ||
Ekans Poison | D | |
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x39-47% Peck 2x24-29% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x33-41% Gust 2x24-29% | ||
Weedle BugPoison | D | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Charmander builds →Aerial Ace 2x22-27% Ember 2x49-59% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x51-60% Aerial Ace 2x51-60% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x107-127%KO Aerial Ace 2x24-28% Ember 2x51-60% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Charmander builds →Flamethrower 2x95-113%KO Aerial Ace 2x20-24% Ember 2x45-53% | ||
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Venomoth builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% Leech Life 2x45-53% Silver Wind 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Fearow builds →Fly 2x60-72% Aerial Ace 2x42-50% Peck 2x26-31% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% Acid 2x23-28% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x50-59% Aerial Ace 2x50-59% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Venomoth builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% Leech Life 2x45-53% Silver Wind 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Fearow builds →Fly 2x60-72% Aerial Ace 2x42-50% Peck 2x26-31% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Gloom builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% Acid 2x23-28% | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x164-193%KO Ice Beam 2x135-159%KO Fly 2x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x39-45% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x48-57% Fury Cutter 2x33-39% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Venomoth builds →Sludge Bomb 2x46-55% Leech Life 2x42-50% Silver Wind 2x33-39% Aerial Ace 2x21-26% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Fearow builds →Fly 2x60-70% Drill Peck 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Peck 2x25-30% | ||
 Golbat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% Leech Life 2x32-38% Wing Attack 2x36-43% Air Cutter 2x36-43% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x61-73% Drill Peck 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% Peck 2x25-30% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x255-300%KO Fire Blast 2x214-253%KO Flamethrower 2x176-208%KO Fly 2x67-79% | ||
Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x171-201%KO Ice Beam 2x140-165%KO Fly 2x58-69% Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x176-208%KO Fire Blast 2x149-176%KO Flamethrower 2x124-146%KO Bounce 2x42-50% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Obtain MethodCeladon City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Scyther builds →Wing Attack 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x49-58% Fury Cutter 2x32-39% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Aerodactyl's Double-Edge hits Tangela for 55-65%. Forretress's Explosion hits Tangela for 54-63%. Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 237-279%.
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake23-27% Rock Slide52-61% Double Edge55-65% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Explosion54-63% Earthquake11-13% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x237-279%KO | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x184-217%KO Thunderbolt31-36% Explosion40-48% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangela View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain36-42% Sludge Bomb 2x50-59% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Evolving Tangela into Tangrowth takes knowing a specific move. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tangela easily with 35 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Confusion, Flail and 4 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Tangela Best Moveset
Chlorophyll helps Tangela stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Giga Drain as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Tangela best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sunny Day
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Amnesia and Confusion aren't available any other way for Tangela, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Solar Beam and Giga Drain for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Tangela Locations
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 6 locations. Tangela's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Tangela in FireRed & LeafGreen
6 spots to find Tangela at Lv. 17-35 via walking and trade. Not all of them exist in both FireRed and LeafGreen versions, so filter by your copy below.
Tangela Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Tangela isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Tangrowth to unlock its full potential. At 435 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Regenerator on Tangela. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Tangela also gets Chlorophyll and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Regenerator is the hidden ability. It heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Worth hunting for if you want Tangela to compete at a higher level.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Tangela fills the setup sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Tangela has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 4DP
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