Mixed
Tank
BTier
50Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats
High
HP100
B
Attack100
B
Defense125
A
Sp. Atk110
B
Sp. Def50
D
Speed50
D
Total535
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult30 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height2.0 m
6'07"Average
Weight128.6 kg
283.5 lbsHeavy
Base XP187
High Yield
Abilities
ChlorophyllRare
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
RegeneratorHATop Pick
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe
Defense training target
Pokedex Entries

It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.

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.

Tangrowth Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Type ChartFragile
5Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-6
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireIcePoisonFlyingBug
½xResist
WaterElectricGrassGround
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
WaterGroundRock
How to Beat Tangrowth in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Slowbro deals 51-61% with Ice Beam.

Gastrodon
GastrodonRecovers with Recover, burns with Scald
WaterGround
B
Recommended Build
AbilityStormdrain
ItemLeftovers
NatureQuiet
Moves
  • Earth Power
  • ScaldSTAB
  • RecoverRecovery
  • ProtectPriority
Damage vs Tangrowth
Scald
19-22%
View Gastrodon builds →

X & Y 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

2 Forms
Tangela
#114Tangela
Knows Ancient Power
Tangrowth
#465Tangrowth
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Tangela
Grass
Tangrowth
Grass
HP
65
100+35
ATK
55
100+45
DEF
115
125+10
SP.ATK
100
110+10
SP.DEF
40
50+10
SPE
60
50-10
BST
435C-Tier
535C-Tier+100
ROLE
Attacker
Tank
TYPE
Special
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Tangrowth to get Tangela eggs easily using 59 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more.

Egg Groups
Plant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
12moves
Breed With (best first)
venusaurmeganiumtorterraroseradeserperiorludicoloshiftryabomasnowwhimsicottjumpluffbreloomcacturne
12 of 59·

X & Y Tangrowth Best Moveset

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

Solid pick
Ability
Regenerator
Item
Rocky HelmetPUNISH
Best Nature for Tangrowth
Relaxed+DEF

Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Knock Off
  • Giga DrainSTAB
  • Sleep PowderSTAB
  • Hidden Power Fire

Recommended Teammates

Heatran
HeatranDecent
Excadrill
ExcadrillDecent
Clefable
ClefableDecent

Moves

Don't skip the egg moves. Tangrowth picks up Amnesia and Confusion only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Power Whip while coverage across 9 types adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Block
D——5Normal
Lv 1
Constrict
—1010035Normal
Lv 1
Ingrain
B——20Grass
Lv 4
Sleep Powder
A—7515Grass
Lv 7
Vine Whip
—4510025Grass
Lv 10
Absorb
—2010025Grass
Lv 14
Poison Powder
——7535Poison
Lv 17
Bind
—158520Normal
Lv 20
Growth
D——20Normal
Lv 23
Mega Drain
—4010015Grass
Lv 27
Knock Off
S6510020Dark
Lv 30
Stun Spore
D—7530Grass
Lv 33
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Lv 36
Giga Drain
S7510010Grass
Lv 40
Ancient Power
C601005Rock
Lv 43
Slam
—807520Normal
Lv 46
Tickle
——10020Normal
Lv 49
Wring Out
——1005Normal
Lv 50
Grassy Terrain
D——10Grass
Lv 53
Power Whip
B1208510Grass
Lv 56
Block
D——5Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
D—10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
———20Normal
HM01
Cut
D509530Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM53
Energy Ball
B9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D—10020Normal
TM56
Fling
D—10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM83
Infestation
D2010020Bug
TM96
Nature Power
D——20Normal
TM66
Payback
—5010010Dark
TM84
Poison Jab
C8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D——10Normal
TM33
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
TM94
Rock Smash
—4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
C6010015Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
C9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
—8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C——20Normal
TM46
Thief
C6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
B—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D——20Psychic
Egg
Confusion
—5010025Psychic
Egg
Endeavor
D—1005Normal
Egg
Flail
——10015Normal
Egg
Giga Drain
S7510010Grass
Egg
Leaf Storm
B130905Grass
Egg
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Egg
Mega Drain
—4010015Grass
Egg
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
Egg
Nature Power
D——20Normal
Egg
Power Swap
———10Psychic
Egg
Rage Powder+2
A——20Bug

Tutor Moves

Tangrowth can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground

How to Get Tangrowth in X & Y

Tangrowth isn't available in the wild in X & Y. Start by transferring Tangela from Red, Yellow, or Black 2. The evolution path from Tangela to Tangrowth is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Tangrowth in X & Y

  1. Tangela
    Step 1Obtain Tangela

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGoldCrystalFireRedPlatinum
  2. Tangrowth
    Step 2Tangrowth ✓

Tangrowth Guide

  • In X & Y, 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. Knock Off with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.

  • In X & Y, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Walrein (Ice), and Roserade (Poison) when using Tangrowth. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, Tangrowth's hidden ability is Regenerator. Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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