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.
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
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Slowbro deals 51-61% with Ice Beam.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Gastrodon builds →Scald19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake9-11% Rock Slide9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Slowbro builds →Scald17-20% Ice Beam 2x51-61% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed3-4% Mach Punch11-13% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Quagsire builds →Scald12-14% Earthquake7-9% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 59 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Drain
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Tangrowth in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
Step 1Catch TangelaMirage Spots - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-386%Late
Step 2Tangrowth ✓
Tangrowth Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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
- 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