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.
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape's Fire Blast hits Tangrowth for 59-70%. Dragonite's Outrage hits Tangrowth for 59-69%. Gengar deals 46-54% with Shadow Ball.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Infernape builds →Close Combat34-40% U Turn 2x27-32% Fire Blast 2x59-70% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed26-31% Outrage59-69% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball46-54% Focus Blast46-54% Explosion30-36% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Explosion34-40% Payback7-8% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x26-30% Pursuit13-15% | ||
Platinum 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 45 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 6 more.
Platinum Tangrowth Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Tangrowth's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs back that up. Chlorophyll rounds out the package.
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Tangrowth in Platinum
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 Platinum
The path to Tangrowth starts with Tangela at Lv. 27-31 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TangelaGreat Marsh - Area 3Grass Lv.27-30 FacilityCommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 4Grass Lv.27-30 FacilityCommonMidMorning/dayGreat Marsh - Area 3Grass Lv.28-30 FacilityUncommonMidNightGreat Marsh - Area 4Grass Lv.28-30 FacilityUncommonMidNightGreat Marsh - Area 5Grass Lv.28-29 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 6Grass Lv.28-29 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 1Grass Lv.30-31 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 2Grass Lv.30-31 FacilityRareMid
Step 2Tangrowth ✓
Tangrowth Guide
In Platinum, 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 C-Tier as a tank. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, Tangrowth fills the tank role. It's a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. 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 Platinum, 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.
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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