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.
Draped with long vines, it resembles a shrub in appearance. It swings bundles of vines as though they were arms, wrapping them around prey to ensnare them.
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 |
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x45-53% Fire Blast 2x95-112%KO Flamethrower 2x78-93% Fly 2x30-36% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x129-153%KO Sludge Bomb 2x123-146%KO Poison Jab 2x27-33% Venoshock 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Crobat builds →Fly 2x46-55% Sludge Bomb 2x75-89% Leech Life 2x27-32% X-Scissor 2x27-32% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Archeops builds →Fly 2x65-77% U-turn 2x34-40% Wing Attack 2x45-53% Pluck 2x45-53% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x146-171%KO Fire Blast 2x122-144%KO Flamethrower 2x100-118%KO Fire Fang 2x39-46% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast20-23% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt16-19% Volt Switch13-15% Dazzling Gleam29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Gastrodon builds →Ice Beam 2x31-37% Scald10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tapu Bulu builds →Superpower29-34% Wood Hammer22-26% Horn Leech14-16% Rock Slide18-22% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 67 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Tangrowth Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Tangrowth's strengths as a defensive wall. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs back that up. Regenerator rounds out the package.
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Rage Powder
- Solar Beam
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Tangrowth in Sun & Moon
Tangrowth Guide
In Sun & 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 Sun & 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, run Giga Drain, Knock Off, Earthquake, and Hiddenpowerice on Tangrowth. Giga Drain is the most common pick at 21% 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 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