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.
Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x42-50% Venoshock 2x42-50% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x28-33% Flame Charge 2x24-29% Ember 2x39-46% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x53-63% Venoshock 2x53-63% Clear Smog 2x42-50% Smog 2x28-33% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x24-29% Ember 2x28-33% Smog 2x15-19% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x32-39% Flame Charge 2x20-25% Ember 2x61-72% Gust 2x40-48% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x41-50% Aerial Ace 2x41-50% Peck 2x26-30% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x28-33% Gust 2x30-36% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x72-85% Gust 2x49-58% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x61-72% Fire Fang 2x30-36% Flame Wheel 2x28-33% Flame Charge 2x23-28% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x85-101%KO Poison Sting 2x8-10% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Braviary builds →Fly 2x58-69% U-turn 2x30-36% Wing Attack 2x39-47% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x35-42% U-turn 2x19-23% Pluck 2x25-30% Incinerate 2x29-34% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x35-42% Struggle Bug 2x43-52% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x84-99% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Braviary builds →Fly 2x58-69% U-turn 2x30-36% Wing Attack 2x40-47% Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x35-41% U-turn 2x18-22% Pluck 2x24-28% Incinerate 2x28-33% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x45-54% Bug Bite 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% Struggle Bug 2x42-50% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x158-186%KO Fly 2x22-26% Leech Life 2x30-36% U-turn 2x27-32% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x88-104%KO Poison Sting 2x7-9% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Braviary builds →Fly 2x59-70% Air Slash 2x54-64% U-turn 2x30-36% Wing Attack 2x39-46% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x36-43% Air Slash 2x53-63% U-turn 2x19-23% Pluck 2x24-29% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x158-187%KO Fly 2x22-26% Leech Life 2x30-36% U-turn 2x26-31% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x89-105%KO Poison Sting 2x9-10% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Braviary builds →Fly 2x59-70% Air Slash 2x55-65% U-turn 2x31-37% Wing Attack 2x41-48% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x36-43% Air Slash 2x54-63% U-turn 2x19-23% Pluck 2x25-29% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodCastelia Sewers Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x68-81% Fire Blast 2x58-69% Sludge Wave 2x75-89% Sludge Bomb 2x73-86% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite's Outrage hits Tangrowth for 34-40%. Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (157-185%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed15-18% Outrage34-40% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain18-21% Fire Blast 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Scald15-18% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake21-24% Ice Shard 2x33-39% Superpower33-39% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 57 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Confusion, Endeavor and 9 more.
Black 2 & White 2 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 Defense EVs back that up. Regenerator rounds out the package.
Best Build
Tangrowth best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Stun Spore
- Hidden Power Ice
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 Black 2 & White 2
You'll want late-game access before hunting Tangrowth. Moderate rates across 6 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Tangrowth in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Tangrowth starts with Tangela at Lv. 34-50 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TangelaRoute 13White 2Grass Lv.34-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 13Black 2Grass Lv.34-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 13White 2Grass Lv.38-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 13Black 2Grass Lv.38-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.44-45 IceCommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.44-45 IceCommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.49-50 IceCommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.49-50 IceCommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Route 13White 2Grass Lv.37 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotRoute 13Black 2Grass Lv.37 RouteRareLateAnyShaking spotHumilau CityBlack 2In-game trade Lv.45 CityLimitedLateAnyTrade for (give Mantine)Humilau CityWhite 2In-game trade Lv.45 CityLimitedLateAnyTrade for (give Mantine)Giant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Tangela (Step 1)
Tangrowth Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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. Leech Seed with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Tangrowth fills the tank role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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