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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Zapdos builds →Fly 2x46-55% U-turn 2x24-29% Pluck 2x32-38% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Kyurem builds →Blizzard 2x153-180%KO Ice Beam 2x125-147%KO Fly 2x41-48% Glaciate 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x175-206%KO Fire Blast 2x149-175%KO Heat Wave 2x128-151%KO Flamethrower 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter 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 | ||
 Articuno Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Articuno builds →Blizzard 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x97-115%KO Fly 2x43-51% Freeze-Dry 2x75-89% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Zeraora builds →Close Combat31-37% Volt Switch8-10% | ||
 | 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 10 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Tangrowth can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Tangela from Red, Yellow, or Black 2 and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Tangrowth Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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