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.
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)
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Farfetch'd builds →Poison Jab 2x30-36% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Fury Cutter 2x18-21% Peck 2x21-27% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x43-51% Pluck 2x43-51% | ||
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x22-28% Ember 2x29-36% Smog 2x14-18% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x37-43% Gust 2x26-32% | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
 Illumise Bug | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x41-49% Pluck 2x41-49% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Swadloon builds →Bug Bite 2x26-31% Struggle Bug 2x38-45% | ||
 Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Whirlipede builds →Bug Bite 2x26-31% Poison Tail 2x20-24% Struggle Bug 2x33-38% Poison Sting 2x8-10% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x54-64% Fire Fang 2x48-58% Incinerate 2x30-36% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x67-79% Gust 2x45-55% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x48-58% Struggle Bug 2x33-39% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x38-45% Pluck 2x38-45% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x56-67% Fire Fang 2x47-56% Incinerate 2x31-38% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x52-62% Ice Fang 2x25-30% Fire Fang 2x25-30% Wing Attack 2x36-43% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x34-40% Air Cutter 2x71-83% Gust 2x47-56% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x50-59% Struggle Bug 2x34-40% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x90-106%KO Fire Punch 2x57-67% Fire Fang 2x49-58% Incinerate 2x30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x53-62% Ice Fang 2x26-30% Fire Fang 2x26-30% Wing Attack 2x36-43% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x46-55% Poison Jab 2x31-37% Bug Bite 2x36-43% Aerial Ace 2x24-29% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x34-41% Air Cutter 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x24-29% Gust 2x49-58% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x57-67% Air Slash 2x63-74% Air Cutter 2x50-60% Aerial Ace 2x38-46% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x86-101%KO Fire Blast 2x51-60% Fire Punch 2x55-65% Fire Fang 2x47-56% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x45-54% Poison Jab 2x30-36% Bug Bite 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x32-39% Air Cutter 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x24-28% Gust 2x45-54% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x55-65% Air Slash 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x47-56% Aerial Ace 2x37-43% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Crustle builds →X-Scissor 2x45-54% Poison Jab 2x30-36% Bug Bite 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-27% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x87-103%KO Fire Blast 2x53-63% Fire Punch 2x55-65% Fire Fang 2x48-57% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x45-53% Poison Jab 2x30-36% Bug Bite 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x34-39% Air Slash 2x86-101%KO Air Cutter 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x57-67% Air Slash 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x38-45% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tangrowth View Crustle builds →X-Scissor 2x47-55% Poison Jab 2x31-37% Bug Bite 2x35-41% Aerial Ace 2x23-28% | ||
In Black & White, 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 & White 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 & White 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 & White
Tangrowth tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Tangrowth in Black & White
To get Tangrowth, start by catching Tangela through walking encounters at Lv. 47-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TangelaGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.47-49 IceCommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.47-49 IceCommonPostAnyRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.47-49 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.47-49 RouteCommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.57-59 IceCommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.57-59 IceCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.57-59 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.57-59 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Tangrowth ✓Giant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.50 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.50 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.50 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Tangela (Step 1)
Tangrowth Guide
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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 & White, 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 & White, 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