Tangela

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Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Grass-type Pokémon, Tangela is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

Tangela's maximum Combat Power stat is 2530 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip. Tangela encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Tangela is available! ✨

Tangela Stats and Max CP

183 ATK
169 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2530 CP
Lvl 40
2238 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1598 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1278 CP
Lvl 15 Research
959 CP

Tangela's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
GrassGrass-type
Little CupLittle Cup
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Tangela Type Chart

Tangela takes increased damage from:Tangela takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Tangela takes reduced damage from:Tangela takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Vine Whip + Power Whip

Tangela's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip, with 11.23 DPS and 171.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Tangela ranks #79 (F Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip *11.23171.59.66
      2.GrassVine Whip GrassGrass Knot 11.23171.59.66
      3.GrassVine Whip GrassSolar Beam 10.51160.59.04
      4.BugInfestation GrassPower Whip *10.11154.48.70
      5.BugInfestation GrassGrass Knot 10.11154.48.70
      6.GrassVine Whip PoisonSludge Bomb 9.88150.88.49
      7.BugInfestation GrassSolar Beam 9.17140.07.88
      8.BugInfestation PoisonSludge Bomb 8.55130.57.35

      Fast Attacks

      • BugInfestationDamage9Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Infestation
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage9
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy12

        Effects
        Infestation has no special effects.
        See Infestation details page ↗
      • GrassVine WhipDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Vine Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Vine Whip has no special effects.
        See Vine Whip details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GrassSolar BeamDamage180Energy100Duration5.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage180
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration5.0s
        Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Solar Beam has no special effects.
        See Solar Beam details page ↗
      • GrassPower Whip *Damage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Power Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Power Whip has no special effects.
        See Power Whip details page ↗
      • GrassGrass KnotDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Grass Knot has no special effects.
        See Grass Knot details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Tangela's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tangela's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tangela has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Tangela in the meta

      Tangela in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#114
      Height1 m
      Weight35 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Tangela family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tangela in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Tangela Pokémon GOTangela
      Tangrowth Pokémon GOTangrowth
      Shadow Tangela Pokémon GOShadow Tangela
      Shadow Tangrowth Pokémon GOShadow Tangrowth
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Tangela scaled to 0.538235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangela scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangela scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTangela scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangela scaled to 1.4264705882352942x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m2 m

      Tangela's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Tangela in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.49 m0.5 m
      1′07″1′08″
      XS0.5 m1 m
      1′08″3′03″
      M0.75 m1.25 m
      2′06″4′01″
      XL1.25 m1.5 m
      4′01″4′11″
      XXL1.5 m2 m
      4′11″6′07″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer4s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer11s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Tangela CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Tangela's has 2530 max CP (at Level 50). A Tangela obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1212 CP to 1278 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1515 CP to 1598 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tangela can be found in the 909 CP to 959 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2530 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch909 CP - 959 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1212 CP - 1278 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1212 CP - 1278 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1515 CP - 1598 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Tangela Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      131 CP299 CP3166 CP
      4234 CP5301 CP6369 CP
      7436 CP8504 CP9572 CP
      10639 CP11703 CP12767 CP
      13831 CP14895 CP15959 CP
      161023 CP171087 CP181150 CP
      191214 CP201278 CP211342 CP
      221406 CP231470 CP241534 CP
      251598 CP261662 CP271726 CP
      281790 CP291854 CP301918 CP
      311950 CP321982 CP332014 CP
      342046 CP352078 CP362110 CP
      372142 CP382174 CP392206 CP
      402238 CP412266 CP422295 CP
      432323 CP442352 CP452381 CP
      462411 CP472440 CP482470 CP
      492500 CP502530 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tangela

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tangela's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tangela.

      Grass Grass

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Tangela Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Tangela Candy296 Tangela Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Tangela Candy10 Tangela Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Tangela Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Tangela Candy-

      Tangela Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tangela from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tangela in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Tangela Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Tangela Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Tangela Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Tangela Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Tangela Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Tangela Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Tangela Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Tangela Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Tangela Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Tangela Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Tangela Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Tangela Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Tangela Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Tangela Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Tangela Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Tangela Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Tangela Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Tangela Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Tangela Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Tangela Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Tangela Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Tangela Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Tangela Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Tangela Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Tangela Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Tangela Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Tangela Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Tangela Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Tangela Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Tangela Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Tangela Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Tangela Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Tangela Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Tangela Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Tangela Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Tangela Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Tangela Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Tangela Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Tangela Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Tangela Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Tangela Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Tangela Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Tangela Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Tangela Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Tangela Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Tangela Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Tangela Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Tangela Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Tangela Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Tangela Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Tangela Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Tangela Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Tangela Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Tangela Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Tangela Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Tangela Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Tangela Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Tangela Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Tangela Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Tangela Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Tangela Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Tangela Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Tangela Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Tangela Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Tangela Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Tangela Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Tangela Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Tangela Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Tangela Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Tangela Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Tangela Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Tangela Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Tangela Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Tangela Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Tangela Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Tangela Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Tangela Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Tangela Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Tangela Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Tangela Candy XL280,000304 Tangela Candy10 Tangela Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Tangela Candy XL290,000304 Tangela Candy20 Tangela Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Tangela Candy XL301,000304 Tangela Candy30 Tangela Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Tangela Candy XL312,000304 Tangela Candy40 Tangela Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Tangela Candy XL323,000304 Tangela Candy52 Tangela Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Tangela Candy XL334,000304 Tangela Candy64 Tangela Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Tangela Candy XL346,000304 Tangela Candy76 Tangela Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Tangela Candy XL358,000304 Tangela Candy88 Tangela Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Tangela Candy XL370,000304 Tangela Candy103 Tangela Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Tangela Candy XL382,000304 Tangela Candy118 Tangela Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Tangela Candy XL395,000304 Tangela Candy133 Tangela Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Tangela Candy XL408,000304 Tangela Candy148 Tangela Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Tangela Candy XL421,000304 Tangela Candy165 Tangela Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Tangela Candy XL434,000304 Tangela Candy182 Tangela Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Tangela Candy XL448,000304 Tangela Candy199 Tangela Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Tangela Candy XL462,000304 Tangela Candy216 Tangela Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Tangela Candy XL476,000304 Tangela Candy236 Tangela Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Tangela Candy XL490,000304 Tangela Candy256 Tangela Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Tangela Candy XL505,000304 Tangela Candy276 Tangela Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Tangela Candy XL520,000304 Tangela Candy296 Tangela Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Tangela

      Tangela high resolution sprites

      Tangela Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Tangela’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Grass-type Pokémon, Tangela is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Tangela in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Tangela in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.235 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 171.505.

      How does Tangela perform in Raids?

      Tangela's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Tangela rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Tangela is an F-Tier Grass-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Tangela?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Tangela: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, and Mega Abomasnow.

      What is Tangela’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Tangela’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2238 CP and 2530 CP at Level 50.

      Can Tangela be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Tangela can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Tangela Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Tangela cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.