Vine Whip + Grass Knot
Tangela's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Grass Knot, with 12.05 DPS and 207.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Tangela ranks #76 (C Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
Tangela
Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,238 CP and is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Vine Whip / Grass Knot. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Tangela Stats and Max CP
183 ATK
169 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2530 CPLvl 40
2238 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1598 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1278 CPLvl 15 Research
959 CPTangela's Tier Ranking
Tangela Type Chart
Tangela takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Poison160.0%
Tangela takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ground62.5%
Water62.5%Tangela best moveset
| 1. | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 10.55 | 12.05 | 207.2 |
| 2. | Vine Whip | Grass Knot | 10.55 | 12.05 | 207.2 |
| 3. | Vine Whip | Solar Beam | 9.93 | 11.35 | 195.2 |
| 4. |  Infestation | Power Whip | 9.55 | 10.91 | 187.6 |
| 5. | Infestation | Grass Knot | 9.55 | 10.91 | 187.6 |
| 6. | Vine Whip |  Sludge Bomb | 9.24 | 10.56 | 181.5 |
| 7. | Infestation | Solar Beam | 8.73 | 9.98 | 171.6 |
| 8. | Infestation | Sludge Bomb | 8.04 | 9.20 | 158.1 |
Fast Attacks
Infestation
9
13
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
- Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 9 Energy 13 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 10 Energy 12 Effects Infestation has no special effects.See Infestation details page ↗ 
Vine Whip650.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 8 Effects Vine Whip has no special effects.See Vine Whip details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 180 Energy 100 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 5.0s Damage window 2.8s - 4.8s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 80 Effects Solar Beam has no special effects.See Solar Beam details page ↗ - Power Whip *90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.1s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects Power Whip has no special effects.See Power Whip details page ↗ - Grass Knot90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Water
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Steel
- Fire
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects Grass Knot has no special effects.See Grass Knot details page ↗ 
Sludge Bomb85502.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
- Fairy
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Ground
- Rock
- Ghost
- 39.1%
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Sludge Bomb has no special effects.See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Tangela's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart
Tangela reaches a maximum of 2,238 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,212–1,278 CP, rising to 1,515–1,598 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 909–959 CP.
 Max CP | 2238 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 909 CP - 959 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1212 CP - 1278 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1212 CP - 1278 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1515 CP - 1598 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 CP | 2 | 99 CP | 3 | 166 CP |
| 4 | 234 CP | 5 | 301 CP | 6 | 369 CP |
| 7 | 436 CP | 8 | 504 CP | 9 | 572 CP |
| 10 | 639 CP | 11 | 703 CP | 12 | 767 CP |
| 13 | 831 CP | 14 | 895 CP | 15 | 959 CP |
| 16 | 1023 CP | 17 | 1087 CP | 18 | 1150 CP |
| 19 | 1214 CP | 20 | 1278 CP | 21 | 1342 CP |
| 22 | 1406 CP | 23 | 1470 CP | 24 | 1534 CP |
| 25 | 1598 CP | 26 | 1662 CP | 27 | 1726 CP |
| 28 | 1790 CP | 29 | 1854 CP | 30 | 1918 CP |
| 31 | 1950 CP | 32 | 1982 CP | 33 | 2014 CP |
| 34 | 2046 CP | 35 | 2078 CP | 36 | 2110 CP |
| 37 | 2142 CP | 38 | 2174 CP | 39 | 2206 CP |
| 40 | 2238 CP | 41 | 2266 CP | 42 | 2295 CP |
| 43 | 2323 CP | 44 | 2352 CP | 45 | 2381 CP |
| 46 | 2411 CP | 47 | 2440 CP | 48 | 2470 CP |
| 49 | 2500 CP | 50 | 2530 CP |
More 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Mega Pokémon that boost Tangela
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tangela's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tangela.
Grass
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #114 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 35 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
- Tangela evolves into Tangrowth which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
Tangela family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tangela in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Tangela
Tangrowth
Shadow Tangela
Shadow TangrowthSize information
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.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |  |
| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 2 m |
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.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m | 0.5 m |
| 1′07″ | 1′08″ | |
| XS | 0.5 m | 1 m |
| 1′08″ | 3′03″ | |
| M | 0.75 m | 1.25 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′01″ | |
| XL | 1.25 m | 1.5 m |
| 4′01″ | 4′11″ | |
| XXL | 1.5 m | 2 m |
| 4′11″ | 6′07″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 4s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 11s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Power-up costs
| LVL |  Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
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.
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Tangela
Regular Tangela
Shiny TangelaTangela high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tangela. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Tangela Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks. |
| Yellow | Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing. |
| Gold | The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively un nerve its foes. |
| Silver | It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
| Crystal | During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | TANGELA’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day. |
| Emerald | Its vines snap off easily and painlessly if they are grabbed, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by new growth the very next day. |
| FireRed | Blue plant vines cloak the POKéMON’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close. |
| LeafGreen | The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines. |
| Platinum, Black, White | The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish. |
| HeartGold | The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes. |
| SoulSilver | It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
| Black 2, White 2 | Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. |
| X | Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. |
| Y | It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
| Omega Ruby | Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing. |
| Sword | Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery. |
| Shield | The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs. |
| Legends: Arceus | It is cloaked entirely in blue vines, preventing any glimpse of its true identity. The vines impart a refreshing sensation when chewed—they're useful as a spice. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Tangela in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Tangela in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.05 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 207.2.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
What are Tangela’s strengths and weaknesses?
Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.
How does Tangela perform in Raids?
What is Tangela’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Tangela’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,238 CP and 2,530 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.
What Mega Pokémon boost Tangela?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Tangela: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.