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Shadow Tangela

Shadow Tangela (Shadow)Grass
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Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1278 CP
Lvl 15 Research
959 CP

Shadow Tangela's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GrassGrass-type
#38
Little CupLittle Cup
#159
Great LeagueGreat League
#1086
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#795

Shadow Tangela Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Tangela best moveset

Moves

Vine Whip + Grass Knot

Grass
GrassVine Whip
GrassGrass Knot
Shadow Tangela's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Grass Knot, with 14.10 DPS and 202.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Tangela ranks #38 (B Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.GrassVine WhipGrassPower Whip12.0414.10202.1
2.GrassVine WhipGrassGrass Knot12.0414.10202.1
3.GrassVine WhipGrassSolar Beam11.2013.12188.0
4.BugInfestationGrassPower Whip10.8912.75182.7
5.BugInfestationGrassGrass Knot10.8912.75182.7
6.GrassVine WhipPoisonSludge Bomb10.5712.38177.4
7.BugInfestationGrassSolar Beam9.8111.50164.7
8.BugInfestationPoisonSludge Bomb9.1910.77154.3
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Fast Attacks

  • BugInfestation9131.0s
    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
    Damage10
    Energy12

    Effects
    Infestation has no special effects.
    See Infestation details page ↗
  • GrassVine Whip650.5s
    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 Beam1801005.0s
    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 *90502.5s
    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 Knot90502.5s
    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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    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 Shadow Tangela's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Tangela has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Tangela CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Tangela reaches a maximum of 2,238 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,159–1,278 CP, rising to 1,450–1,598 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 909–959 CP.

Max CPMax CP2238 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 catchRaids1159 CP - 1278 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1450 CP - 1598 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

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

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 Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
TangelaTangela
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
TangrowthTangrowth
  • Tangela evolves into Tangrowth which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Tangela
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Tangela

Photobomb

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

Grass Grass

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Tangela Candy360 Shadow Tangela Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Tangela Candy12 Shadow Tangela Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Tangela Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Tangela Candy-

Shadow Tangela Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Tangela from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Tangela in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Tangela family

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

TangelaTangela
TangrowthTangrowth
Shadow Tangela (Shadow)Shadow Tangela
Shadow Tangrowth (Shadow)Shadow Tangrowth

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer4s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer11s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Tangela

Shadow Tangela high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Tangela Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Tangela Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
YellowIts identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
GoldThe vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively un­ nerve its foes.
SilverIt tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
CrystalDuring battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
Ruby, SapphireTANGELA’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.
EmeraldIts 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.
FireRedBlue plant vines cloak the POKéMON’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
LeafGreenThe whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Diamond, PearlIt is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Platinum, Black, WhiteThe blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
HeartGoldThe vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
SoulSilverIt tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Black 2, White 2Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
XMany writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
YIt tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Omega RubyTangela’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 SapphireTangela’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.
SwordHidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
ShieldThe vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.
Legends: ArceusIt 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 Shadow Tangela’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Tangela in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Tangela in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.104 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 202.069.

How does Shadow Tangela perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Tangela rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Shadow Tangela is a B-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #38 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Tangela?

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

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

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

Can Shadow Tangela be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Tangela can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Tangela Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Tangela cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.