Tangrowth

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

Tangrowth's maximum Combat Power stat is 3425 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip. Tangrowth encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Tangrowth is available! ✨

Tangrowth Stats and Max CP

207 ATK
184 DEF
225 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3425 CP
Lvl 40
3030 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2164 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1731 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1298 CP

Tangrowth's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Gym DefenderGym Defender
GrassGrass-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Tangrowth Type Chart

Tangrowth takes increased damage from:Tangrowth takes increased damage from:

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

Tangrowth takes reduced damage from:Tangrowth takes reduced damage from:

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

Moves Analysis

Moves

Vine Whip + Power Whip

Tangrowth's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip, with 13.02 DPS and 288.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Tangrowth ranks #21 (A Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 13.02288.911.71
      2.GrassVine Whip GrassSolar Beam 12.42275.511.17
      3.BugInfestation GrassPower Whip 11.91264.310.71
      4.GrassVine Whip PoisonSludge Bomb 11.33251.310.19
      5.BugInfestation GrassSolar Beam 11.07245.69.96
      6.GrassVine Whip RockRock Slide 10.59234.99.52
      7.BugInfestation PoisonSludge Bomb 9.99221.68.98
      8.BugInfestation RockRock Slide 9.15203.08.23
      1 of 2

      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 WhipDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        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 ↗
      • 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 ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ancient Power details page ↗
      • RockRock SlideDamage75Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage75
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy45

        Effects
        Rock Slide has no special effects.
        See Rock Slide details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Tangrowth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tangrowth'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 Tangrowth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Tangrowth in the meta

      Tangrowth in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#465
      Height2 m
      Weight128.6 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Tangrowth family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tangrowth 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
      Tangrowth scaled to 0.8264705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangrowth scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangrowth scaled to 1.4264705882352942x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTangrowth scaled to 2.014705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tangrowth scaled to 2.308823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.5 m

      Tangrowth's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.5 m, with the average being 2 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 Tangrowth in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.98 m1 m
      3′03″3′03″
      XS1 m2 m
      3′03″6′07″
      M1.5 m2.5 m
      4′11″8′02″
      XL2.5 m3 m
      8′02″9′10″
      XXL3 m3.5 m
      9′10″11′06″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Tangrowth CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Tangrowth's has 3425 max CP (at Level 50). A Tangrowth obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1653 CP to 1731 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2067 CP to 2164 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tangrowth can be found in the 1240 CP to 1298 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3425 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1240 CP - 1298 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1653 CP - 1731 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1653 CP - 1731 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2067 CP - 2164 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

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      142 CP2134 CP3225 CP
      4317 CP5408 CP6500 CP
      7591 CP8683 CP9774 CP
      10866 CP11952 CP121039 CP
      131125 CP141212 CP151298 CP
      161385 CP171471 CP181558 CP
      191644 CP201731 CP211818 CP
      221904 CP231991 CP242077 CP
      252164 CP262251 CP272337 CP
      282424 CP292510 CP302597 CP
      312640 CP322684 CP332727 CP
      342770 CP352813 CP362857 CP
      372900 CP382943 CP392986 CP
      403030 CP413068 CP423107 CP
      433146 CP443185 CP453224 CP
      463264 CP473304 CP483344 CP
      493385 CP503425 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tangrowth

      Photobomb

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

      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

      Tangrowth Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Tangrowth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tangrowth 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 Tangrowth in Pokémon GO.

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

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Tangrowth

      Tangrowth high resolution sprites

      Tangrowth Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Tangrowth’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

      What are the best moves for Tangrowth in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Tangrowth in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.024 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 288.909.

      How does Tangrowth perform in Raids?

      Tangrowth is not recommended for Raid use.

      How does Tangrowth rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Tangrowth is a solid A-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #21. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Tangrowth?

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

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

      Tangrowth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3030 CP and 3425 CP at Level 50.

      Can Tangrowth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Tangrowth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Tangrowth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Tangrowth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.