Tangelain Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Vine Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#195 Johto Dex · #114 National

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Leaf Guard(Secondary)

Blocks status in sunshine.

Regenerator(Hidden)

Heals upon switching out.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Tangela

Base form

→

Tangrowth

Level up Tangela knowing Ancientpower

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Tangela appears in Route 21 (uncommon), in Route 21 (uncommon), and in Route 21 (uncommon), among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 17 to 50. There's a one-time encounter in Ula'ula Isle at level 60.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Ula'ula Isle	Lv. 60	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (6)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	normal	PWR10	ACC100	PP35
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed.
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
7	Vine WhipLevel: 7Vine Whip	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
7	Vine WhipLevel: 7Vine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
14	Poison PowderLevel: 14Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
14	Poison PowderLevel: 14Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
17	BindLevel: 17Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
17	BindLevel: 17Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
20	GrowthLevel: 20Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
20	GrowthLevel: 20Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
23	Mega DrainLevel: 23Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
23	Mega DrainLevel: 23Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
27	Knock OffLevel: 27Knock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
27	Knock OffLevel: 27Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
30	Stun SporeLevel: 30Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
30	Stun SporeLevel: 30Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
33	Natural GiftLevel: 33Natural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
33	Natural GiftLevel: 33Natural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
36	Giga DrainLevel: 36Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
36	Giga DrainLevel: 36Giga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
38	Ancient PowerLevel: 38Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
38	Ancient PowerLevel: 38Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
41	SlamLevel: 41Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
41	SlamLevel: 41Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
44	TickleLevel: 44Tickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
44	TickleLevel: 44Tickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
46	Wring OutLevel: 46Wring Out	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
46	Wring OutLevel: 46Wring Out	The higher the foe's HP the more damage caused.
48	Grassy TerrainLevel: 48Grassy Terrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
48	Grassy TerrainLevel: 48Grassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.
50	Power WhipLevel: 50Power Whip	grass	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
50	Power WhipLevel: 50Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Mega DrainMega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
Mega DrainMega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
Power SwapPower Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Power SwapPower Swap	Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Rage PowderRage Powder	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Rage PowderRage Powder	Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Wake Up SlapWake Up Slap	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Wake Up SlapWake Up Slap	Powerful against sleeping foes, but also wakes them.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	normal	PWR10	ACC100	PP35
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed.
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
13	GrowthLevel: 13Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
13	GrowthLevel: 13Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
19	Poison PowderLevel: 19Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
19	Poison PowderLevel: 19Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
22	Vine WhipLevel: 22Vine Whip	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
22	Vine WhipLevel: 22Vine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
28	BindLevel: 28Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
28	BindLevel: 28Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
31	Mega DrainLevel: 31Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
31	Mega DrainLevel: 31Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
37	Stun SporeLevel: 37Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
37	Stun SporeLevel: 37Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
38	Ancient PowerLevel: 38Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
38	Ancient PowerLevel: 38Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
40	SlamLevel: 40Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
40	SlamLevel: 40Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
46	TickleLevel: 46Tickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
46	TickleLevel: 46Tickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Mega DrainMega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
Mega DrainMega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.

TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Tangela. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×ice2×poison2×flying2×bug2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Tangela resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

water0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×ground0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Tangela, either offensively or defensively.

Tangelain Pokémon Heart & Soul

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