Tangrowthin Pokémon Modern Emerald

grass

Pokédex Entry

Vine Pokémon

It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Even if one of its arms is eaten, it's fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#410

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Effect Spore(Secondary)

Leaves spores on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball5.3%

Ultra Ball6.9%

Base Exp

187

EV Yield

2 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

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How to Obtain

Tangrowth has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve tangela to get one.

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	normal	PWR25	ACC100	PP35
1	ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict	Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed.
5	Sleep PowderLevel: 5Sleep Powder	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP15
5	Sleep PowderLevel: 5Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
8	AbsorbLevel: 8Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP25
8	AbsorbLevel: 8Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
12	GrowthLevel: 12Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
12	GrowthLevel: 12Growth	Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
15	Poison PowderLevel: 15Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
15	Poison PowderLevel: 15Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
19	Vine WhipLevel: 19Vine Whip	grass	PWR45	ACC100	PP25
19	Vine WhipLevel: 19Vine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
22	BindLevel: 22Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
22	BindLevel: 22Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
26	Mega DrainLevel: 26Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
26	Mega DrainLevel: 26Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
29	Stun SporeLevel: 29Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
29	Stun SporeLevel: 29Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
36	Knock OffLevel: 36Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
36	Knock OffLevel: 36Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
42	Focus BlastLevel: 42Focus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5
42	Focus BlastLevel: 42Focus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
43	SlamLevel: 43Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
43	SlamLevel: 43Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
45	Mega DrainLevel: 45Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
45	Mega DrainLevel: 45Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
47	TickleLevel: 47Tickle	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
47	TickleLevel: 47Tickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
57	BlockLevel: 57Block	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
57	BlockLevel: 57Block	Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Tangrowth cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
26	Ancient PowerLevel: 26(Tangela · Level 26)Ancient Power	rock		PWR60	ACC100	PP5	Tangela · Level 26
26	Ancient PowerLevel: 26(Tangela · Level 26)Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.

Egg Moves (8)

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	PP15
Mega DrainMega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ReflectReflect	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
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	PWR0	ACC95	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Psych Up (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Psych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Psych Up (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Psych Up	Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.