Where can I find Tangela in Polished Crystal?

Tangela can be found in 19 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Tangela?

Tangela is a grass-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Tangela learn in Polished Crystal?

Tangela can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Tangelain Pokémon Polished Crystal

grass

Pokédex Entry

Vine Pokémon

During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#201 Johto Dex · #114 National

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Boosts its Speed in sunshine.

Leaf Guard(Secondary)

Prevents status problems in sun.

Regenerator(Hidden)

Restores HP when withdrawn.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

plant

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

166

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Tangela

Base form

→

Tangrowth

Level up Tangela knowing Ancientpower

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How to Obtain

Tangela appears common in Route 44, common in Route 21, and common in Route 28, among two other areas. Tangela can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 44. Wild ones range from level 31 to 69.

Wild Encounters (8)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	90	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
4	Sleep PowderLevel: 4Sleep Powder	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
7	Vine WhipLevel: 7Vine Whip	grass	45	100	25
7	Vine WhipLevel: 7Vine Whip	Whips the foe with slender vines.
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	grass	20	100	25
10	AbsorbLevel: 10Absorb	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
14	PoisonpowderLevel: 14Poisonpowder	poison	0	75	35
14	PoisonpowderLevel: 14Poisonpowder	A move that may poison the foe.
17	ProtectLevel: 17Protect	normal	0	100	10
17	ProtectLevel: 17Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
20	GrowthLevel: 20Growth	normal	0	100	20
20	GrowthLevel: 20Growth	Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk.
23	Mega DrainLevel: 23Mega Drain	grass	40	100	15
23	Mega DrainLevel: 23Mega Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
27	Knock OffLevel: 27Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
27	Knock OffLevel: 27Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
30	Stun SporeLevel: 30Stun Spore	grass	0	75	30
30	Stun SporeLevel: 30Stun Spore	A move that may paralyze the foe.
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
33	HealinglightLevel: 33Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
36	Giga DrainLevel: 36Giga Drain	grass	75	100	10
36	Giga DrainLevel: 36Giga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
38	AncientpowerLevel: 38Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
38	AncientpowerLevel: 38Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
41	Body SlamLevel: 41Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
41	Body SlamLevel: 41Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
44	Pain SplitLevel: 44Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20
44	Pain SplitLevel: 44Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
46	Swords DanceLevel: 46Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
46	Swords DanceLevel: 46Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
48	Baton PassLevel: 48Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40
48	Baton PassLevel: 48Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
50	Power WhipLevel: 50Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
50	Power WhipLevel: 50Power Whip	A violent lash attack.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	50	100	25
ConfusionConfusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	100	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Leech Seed (Safari Zone)Leech Seed	grass		0	90	10	Safari Zone
Leech Seed (Safari Zone)Leech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.

TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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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 Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry