Where can I find Tangela in SoulGold?

Tangela can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Tangela?

Tangela is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Tangela learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Tangelain Pokémon SoulGold

grass

Pokédex Entry

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

#114

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

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How to Obtain

Tangela appears in Route 36 (very rare). Wild ones range from level seven to nine.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	normal	15	0	20
1	BindLevel: 1Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
4	Stun SporeLevel: 4Stun Spore	grass	0	75	30
4	Stun SporeLevel: 4Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
8	GrowthLevel: 8Growth	normal	0	0	0
8	GrowthLevel: 8Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
12	Mega DrainLevel: 12Mega Drain	grass	40	100	0
12	Mega DrainLevel: 12Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
16	Vine WhipLevel: 16Vine Whip	grass	0	100	10
16	Vine WhipLevel: 16Vine Whip	Strikes the foe with slender, whiplike vines.
20	Poison PowderLevel: 20Poison Powder	poison	0	75	35
20	Poison PowderLevel: 20Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
24	Ancient PowerLevel: 24Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
24	Ancient PowerLevel: 24Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
28	Knock OffLevel: 28Knock Off	dark	0	100	20
28	Knock OffLevel: 28Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
32	Giga DrainLevel: 32Giga Drain	grass	0	100	0
32	Giga DrainLevel: 32Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
36	Sleep PowderLevel: 36Sleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
36	Sleep PowderLevel: 36Sleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
40	SlamLevel: 40Slam	normal	80	75	20
40	SlamLevel: 40Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
44	TickleLevel: 44Tickle	normal	0	100	20
44	TickleLevel: 44Tickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
48	Power WhipLevel: 48Power Whip	grass	120	85	10
48	Power WhipLevel: 48Power Whip	Violently lashes the foe with vines or tentacles.
52	IngrainLevel: 52Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
52	IngrainLevel: 52Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
56	Grassy TerrainLevel: 56Grassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
56	Grassy TerrainLevel: 56Grassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ConfusionConfusion	psychic	50	100	25
ConfusionConfusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
Mega DrainMega Drain	grass	40	100	0
Mega DrainMega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
Power SwapPower Swap	psychic	0	0	10
Power SwapPower Swap	Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Rage PowderRage Powder	bug	0	0	20
Rage PowderRage Powder	Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Wake Up SlapWake Up Slap	fighting	0	100	10
Wake Up SlapWake Up Slap	Powerful against sleeping foes, but also wakes them.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
InfestationInfestation	bug	20	100	20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.