Where can I find Tangrowth in SoulGold?

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

What type is Tangrowth?

Tangrowth is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Tangrowth learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Tangrowthin Pokémon SoulGold

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

#465

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 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

You can catch Tangrowth in Nameless Cave (rare), and in Nameless Cave (rare). Wild ones range from level 58 to 68.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	normal	0	0	5
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
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.
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	grass	0	75	30
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	0	0	0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	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 (39)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
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.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
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.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
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.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
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 SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
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.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
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.