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Tangrowth
Vine Pokémon |
モジャンボ
Mojumbo |
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#465 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard |
Regenerator
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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2
Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Tangrowth (Japanese: モジャンボ Mojumbo) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Tangela when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.
Biology
Tangrowth is a large Pokémon with a black body wrapped in a large mass of blue vines. The vines are used to entangle foes and prey. A pair of saucer-like eyes peek out from beneath the tangled mess of vines. However, these eyes may be hidden in warm seasons due to how profusely the vines grow. Its stubby black feet are tipped with red. Tangrowth has a pair of blue boneless arms that have three fingers. The arms are made from bundles of vines. These fingers are completely red on a female Tangrowth, while they have red tips on a male.
Tangrowth is unfazed if one of its arms is broken off, as it will easily grow back. It will also rip apart vines off its body should they have grown too long. It hunts by disguising itself as a shrub, then grabbing prey with its vines. It can extend its arms as much as it wants. Predators like to eat Tangrowth's vines. When the climate is warm, its vine growth is accelerated. Tangrowth is very rare in the wild, though it can be found in temperate grasslands.
In the anime
Major appearances
Tangrowth made its main series debut in Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!, where it was trying to save a dying tree that was a key part of the forest. With the help of Ash and his friends, it was able to save the tree.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Tammy's Tangrowth helps her at her flower shop. He later worked alongside Joe's Mightyena to stop Zorua from escaping when they spotted it.
Minor appearances
Tangrowth debuted in The Rise of Darkrai.
In Working on a Right Move!, a Trainer's Tangrowth competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It defeated another Trainer's Hippowdon.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, Mewtwo's flashback featured a Tangrowth.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP134 |
Tangrowth |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Tangrowth, the Vine Pokémon. Tangrowth captures its prey by extending its arms, which are made of vines. |
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In the manga
Tangrowth in
Pokémon Adventures
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Hiori has a Tangrowth, which debuted in Challenge From A Rival. Its vines can be used as ropes to lower Hiori and others down from roofs. It can also use Sleep Powder to help Hiori get by guards.
Pokémon Adventures
In Getting Past Gastrodon, Jupiter attacked Platinum, Candice, and Maylene using her Tangrowth, Sableye, and Gastrodon when they arrived in Lake Acuity. Most notably, it faced off against Candice's Abomasnow, and was able to overpower and defeat it using a Fire-typed Natural Gift. In subsequent appearances, Jupiter's Tangrowth used only Natural Gift, and its strategy was easily worked around.
A Tangrowth liberated by Team Plasma appeared in PS547 as one of the Pokémon stuck in N's Castle.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
A Tangrowth appeared in A Novel Test!!, under the ownership of Jupiter.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tangrowth (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
Pt: #182 |
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Johto
#183 |
Diamond |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
HeartGold |
When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines. |
SoulSilver |
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #218 |
Black |
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
White |
Black 2 |
Even if one of its arms is eaten, it's fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
Y |
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
Omega Ruby |
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #081 |
Sword |
Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines. |
Shield |
Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
Trade Mantine in Humilau City |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
Sky Fortress, Forest Temple, Light Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Rumble U |
Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Celebi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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In events
DP |
Pikachu Cafe Tangrowth |
Korean |
South Korea |
50 |
October 3, 2008 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Petaya Berry (100%) |
In-game trades
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Sitrus Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
100
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160 - 207 |
310 - 404 |
Attack:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Defense:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Sp. Atk:
110
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103 - 178 |
202 - 350 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Total:
535
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Block |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
5 |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Bind |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
1 |
Stun Spore |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
30 |
1 |
Growth |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
12 |
Mega Drain |
Grass |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
16 |
Vine Whip |
Grass |
Physical |
45 |
100% |
25 |
20 |
Poison Powder |
Poison |
Status |
— |
75% |
35 |
24 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
28 |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
36 |
Sleep Powder |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
15 |
40 |
Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
75% |
20 |
44 |
Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
48 |
Power Whip |
Grass |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
52 |
Ingrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
56 |
Grassy Terrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM12 |
Solar Blade |
Grass |
Physical |
125 |
100% |
10 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM88 |
Grassy Terrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR71 |
Leaf Storm |
Grass |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
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TR72 |
Power Whip |
Grass |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
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Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Leech Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Rage Powder |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tangrowth in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tangrowth in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Grassy Glide |
Grass |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Constrict × |
Normal |
Physical |
10 |
100% |
35 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Morning Sun |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Wake-Up Slap × |
Fighting |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Worry Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Wring Out × |
Normal |
Special |
— |
100% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangrowth
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Level up
knowing Ancient Power
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Shiny Male |
Female |
Shiny Female |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Tangrowth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Until the release of Pokémon Platinum, the only way to obtain Tangrowth was to transfer a Tangela via Pal Park and evolve it. This was the only case in which a Generation IV Pokémon was only obtainable through Pal Park.
Origin
Due to the mystery around Tangela's appearance under the vines, Tangrowth may be based on the swamp monster from the short story "It!" by Theodore Sturgeon, which is ultimately revealed to have formed around a human skeleton. It may also be based on a Green Man, a motif that is represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines.
Its Pokédex entries state that its vines will bind and ensnare its surroundings. This may be a reference to thigmotropism, a biological reaction plants have towards contact that encourages them to coil around objects they touch as they grow, allowing stability in their stems and branches.
Name origin
Tangrowth is a combination of tangle and growth.
Mojumbo is a combination of もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt) and jumbo (referring to its size).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
モジャンボ Mojumbo |
From もじゃもじゃ mojamoja and jumbo |
French |
Bouldeneu |
From boule de nœuds |
Spanish |
Tangrowth |
Same as English name |
German |
Tangoloss |
From Tangela or Tang and Koloss |
Italian |
Tangrowth |
Same as English name |
Korean |
덩쿠림보 Deongkurimbo |
From 덩굴 deong'gul, 넝쿨 neong'kul, 림 (森) rim, and jumbo |
Cantonese Chinese |
巨蔓藤 Geuihmaahntàhng |
Same as Mandarin name |
Mandarin Chinese |
巨蔓藤 Jùmànténg |
From 巨 jù and 蔓藤 mànténg |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
โมจัมโบ Mochambo |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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