Tangela
Vine Pokémon |
モンジャラ
Monjara |
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#114 |
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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: 1 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
1
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
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 I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Tangela (Japanese: モンジャラ Monjara) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.
Biology
Tangela is a Pokémon covered by blue, seaweed-like vines that obscure its face. There is a small opening in the vines that reveals its eyes surrounded by a black space. The vines give Tangela a round shape, but it is unknown what it looks like without them. Its vines are covered in fine hair and are always growing. If damaged or lost, replacements are grown. There is a pair of red boot-like feet poking out from under the vines, but no visible arms.
Tangela can ensnare and entangle anything that moves too close to it with its vines. The vines constantly jiggle and sway, unnerving enemies and causing a tickling sensation if ensnared. Tangela's vines will snap off easily and painlessly if the target pulls on them, so it can quickly escape. The vines of Tangela are said to have a distinct scent. In Galar, its vines are used as herbs. Tangela can usually be found in temperate grasslands.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Pokémon Scent-sation!, Erika used a Tangela during her Gym battle against Ash. It is a strong Pokémon that manages to use its vines and Stun Spore in order to incapacitate the opponent. During the battle, it managed to take out Bulbasaur by using this combination. Erika then recalled Tangela when Ash sent out his Charmander. A second Tangela was seen in Celadon Gym. Erika's Tangela also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in an alternate continuity of the main series; it was seen battling Pikachu but was defeated.
In Gulpin it Down, Officer Jenny used a Tangela during an effort to stop the massive army of Gulpin that was encroaching the town.
Minor appearances
A Tangela appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid.
In Princess vs. Princess, a Tangela battled Brock's Vulpix during the Queen of the Princess Festival.
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Tangela for her circus.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Tangela was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Tangela attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In The Power of One, a Tangela sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Tangela appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Tangela participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In The Grass Route, a Trainer's Tangela competed in the Grass Tournament.
A Tangela appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Throwing in the Noctowl, a Tangela lived at Wings Alexander's barn.
In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, multiple Tangela protected the Tin Tower after Team Rocket stole the Crystal Bells.
In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a Coordinator's Tangela competed in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.
A Tangela appeared in From Cradle to Save, under the ownership of a student at the Pokémon Ninja School.
In Alola, Kanto!, four wild Tangela were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Two Tangela got tied up into each others vines in JN067.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP026 |
Tangela |
Ash's Pokédex |
Tangela, a Vine Pokémon. Its body is wrapped in vines. The rest of its form is hidden beneath these vines. |
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In the manga
Tangela in
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Tangela appeared in Tangela's Secret.
Pokémon Adventures
Multiple Tangela debuted in Sigh for Psyduck as corpses used by Koga's Gastly.
A Tangela appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
Tangela physically debuted in Blame it on Eevee. Like her counterparts in other media, Erika of Pokémon Adventures has a Tangela in her arsenal. This Tangela goes by the nickname of Angela in the English translations, or Mon-chan in Japanese.
In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Tangela appeared as one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
A Tangela appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Tangela appeared in The Final Battle VI, under the ownership of the Battle Factory. It was stolen alongside a Hypno.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Tangela appeared in GDZ26.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Tangela appeared in Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!.
A Tangela appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
Professor Oak owns a Tangela, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
A Tangela was one of the Pokémon Lunick captures in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One. Lunick used Tangela's vines to rescue a girl from a burning building.
Pokémon Zensho
A Tangela appeared in PZ05.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tangela (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#114 |
Red |
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks. |
Blue |
Yellow |
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing. |
Stadium |
Its identity is obscured by countless blue vines that are similar to seaweed. Will become entangled with anything. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#179 |
Gold |
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes. |
Silver |
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
Crystal |
During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent. |
Stadium 2 |
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#114 |
Ruby |
Tangela's vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
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. |
FireRed |
Blue plant vines cloak the Pokémon's identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close. |
LeafGreen |
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
Pt: #181 |
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Johto
#182 |
Diamond |
It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish. |
HeartGold |
The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes. |
SoulSilver |
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #217 |
Black |
The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish. |
White |
Black 2 |
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. |
Y |
It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. |
Omega Ruby |
Tangela's vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
#— |
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Kanto
#114 |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #080 |
Sword |
Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon's true appearance remains a mystery. |
Shield |
The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
Route 21
Trade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver |
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Crystal |
Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Route 21, Treasure Beach
Trade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver
Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees) |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove City, east of Mossdeep City, west of Route 114, north of Route 124), Mirage Island (west of Dewford Town), Mirage Mountain (north of Route 125) |
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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 |
Forest of Focus
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Pinball |
Red and Blue Field: Cinnabar Island |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 13, Endless Level 43, Forever Level 2, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Lapis Cave (9F-12F), Joyous Tower (47F-50F) |
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Ranger |
Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Jungle Relic, Sekra Range |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranch |
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Rumble |
Windy Prairie (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode C & A) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Treetops: Soothing Shore (post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!,
Unidentified Flying Objects, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Wacky Workshop: Stage 178 |
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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 |
Charizard Sea2019, Pinsir Sea, Celebi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Arceus Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Synthesis Tangela |
English |
United States |
5 |
November 1 to 7, 2002;
January 3 to 9, 2003 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Bitter Berry (100%) |
Yellow* |
Pokémon XD |
Miracle Seed (100%) |
Ranch |
Coba Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
65
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125 - 172 |
240 - 334 |
Attack:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Defense:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Sp. Atk:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Def:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
435
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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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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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 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Bind |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
4 |
Stun Spore |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
30 |
8 |
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 Tangela
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangela
- 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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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
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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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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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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TM88 |
Grassy Terrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
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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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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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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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 Tangela
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangela
- 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 Tangela 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 Tangela in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangela
- 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 Tangela
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangela
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Constrict × |
Normal |
Physical |
10 |
100% |
35 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Morning Sun |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Wake-Up Slap × |
Fighting |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Worry Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
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 Tangela
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Tangela
- × 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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TCG-only moves
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Double Kick |
Tangela (Aquapolis 112) |
Side game data
Evolution
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For other sprites and images, please see
Tangela images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tangela was originally known as "Meduza," a name derived from the Greek fake character Medusa.
Origin
Due to the mystery around Tangela's appearance under its vines, it may be based on the swamp monster from the short story "It!" by Theodore Sturgeon. In addition, it may also be inspired by the Sargassum seaweed monsters written by the English writer William Hope Hodgson, which inspired monsters in Japanese pop culture.
It may also be based on Selaginella lepidophylla, a plant that forms tumbleweeds; and Medusa, a gorgon of Greek fake history. In addition, it may be based on a Green Man, a motif represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines.
Its Pokédex entries state that its vines will be entangled with 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
Tangela may be a combination of tangle and -ella (A common suffix used in botany).
Monjara may be based on もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt) or 毛むくじゃら kemukujara (hairy or densely covered in thick hair). It may also include monster.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
モンジャラ Monjara |
From もじゃもじゃ mojamoja and monster |
French |
Saquedeneu |
From sac de noeuds |
Spanish |
Tangela |
Same as English name |
German |
Tangela |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Tangela |
Same as English name |
Korean |
덩쿠리 Deongkuri |
From 덩굴 Deonggul or 넝쿨 Neongkul |
Cantonese Chinese |
長藤怪 Chèuhngtàhnggwaai |
Literally "Long vine freak" |
Mandarin Chinese |
蔓藤怪 Mànténgguài |
Literally "Vine freak" |
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Hindi |
टांगेला Tangela |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Тангела Tangela |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
มอนจารา Monchara |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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