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tangela
#114

Tangela

Vine Pokémon

Grass

Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.

Base Stats

HP 65
Attack 55
Defense 115
Sp. Atk 100
Sp. Def 40
Speed 60
Total 435

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

tangrowth Tangrowth Ancient Power

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Vine Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 35.0 kg
Base Exp 87
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Grassland
Egg Groups Plant

Sprites

tangela Front Front
tangela Back Back
tangela Front Shiny Front Shiny
tangela Back Shiny Back Shiny
tangela Official Art Official Art
tangela Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

pu Usage: 4.9%
Offensive
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Regenerator
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 252
SpA 252
Spe 4
Defensive
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Regenerator
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
Spe 4

Strategy Overview

Tangela is a decent Pokemon in the PU metagame due to its amazing physical bulk with an Eviolite and good defensive typing that allows it to check powerful threats such as Golem, Stoutland, and Leafeon. With one of the best defensive abilities in the game, Regenerator, Tangela can be an amazing pivot that heals itself each time it switches out. In addition to its modest Special Attack, it has a decent movepool that includes Sleep Powder and Synthesis. However, Tangela somewhat relies on its Eviolite, and losing it can be detrimental. Its weakness to common types in PU such as Fire, Ice, and Flying hinders its usefulness a bit. Overall, as either an offensively based tank or a defensively based supporter, Tangela's ability to fit into any playstyle allows it to be a great asset to any team.

Most Used Moves

Knock Off
39.9%

Most Used Items

Eviolite
98.3%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc