Tangela

Tangela (Pokédex #0114) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Vine Pokémon. The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.

As a Grass-type POKEMON, Tangela has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.

Tangela's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 435 (solid). Full distribution: HP 65 · ATK 55 · DEF 115 · SP.ATK 100 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 60. Its standout stat is DEF (115), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Chlorophyll, Leaf guard, Regenerator, with Regenerator as its hidden ability.

Tangela stands 1.0 m (39") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs). It is typically found in Grassland environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Plant.

Tangela is part of the Tangela → Tangrowth evolution line (2-stage). Tangela is the base form and can evolve into Tangrowth via level up.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Tangrowth. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.