About Tangrowth
Tangrowth (Pokédex #0465) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Vine Pokémon. It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
As a Grass-type POKEMON, Tangrowth 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.
Tangrowth's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 535 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 100 · ATK 100 · DEF 125 · SP.ATK 110 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 50. Its standout stat is DEF (125), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Chlorophyll, Leaf guard, Regenerator, with Regenerator as its hidden ability.
Tangrowth stands 2.0 m (79") tall and weighs 128.6 kg (283.5 lbs). Capture rate: 30/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Plant.
Tangrowth is part of the Tangela → Tangrowth evolution line (2-stage). Tangrowth is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Tangela. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
