Type matchups
Damage Tangela takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Tangela has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 435
Tangela has a base stat total of 435, higher than 42% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (115). With Sp. Atk (100) well above Attack (55), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 115 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Tangela can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard and Regenerator.
How to beat Tangela
Tangela takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Tangela is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Tangela → Tangrowth) and evolves into Tangrowth.
Best counters to Tangela
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Tangela weak to?
As a Grass type, Tangela takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Tangela resistant to?
Tangela resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Tangela?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Tangela with super-effective attacks.