Tangela
Grass-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Tangrowth for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tangela takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 515
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,278 CP
Tangela moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Vine Whip Best STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Power Whip STAB Elite | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Power Whip is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Tangela is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tangela
Use Tangela against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Tangela
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tangela knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 55 | 1,934 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,094 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,242 | 1,310 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,545 | 1,630 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,242 | 1,310 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 939 | 991 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,242 | 1,310 |
Is Tangela good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tangela has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (183), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Tangela deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 99 |
| Lv 3 | 166 |
| Lv 4 | 234 |
| Lv 5 | 301 |
| Lv 6 | 369 |
| Lv 7 | 436 |
| Lv 8 | 504 |
| Lv 9 | 572 |
| Lv 10 | 639 |
| Lv 11 | 703 |
| Lv 12 | 767 |
| Lv 13 | 831 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 895 |
| Lv 15 | 959 |
| Lv 16 | 1,023 |
| Lv 17 | 1,087 |
| Lv 18 | 1,150 |
| Lv 19 | 1,214 |
| Lv 20 | 1,278 |
| Lv 21 | 1,342 |
| Lv 22 | 1,406 |
| Lv 23 | 1,470 |
| Lv 24 | 1,534 |
| Lv 25 | 1,598 |
| Lv 26 | 1,662 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,726 |
| Lv 28 | 1,790 |
| Lv 29 | 1,854 |
| Lv 30 | 1,918 |
| Lv 31 | 1,950 |
| Lv 32 | 1,982 |
| Lv 33 | 2,014 |
| Lv 34 | 2,046 |
| Lv 35 | 2,078 |
| Lv 36 | 2,110 |
| Lv 37 | 2,142 |
| Lv 38 | 2,174 |
| Lv 39 | 2,206 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,238 |
| Lv 41 | 2,266 |
| Lv 42 | 2,295 |
| Lv 43 | 2,323 |
| Lv 44 | 2,352 |
| Lv 45 | 2,381 |
| Lv 46 | 2,411 |
| Lv 47 | 2,440 |
| Lv 48 | 2,470 |
| Lv 49 | 2,500 |
| Lv 50 | 2,530 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0114
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 35.00 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0114_POKEMON_TANGELA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tangela in Pokemon GO?
Tangela's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tangela's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tangela takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tangela's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tangela reaches 2,530 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,238 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tangela?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tangela shows 1,278 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,598 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Tangela better than regular Tangela?
Shadow Tangela deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Tangela in Pokemon GO?
Tangela spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tangela be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tangela depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.