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
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tangela arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
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 with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Tangela's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tangela takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water.
What is Tangela's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tangela reaches 2,530 CP at level 50 and 2,238 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Tangela?
A 15/15/15 Tangela shows 1,278 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,598 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 959 CP.
Is Shadow Tangela better than regular Tangela?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Tangela is #23 among Grass-type attackers at 21.9 DPS, while regular Tangela is unranked. See Shadow Tangela.