Tangrowth
Grass-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 616.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Vine Whip Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tangrowth takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 616
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,731 CP
Tangrowth moves
2 fast · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Vine Whip (12 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Tangrowth is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tangrowth
Use Tangrowth against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Tangrowth
- Evolve from
- Tangela · 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Tangrowth 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 | 76 | 2,619 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 76 | 2,835 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,108 | 2,207 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,281 | 1,342 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,694 | 1,774 |
Is Tangrowth good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tangrowth 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.
- Bulk-leaning spread (184 Defense / 225 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Tangrowth 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 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 134 |
| Lv 3 | 225 |
| Lv 4 | 317 |
| Lv 5 | 408 |
| Lv 6 | 500 |
| Lv 7 | 591 |
| Lv 8 | 683 |
| Lv 9 | 774 |
| Lv 10 | 866 |
| Lv 11 | 952 |
| Lv 12 | 1,039 |
| Lv 13 | 1,125 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,212 |
| Lv 15 | 1,298 |
| Lv 16 | 1,385 |
| Lv 17 | 1,471 |
| Lv 18 | 1,558 |
| Lv 19 | 1,644 |
| Lv 20 | 1,731 |
| Lv 21 | 1,818 |
| Lv 22 | 1,904 |
| Lv 23 | 1,991 |
| Lv 24 | 2,077 |
| Lv 25 | 2,164 |
| Lv 26 | 2,251 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,337 |
| Lv 28 | 2,424 |
| Lv 29 | 2,510 |
| Lv 30 | 2,597 |
| Lv 31 | 2,640 |
| Lv 32 | 2,684 |
| Lv 33 | 2,727 |
| Lv 34 | 2,770 |
| Lv 35 | 2,813 |
| Lv 36 | 2,857 |
| Lv 37 | 2,900 |
| Lv 38 | 2,943 |
| Lv 39 | 2,986 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,030 |
| Lv 41 | 3,068 |
| Lv 42 | 3,107 |
| Lv 43 | 3,146 |
| Lv 44 | 3,185 |
| Lv 45 | 3,224 |
| Lv 46 | 3,264 |
| Lv 47 | 3,304 |
| Lv 48 | 3,344 |
| Lv 49 | 3,385 |
| Lv 50 | 3,425 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0465
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 128.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0465_POKEMON_TANGROWTH
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?
Tangrowth's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tangrowth's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tangrowth 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 Tangrowth's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tangrowth reaches 3,425 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,030 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 Tangrowth?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tangrowth shows 1,731 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,164 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 Tangrowth better than regular Tangrowth?
Shadow Tangrowth 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 Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Tangela (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tangrowth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tangrowth 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.