Tangrowth Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,425, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?

Tangrowth's best moveset is Vine Whip with Power Whip. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Tangrowth's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Tangrowth reaches 3,425 CP at level 50 and 3,030 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Tangrowth?

A 15/15/15 Tangrowth shows 1,731 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,164 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,298 CP.

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

Weak to

Bug1.6× Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6× Poison1.6×

Resists

Electric0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 207

Defense 184

Stamina 225

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

Tangela 100 Candy Sinnoh Stone

Tangrowth

Family

Tangela

Tangrowth This page

Shadow forms Shadow Tangela Shadow Tangrowth

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Tangrowth is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Tangrowth

1

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 36.3DPS 590TDO 2

Blacephalon Incinerate491 35.6DPS 380TDO 3

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 34.9DPS 697TDO 4

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 34.3DPS 408TDO 5

Shadow SalamenceShadow Fire FangFly 33.9DPS 519TDO 6

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 33.5DPS 811TDO

Counters carrying Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison moves deal the most damage.

Use Tangrowth against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Barbaracle Tier 5 #8rank

Relicanth Tier 5 #8rank

Quagsire Tier 5 #9rank

Gastrodon Tier 5 #9rank

Palpitoad Tier 5 #9rank

Marshtomp Tier 5 #9rank

Seismitoad Tier 5 #9rank

Swampert Tier 5 #9rank

Mega Swampert Tier 5 #9rank

Binacle Tier 5 #10rank

How to get Tangrowth

Evolve from: Tangela · 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Tangrowth 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	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?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tangrowth has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Power Whip. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Tangrowth's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Tangrowth takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water.

What is Tangrowth's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Tangrowth reaches 3,425 CP at level 50 and 3,030 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Tangrowth?

A 15/15/15 Tangrowth shows 1,731 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,164 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,298 CP.

Is Shadow Tangrowth better than regular Tangrowth?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Tangrowth is #7 among Grass-type attackers at 24.9 DPS, while regular Tangrowth is unranked. See Shadow Tangrowth.

How do you get Tangrowth in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Tangela (100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone).

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