Tangrowth Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tangrowth in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tangrowth
Tangrowth is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 36.316 DPS.
Tangrowth can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tangrowth is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Tangrowth resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tangrowth is Mega Blaziken (36.316 DPS), Blacephalon (35.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (34.947 DPS).
Catching Tangrowth: After defeating Tangrowth, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1694 and 1774 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2108-2207 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tangrowth from raids will have exactly 1774 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tangrowth?
The best counter for Tangrowth is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 36.316 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (35.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (34.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tangrowth?
Tangrowth can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tangrowth weak to?
Tangrowth is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tangrowth be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tangrowth's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tangrowth from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tangrowth from raids will have 1774 CP at level 20, or 2207 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1694. If you see 1774 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tangrowth worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tangrowth is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tangrowth?
For the best moveset for Tangrowth itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tangrowth stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tangrowth without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tangrowth can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (35.556 DPS) and Eternatus (31.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tangrowth in raids?
Weather boost information for Tangrowth is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.