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===Diet===
===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Unknown.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==

Revision as of 17:36, 12 July 2012

Chansey #113: Chansey
Pokémon
#115: Kangaskhan Kangaskhan
Tangela
モンジャラ Monjara
#114
114Tangela.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Grass '
Category
Vine Pokémon
Abilities
Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard Regenerator
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#114
Johto
#182
Hoenn
#278
Sinnoh
#181
Unova
#217
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-069
Height
3'03"
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
77.2 lbs.
Imperial
35.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body07.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F114.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Grass group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 166 Battle Exp.: 1661*

Tangela (Japanese: モンジャラ Monjara) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing AncientPower.

Biology

Physiology

Tangela is covered with thick blue vines that obscure its face so only its eyes can be seen. The vines give it a round shape, although it is unknown what it looks like without them. The vines are covered in fine hair. It has a pair of red boot-like feet, but no visible arms.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Tangela's vines never stop growing and are easily replaced if lost or damaged. Tangela can ensnare and entangle its foes with its vines.

Behavior

Its thick blue vines are constantly jiggling and swaying. This appears to be a defensive technique, as the movement unnerves enemies and deters herbivores that might mistake Tangela for a shrub. Any moving object that gets too close to a Tangela will be ensnared by its vines. This also appears to be a defensive technique, because Tangela's vines will snap off easily and painlessly if the target pulls on them, suggesting that the ensnaring is intended to scare off potential predators.

Habitat

Tangela can usually be found on the edge of many grassy plains, be it near a mountain range or the ocean. However, they can also be found in large forests or the jungle on some occasions. They are most common in Kanto and Johto, and can also be found in the Sevii Islands. They have also been introduced to the Great Marsh in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Unknown.

In the anime

Tangela in the anime

Major appearances

Erika used a Tangela when Ash battled her for the Rainbow Badge in Pokémon Scent-sation!.

Minor appearances

A Tangela appeared battling Brock's Vulpix in Princess vs. Princess.

Tangela made an appearance in The Kangaskhan Kid.

A Tangela under the ownership of Stella appeared in It's Mr. Mime Time.

A Tangela under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared in Friends to the End, during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo League.

Tangela also appeared in The Power of One.

A Tangela appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Several Tangela appeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!.

An Officer Jenny owned a Tangela in Gulpin it Down.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP026 Tangela Ash's Pokédex Tangela, a Vine Pokémon. Its body is wrapped in vines. The rest of its form is hidden beneath these vines.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Like her counterparts in other media, Erika of Pokémon Adventures has a Tangela in her arsenal. This Tangela goes by the nickname Angela in the English translations, or Mon-chan in Japanese.

In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga

Tangela is one of the Pokémon Lunick captures in the adaptation of Pokémon Ranger. Lunick uses Tangela's vines to rescue a girl from a burning building.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Tangela took part in a baseball match in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.

In the TCG

Main article: Tangela (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Blue
Yellow Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Stadium Its identity is obscured by countless blue vines that are similar to seaweed. Will become entangled with anything.
Generation II
Gold The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
Silver It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Crystal During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
Stadium 2 The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
Generation III
Ruby Tangela's vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
Sapphire
Emerald Its vines snap off easily and painlessly if they are grabbed, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by new growth the very next day.
FireRed Blue plant vines cloak the Pokémon's identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
LeafGreen The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Generation IV
Diamond It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Pearl
Platinum The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
HeartGold The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
SoulSilver It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Generation V
Black The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Route 21, trade Venonat at Cinnabar Island
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Safari Zone
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver
Crystal
Common Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Route 21, Treasure Beach
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
Unknown Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver
Common Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Big Forest
Generation V
Black White
Uncommon Route 13, Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Unknown Route 13, Giant Chasm
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 13
Endless Level 43
Forever Level 2
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Lapis Cave (9F-12F)
Joyous Tower (47F-50F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B1-B8)
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Waterworks
Jungle Relic
Sekra Range
My Pokémon Ranch Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎ Normal Mode A & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast Treetops: Soothing Shore (post ending)

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Tangela 2 Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! United States 2002 5 Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Tangela Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! United States 2003 5 Never

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD Miracle Seed Miracle Seed (100%)
Ranch Coba Berry Coba Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
435
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Ingrain Grass Status 0000 —}}—% 20
000Start 000Start Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100}}100% 35
0055 0044 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000 075}}75% 15
01919 0077 Vine Whip Grass Physical 03535 100}}100% 15
0088 01010 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100}}100% 25
01515 01414 PoisonPowder Poison Status 0000 075}}75% 35
02222 01717 Bind Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20
01212 02020 Growth Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 40
02626 02323 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100}}100% 15
03333 02727 Knock Off Dark Physical 02020 100}}100% 20
02929 03030 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000 075}}75% 30
04040 03333 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
N/AN/A 03636 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
03636 04040 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5
04343 04343 Slam Normal Physical 08080 075}}75% 20
04747 04646 Tickle Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
05050 04949 Wring Out Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 5
05454 05353 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangela
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangela
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurHoppipSkiploomJumpluff
SeedotNuzleafShiftryTurtwigGrotleTorterra
Amnesia* Psychic Status —% 20
ExeggcuteExeggutor
Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
SunkernSunfloraCottoneeWhimsicott
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomParasParasect
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumLotadLombreLudicolo
Flail* Normal Physical 100% 15
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffSunkernSunfloraTreeckoShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperiorCottoneeWhimsicottMaractusFoongus
Amoonguss
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
VictreebelExeggutorBellossomSunfloraShiftryTropius
TurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivyServineSerperior
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteExeggutorHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeCacneaCacturneTurtwigGrotle
TorterraCherubiCherrimSnivyServineSerperior
CottoneeWhimsicott
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffSunkernSunfloraLotadLombreLudicolo
ShroomishBreloomRoseliaRoseradeTurtwigGrotle
TorterraTangrowthSnivyServineSerperiorCottonee
WhimsicottMaractusFoongusAmoonguss
Mega Drain Grass Special 40 100% 15
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomExeggcuteExeggutor
TangelaTangrowthChikoritaBayleefMeganiumLotad
LombreLudicoloTropius
Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
ExeggcuteExeggutorSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Power Swap* Psychic Status —% 10
ParasParasectHoppipSkiploomJumpluffFoongus
Amoonguss
Rage Powder Bug Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tangela in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tangela in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangela
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tangela can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tangela cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangela
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Dream World Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
Dream World Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Tangela can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangela
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangela
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+ Purified moves
Shadow Hold File:Box xd 114.png Morning Sun Normal
Shadow Rave SolarBeam Grass
-- Sunny Day Fire
-- Ingrain Grass

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Double Kick Tangela (Aquapolis 112)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin114.png Pinani114.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani114.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 114.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Jungle
Phrases
51%-100% HP Careful. You don't want to get tangled up in my vines.
26%-50% HP I don't like this! I'm already down to half health!
1%-25% HP I'm faltering... You have to help me...
Level up Oh, yes, yes! I've gotten my level!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Oh, yes, yes! I've gotten my level!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 114.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
( Grass )
Field move: Cross fm.png
(Cross ×1)
Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 30 Max. exp.: 70
Browser entry  
Tangela can extend its vine and lasso a Post to cross a gap.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Tangela
Unevolved
Tangela
 Grass 
TM Rock
Level up
knowing AncientPower


Tangrowth
First Evolution
Tangrowth
 Grass 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 114.png Spr 1y 114.png Spr 1g 114.png Spr b g1 114.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 114.png Spr 2s 114.png Spr 2c 114.png Spr b 2g 114.png
Spr 2g 114 s.png Spr 2s 114 s.png Spr 2c 114 s.png Spr b 2g 114 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 114.png Spr 3e 114.png Spr 3f 114.png Spr b 3r 114.png
Spr 3r 114 s.png Spr 3e 114 s.png Spr 3f 114 s.png Spr b 3r 114 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 114.png Spr 4p 114.png Spr 4h 114.png Spr b 4d 114.png
Spr 4d 114 s.png Spr 4p 114 s.png Spr 4h 114 s.png Spr b 4d 114 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 114.png Spr 5b2 114.png Spr b 5b 114.png
Spr 5b 114 s.png Spr 5b2 114 s.png Spr b 5b 114 s.png
Tangela For other sprites and images, please see Tangela images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Tangela is probably based on Medusa, a gorgon of Greek mythology, who had a head of snakes and turned any creature that saw her into stone. The tentacles on Tangela, however, are vines. Its Crystal sprite shows it curling into a ball, meaning it may also have design elements from tumbleweed or bird-cage plants. It may also be based on a Green Man, a motif that is represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines.

Name origin

Tangela may be a combination of tangle and Medusa (referring to its vines resembling a snake hairstyle like Medusa's).

Monjara may be based on もじゃもじゃ mojyamojya (shaggy or unkempt). It may also be a combination of mojyamojya and monster.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese モンジャラ Monjara From もじゃもじゃ mojyamojya
France Flag.png French Saquedeneu From sac de noeuds
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tangela Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Tangela Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Tangela Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 덩쿠리 Deongkuri From 덩굴 Deonggul or 넝쿨 Neongkul
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 蔓藤怪 Mànténgguài Literally "Vine freak"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 長藤怪 Chèuhngtàhnggwaai Literally "Long vine freak"



Notes


External links

Chansey #113: Chansey
Pokémon
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