Tangela (Pokémon)

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Tangela モンジャラ Monjara #114
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Vine Pokémon
Abilities Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard Leaf Guard Blue-Striped ----- Regenerator Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #114 Johto #182 Hoenn #278 Sinnoh #181 Unova #217 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-069 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 77.2 lbs. Imperial 35.0 kg Metric 77.2 lbs./35.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

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

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 Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.

A Tangela belonging to an unnamed competitor appeared in The Grass Route competing in the Grass-type tournament.

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

Tangela, as seen in W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} 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 (100%)
Ranch		Coba Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× 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
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	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
	Amnesia*	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	Flail*	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90%	5
	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100%	15
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Power Swap*	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	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
B	W	B2	W2	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
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     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (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 ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Tangela  Grass

Level up knowing AncientPower →

First Evolution Tangrowth  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Tangela images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tangela was originally known as "Meduza," a misspelling of the Greek mythological character Medusa.
• Tangela is the first pure Grass-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
  • Tangela is also the only pure Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Others are either part Psychic-,Bug- or part Poison-type.
• Up until Generation IV, Tangela was the only Generation I Grass-type not to have any evolutionary relatives.
• Although it is said to live in plains, its Friend Area in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon is the Jungle. Also, its Pal Park area is the Forest.
• Tangela and Tropius are the only two Pokémon that are not starters or legendaries of a previous generation unavailable in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. They must be transferred forward from a Generation III game or traded from Pokémon Platinum.
• Despite being made of vines, in Pokémon Red and Blue, it could not learn Vine Whip. This was rectified in Pokémon Yellow.

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 Japanese モンジャラ Monjara From もじゃもじゃ mojyamojya French Saquedeneu From sac de noeuds Spanish Tangela Same as English name German Tangela Same as English name Italian Tangela Same as English name Korean 덩쿠리 Deongkuri From 덩굴 Deonggul or 넝쿨 Neongkul Mandarin Chinese 蔓藤怪 Mànténgguài Literally "Vine freak" Cantonese Chinese 長藤怪 Chèuhngtàhnggwaai Literally "Long vine freak"

More languages

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