Tangrowth (Pokémon)

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464MS.png #464: Rhyperior
Pokémon
#466: Electivire 466MS.png
Tangrowth
Vine Pokémon
モジャンボ
Mojumbo
#465
Tangrowth



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Grass Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard Cacophony
Cacophony
Regenerator
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
30 (8.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Tangrowth
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
283.5 lbs. 128.6 kg
Tangrowth
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
211
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
187
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Tangrowth
0
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F465.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Tangrowth (Japanese: モジャンボ Mojumbo) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Tangela when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.

Biology

Tangrowth is a large Pokémon with a black body wrapped in blue vines. The vines are used to entangle foes and prey. A pair of saucer-like eyes peeks out from beneath the tangled mess of vines. However, these eyes may be hidden in warm seasons due to how profusely the vines grow. Its stubby black feet are tipped with red. Tangrowth has a pair of blue boneless arms that have three fingers. These fingers are completely red on a female Tangrowth, while they have red tips on a male. Tangrowth is unfazed if one of its arms is broken off, as it will easily grow back. Tangrowth is very rare in the wild, though can be found in temperate grasslands alongside its pre-evolved form Tangela.

In the anime

Tangrowth in the anime

Major appearances

Tangrowth made its main series debut in Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!, where it was trying to save a dying tree that was a key part of the forest. With the help of Ash and his friends, it was able to save the tree.

A Tangrowth appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, under the ownership of Tammy; it helps her at her flower shop. Tangrowth later worked alongside Joe's Mightyena to stop Zorua from escaping when they spotted it.

Minor appearances

Tangrowth debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, where it had a minor role.

A Tangrowth briefly appeared in Working on a Right Move!, under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Lily of the Valley Conference. It was shown defeating another Trainer's Hippowdon.

A Tangrowth appeared in Mewtwo's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP134 Tangrowth Dawn's Pokédex Tangrowth, the Vine Pokémon. Tangrowth captures its prey by extending its arms, which are made of vines.

In the manga

Tangrowth in Pokémon Adventures

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Hiori has a Tangrowth who debuted in Challenge From A Rival. Its vines can be used as ropes to lower Hiori and others down from roofs. It can also use Sleep Powder to help Hiori get by guards.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Getting Past Gastrodon, Jupiter attacked Platinum, Candice, and Maylene using her Tangrowth, Sableye, and Gastrodon when they arrived in Lake Acuity. Most notably, it faced off against Candice's Abomasnow, and was able to overpower and defeat it using a Fire-typed Natural Gift. In subsequent appearances, Jupiter's Tangrowth used only Natural Gift, and its strategy was easily worked around.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Tangrowth was shown under the ownership of Jupiter in A Novel Test!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Tangrowth (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #182
Johto
#183
Diamond It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pearl
Platinum Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
HeartGold When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.
SoulSilver Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #218
Black Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
White
Black 2 Even if one of its arms is eaten, it's fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Y Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes.
Omega Ruby It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Alpha Sapphire Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade, Event
Platinum
Evolve Tangela
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Tangela
Generation V
Black White
Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
Trade Mantine in Humilau City
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Tangela
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Tangela
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Ranger School
Rumble
Windy Prairie‎
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Forest Temple, Light Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Treetops: Soothing Shore
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 199
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Pikachu Cafe Tangrowth Korean South Korea 50 October 3, 2008

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Petaya Berry Petaya Berry (100%)

In-game trades

Game Held Item(s)
Black 2 White 2 Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total:
535
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Block Normal Status 0000 —% 5
011 Ingrain Grass Status 0000 —% 20
011 Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100100% 35
044 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000 07575% 15
077 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25
1010 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
1414 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000 07575% 35
1717 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
2020 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 20
2323 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
2727 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20
3030 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000 07575% 30
3333 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
3636 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
4040 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
4343 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
4646 Tickle Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
4949 Wring Out Normal Special 0000 100100% 5
5050 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000 —% 10
5353 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 08585% 10
5656 Block Normal Status 0000 —% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangrowth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM36Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM53Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM83Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20
TM84Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM96Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangrowth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
BulbasaurHoppipSeedotTurtwigMorelullComfey
Amnesia* Psychic Status —% 20
ExeggcuteExeggutorExeggutor
Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25
SunkernCottonee
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
OddishParasChikoritaLotad
Flail* Normal Physical 100% 15
OddishGloomParasParasectTangelaTangrowth
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraLotad
ShroomishRoseliaTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperiorCottoneeMaractusFoongusAmoonguss
MorelullShiinotic
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
VictreebelExeggutorExeggutorBellossomSunfloraShiftry
TropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivyServine
Serperior
Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloomRoselia
CacneaCacturneTurtwigGrotleTorterraCherubi
CherrimSnivyServineSerperiorCottoneeWhimsicott
PhantumpTrevenantComfey
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomTangelaTangrowth
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraLotad
LudicoloShroomishBreloomRoseliaRoseradeTurtwig
GrotleTorterraSnivyServineSerperiorCottonee
WhimsicottMaractusFoongusAmoongussMorelullShiinotic
Mega Drain Grass Special 40 100% 15
OddishGloomExeggcuteTangelaTangrowthChikorita
BayleefMeganiumSunkernSunfloraLotadTropius
Comfey
Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleaf
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
ExeggcuteSeedot
Power Swap* Psychic Status —% 10
ParasParasectHoppipSkiploomJumpluffFoongus
Amoonguss
Rage Powder Bug Status —% 20
Shroomish
Wake-Up Slap*USUM Fighting Physical 70 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tangrowth in Generation VII
  • 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 Tangrowth in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangrowth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20
S M US UM Block Normal Status —% 5
S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tangrowth can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tangrowth cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangrowth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tangrowth
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tangrowth
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 465.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist: Grass PA.png
Grass
Field move: Tackle 2 field move.png
(Tackle ×2)
Browser entry R-036
It launches a poison powder to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Grass
Poké Assist:
(present)
Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(present)
Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Grass Assist.png
Grass
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-289/N-053
It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW465.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Tangrowth is the Attraction Chief of Tangrowth's Swing Along, which you'll find in the garden at the Haunted Zone.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT465.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#225
Shuffle465.png

Cloud Clear
Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Sleep Combo


Pokémon GO
GO465.png Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 207 Base Defense: 184
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Infestation
Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam

Evolution

114Tangela.png
Unevolved
Tangela
 Grass 
TM Rock VI
Level up
knowing Ancient Power
465Tangrowth.png
First Evolution
Tangrowth
 Grass 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
465MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Tangrowth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

It is based on vines. Considering Tangrowth's shaggy appearance, Tangrowth may be based on an exaggerated concept of a shaggy caveman. It may also be based on a Green Man, a motif that is represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines. Its appearance and behavior also match that of the Bornean orangutan and Sumatran orangutan.

Name origin

Tangrowth is a combination of tangle and growth.

Mojumbo is a combination of もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt) and jumbo (referring to its size).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese モジャンボ Mojumbo From もじゃもじゃ mojamoja and jumbo
France Flag.png French Bouldeneu From boule de nœuds
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tangrowth Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Tangoloss From Tangela or Tang and Koloss
Italy Flag.png Italian Tangrowth Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 덩쿠림보 Deongkurimbo From 덩굴 deong'gul, 넝쿨 neong'kul, 림 (森) rim, and jumbo
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 巨蔓藤 Jùmànténg From and 蔓藤 mànténg
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 巨蔓藤 Geuihmaahntàhng Same as Mandarin name


External links


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