Tangela (Pokémon)

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Tangela Vine Pokémon モンジャラ Monjara #114 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 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Tangela 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 77.2 lbs. 35.0 kg Tangela 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 166 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 87 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Tangela 0 HP 0 Atk 1 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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.

Biology

Tangela is a Pokémon covered by blue, seaweed-like vines that obscure its face. There is a small opening in the vines that reveals its eyes surrounded by a black space. The vines give Tangela a round shape, but it is unknown what it looks like without them. Its vines are covered in fine hair and are always growing. If damaged or lost, replacements are grown. There is a pair of red boot-like feet poking out from under the vines, but no visible arms.

Tangela can ensnare and entangle anything that moves too close to it with its vines. The vines constantly jiggle and sway, unnerving enemies and causing a tickling sensation if ensnared. Tangela's vines will snap off easily and painlessly if the target pulls on them, so it can quickly escape. Tangela can usually be found in temperate grasslands.

In the anime

Tangela in the anime

Major appearances

In Pokémon Scent-sation!, Erika used a Tangela during her Gym battle against Ash. It is a strong Pokémon that manages to use its vines and Stun Spore in order to incapacitate the opponent. During the battle, it managed to take out Bulbasaur by using this combination. Erika then recalled Tangela when Ash sent out his Charmander. A second Tangela was seen in Celadon Gym. Erika's Tangela also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in an alternate continuity of the main series; it was seen battling Pikachu but was defeated.

In Gulpin it Down, Officer Jenny used a Tangela during an effort to stop the massive army of Gulpin that was encroaching the town.

Minor appearances

A Tangela appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid.

In Princess vs. Princess, a Tangela battled Brock's Vulpix during the Queen of the Princess Festival.

In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Tangela for her circus.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Tangela was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Friends to the End, a Trainer's Tangela attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In The Power of One, a Tangela sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Tangela appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Tangela participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In The Grass Route, a Trainer's Tangela competed in the Grass Tournament.

A Tangela appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In Throwing in the Noctowl, a Tangela lived at Wings Alexander's barn.

In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, multiple Tangela protected the Tin Tower after Team Rocket stole the Crystal Bells.

In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a Coordinator's Tangela competed in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.

A Tangela appeared in From Cradle to Save, under the ownership of a student at the Pokémon Ninja School.

In Alola, Kanto!, four wild Tangela were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

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 in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

A Tangela appeared in Tangela's Secret.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Multiple Tangela debuted in Sigh for Psyduck as corpses used by Koga's Gastly.

A Tangela appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

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

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Tangela appeared as one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

A Tangela appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Tangela appeared in The Final Battle VI, under the ownership of the Battle Factory. It was stolen alongside a Hypno.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Tangela appeared in GDZ26.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Tangela appeared in Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!.

A Tangela appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

Professor Oak owns a Tangela, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

A Tangela was one of the Pokémon Lunick captures in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One. Lunick used Tangela's vines to rescue a girl from a burning building.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Tangela appeared in PZ05.

In the TCG

Main article: Tangela (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #114 Red(ENG) The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake 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 Johto #179 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #114 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 Sinnoh Pt: #181 Johto #182 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 Unova B2W2: #217 Black The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish. White Black 2 Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long. Y It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #114 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #080 Shield The vines of Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Route 21 Trade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island Blue (Japan) Route 21 Yellow Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver Crystal Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Route 21, Treasure Beach Trade Venonat at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Great Marsh HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees) Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Big Forest

Generation V Black White Route 13, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Route 13, Giant Chasm Route 13 (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Grass) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove City, east of Mossdeep City, west of Route 114, north of Route 124), Mirage Island (west of Dewford Town), Mirage Mountain (north of Route 125)

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Route 21

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red and Blue Field: Cinnabar Island

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 13, Endless Level 43, Forever Level 2, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Lapis Cave (9F-12F), Joyous Tower (47F-50F) Ranger Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Jungle Relic, Sekra Range

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F) MD Sky Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F) Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Windy Prairie‎ (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode C & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Soothing Shore (post-ending) Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Wonder Area: Go Big or Go Home!, Unidentified Flying Objects, Chill Battle: Garden Keepers

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 178 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Mineral Crust Hollow (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Synthesis Tangela	English	United States	5	November 1 to 7, 2002; January 3 to 9, 2003

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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 044 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 088 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1212 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 1616 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 2020 Poison Powder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 2424 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2828 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 3232 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 3636 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 4040 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 4444 Tickle Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4848 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 08585% 10 5252 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— ——% 20 5656 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— ——% 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 VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM50 TM50 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM88 TM88 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR71 TR71 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TR72 TR72 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20

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 VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Rage Powder Bug Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tangela in Generation VIII 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 VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Grassy Glide Grass Physical 70 100% 20

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Double Kick	Tangela (Aquapolis 112)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-069 Tangela can extend its vine and lasso a Post to cross a gap.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #224 Stabilize Sometimes erases one of the foe's disruptions on the board. Swappable Skill(s): Constrict
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 183 Base Defense: 169 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + Fast Attacks: Vine Whip, Infestation* Charged Attacks: Grass Knot*, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Power Whip†

Evolution

Unevolved Tangela  Grass

Level up knowing Ancient Power →

First Evolution Tangrowth  Grass

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tangela was originally known as "Meduza," a name derived from the Greek mythological character Medusa.

Origin

Due to the mystery around Tangela's appearance under its vines, it may be based on the swamp monster from the short story "It!" by Theodore Sturgeon. In addition, it may also be inspired by the Sargassum seaweed monsters written by the English writer William Hope Hodgson, which inspired monsters in Japanese pop culture.

It may also be based on Selaginella lepidophylla, a plant that forms tumbleweeds; and Medusa, a gorgon of Greek mythology. In addition, it may be based on a Green Man, a motif represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines.

Its Pokédex entries state that its vines will entangled with its surroundings. This may be a reference to thigmotropism, a biological reaction plants have towards contact that encourages them to coil around objects they touch as they grow, allowing stability in their stems and branches.

Name origin

Tangela may be a combination of tangle and -ella (A common suffix used in botany).

Monjara may be based on もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt) or 毛むくじゃら kemukujara (hairy or densely covered in thick hair). It may also include monster.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese モンジャラ Monjara From もじゃもじゃ mojamoja and monster 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 Hindi टांगेला Tangela Transcription of English name Russian Тангела Tangela Transcription of English name Thai มอนจารา Monjara Transcription of Japanese name

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