Tangela

#217 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Vine Pokémon

Tangela

#217 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Vine Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

103

229

Defense

115

211

361

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

196

Speed

112

240

Total

435

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Chansey

Rhyperior

Normal

Shiny

Tangela

Vine Pokémon

#217

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Abilities

Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Regenerator(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Tangela takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #217
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	87

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Grass
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.

Pokémon White 2

Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tangela #217	knowing Ancient Power	Tangrowth #218

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	49	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	50	10%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	38	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	40	4%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	41	1%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	34	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	36	4%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	1%	-
Route 13 Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	35-39	20%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	49	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	50	10%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	44	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	45	10%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	38	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	40	4%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	41	1%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	34	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	36	4%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	37	1%	-
Route 13 Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	35-39	20%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Constrict	Physical	10	100	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
Start	Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
4	Sleep Powder	Status	-	75	15	The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.
7	Vine Whip	Physical	35	100	15	The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
10	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
14	Poison Powder	Status	-	75	35	The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
17	Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
20	Growth	Status	-	-	40	The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
23	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
27	Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
30	Stun Spore	Status	-	75	30	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.
33	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
36	Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
40	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
43	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.
46	Tickle	Status	-	100	20	The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.
49	Wring Out	Special	-	100	5	The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.
53	Power Whip	Physical	120	85	10	The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Confusion	Special	50	100	25	The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Leaf Storm	Special	140	90	5	The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Power Swap	Status	-	-	10	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the target.
Rage Powder	Status	-	-	20	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Leaf Guard

Ability Slot 2

Prevents problems with status in sunny weather.

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Regenerator(Hidden Ability)

Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

#113

Chansey

#464

Rhyperior

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