Shadow Tangela Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Shadow Tangela level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
12.94
111.4
1159.1s
10.06
2
12.94
111.4
1159.1s
10.06
3
11.51
99.1
1303.5s
8.93
4
11.51
99.1
1303.5s
8.93
5
11.49
99.0
1305.1s
8.92
6
11.45
98.6
1310.5s
8.89
7
9.78
84.2
1533.7s
7.60
8
9.76
84.0
1537.2s
7.59
9
8.51
73.3
1762.4s
6.60
10
5.19
44.7
2887.7s
4.03
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Shadow Tangela Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#991 of 1152 · F Tier

Ultra League
#788 of 849 · F Tier
Little League
#159 of 168 · D Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#1133 of 1208 · F Tier

Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#833 of 911 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Shadow Tangela PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Shadow Tangela can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Shadow Tangela Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
12
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Vine Whip
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
8
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
9
13
1.0s
9
6
5
0.5s
12
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Infestation | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% |
Vine Whip | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Shadow Tangela Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
10
Energy
-70
DPE
0.14
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
85
Energy
-50
Duration
2.5s
Damage window
1.3s – 2.3s
DPE
1.7
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-50
DPE
1.6
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Archetype
Compare charged moves
10
-33
2.0s
5
90
-50
2.5s
36
90
-50
2.5s
36
85
-50
2.5s
34
180
-100
5.0s
36
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frustration | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Grass Knot | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Power Whip | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Sludge Bomb | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% |
Solar Beam | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Tangela carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Tangela's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Vine Whip and Grass Knot make up Shadow Tangela's best raid moveset, dealing 12.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Tangela for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Shadow Tangela's best PvP moveset?
In Little League, the recommended moveset is Vine Whip with Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb. Shadow Tangela's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Shadow Tangela learn in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Tangela can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Power Whip is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Shadow Tangela's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Tangela costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.









































