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Shadow Tangela

#114

grass

1278

CP

1598

CP

Shadow Tangela Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Tangela can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

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

Show:

1–10 of 10

Shadow Tangela Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Tangela in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#991 of 1152 · F Tier

Vine Whip

Fast Charge

Grass Knot

General

Ultra League

#788 of 849 · F Tier

Infestation

Multipurpose

Grass Knot

General

Little League

#159 of 168 · D Tier

Vine Whip

Fast Charge

Grass Knot

General

Great League (Mega Edition)

#1133 of 1208 · F Tier

Infestation

Multipurpose

Grass Knot

General

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#833 of 911 · F Tier

Infestation

Multipurpose

Grass Knot

General

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

Shadow Tangela can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Grass-type damage. Vine Whip matches Shadow Tangela's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

9

Energy

13

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

9

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

10

Energy

12

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

5

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Infestation

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Vine Whip

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Shadow Tangela Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Tangela can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Grass-, and Poison-type damage. Grass Knot, Power Whip, and Solar Beam match Shadow Tangela's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

10

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.5s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

90

Energy

-50

DPE

1.8

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 2.3s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

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)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

180

Energy

-100

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s – 4.8s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-80

DPE

1.88

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Frustration

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Grass Knot

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Power Whip

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Sludge Bomb

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Solar Beam

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Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Tangela carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust50,000Candy50

Frequently 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.

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