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
No Weather
Sunny / Clear



Rainy



Partly Cloudy


Cloudy



Windy



Snow


Fog


Tangela level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
11.26
116.3
1332.7s
9.09
2
11.26
116.3
1332.7s
9.09
3
10.23
105.8
1465.6s
8.27
4
10.08
104.2
1488.0s
8.16
5
10.08
104.2
1488.0s
8.16
6
9.89
102.2
1516.5s
7.99
7
8.81
91.0
1703.0s
7.11
8
8.52
88.1
1759.7s
6.88
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Tangela Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
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.
Tangela PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Tangela can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Tangela Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
6
Energy
12
Duration
3 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- Resisted by
Fire
Fighting
Poison
Flying
Ghost
Steel
Fairy
Vine Whip
Trainer Battles
Power
5
Energy
8
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
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% |
Tangela Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-50
DPE
1.8
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
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
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Fairy
- Resisted by
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Ground
Rock
- Resisted by
Fire
Grass
Poison
Flying
Bug
Dragon
Steel
Compare charged moves
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 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Tangela carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangela's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Vine Whip and Grass Knot make up Tangela's best raid moveset, dealing 11.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Tangela for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Tangela's best PvP moveset?
In Little League, the recommended moveset is Vine Whip with Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb. Tangela's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Tangela learn in Pokémon GO?
Tangela can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves. Power Whip is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Tangela's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Tangela costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.










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