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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. The vines of Tangela are said to have a distinct scent. In Galar, its vines are used as herbs. Tangela can usually be found in temperate grasslands.

In the anime

Main series

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.

Two Tangela got tied up into each other's vines in Sleuths for Truth!.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, a Tangela briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.

In the manga

Tangela in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Tangela appeared in Tangela's Secret.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Tangela appeared in GDZ26.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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!!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

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.

Pokémon Zensho

A Tangela appeared in PZ05.

In the TCG

Main article: Tangela (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokémon XD		Miracle Seed (100%)
Ranch		Coba Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Tangela is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

By TM/TR

SwSh

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 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 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

BDSP

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM09 TM09 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM19 TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

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

SwSh

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

BDSP

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Amnesia* Psychic Status — —% 20 Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 90% 5 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Mega Drain Grass Special 40 100% 15 Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Power Swap* Psychic Status — —% 10 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

By transfer from another generation

TCG-only moves

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 Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
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

Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 114.png File:Spr 8s 114 s.png

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 be 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), or - like its beta name - Medusa, for its writhing, hair-like vines.

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 Monchara Transcription of Japanese name

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