Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#465Tangrowth

Tangrowth as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Tangrowth as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Vine Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
30
Growth
Medium
Height
2.0 m
Weight
128.6 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Tangrowth

Sword
Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines.
Shield
Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Defense

HP100
Attack100
Defense125
Sp. Atk110
Sp. Def50
Speed50
Total535

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Regenerator (hidden)
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Locations

Sword
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Shield
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Fields of HonorLv 45-6050%
Forest of FocusLv 45-6050%
Insular SeaLv 45-6050%
Soothing WetlandsLv 45-6050%
Training LowlandsLv 45-60100%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 36-60100%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Fields of HonorLv 45-6050%
Forest of FocusLv 45-6050%
Insular SeaLv 45-6050%
Soothing WetlandsLv 45-6050%
Training LowlandsLv 45-60100%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 36-60100%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1Bind
Physical
15
85
20
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
1Block
Status
--
--
5
--
Prevents the target from leaving battle.
1Growth
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
1Stun Spore
Status
--
75
30
--
Paralyzes the target.
12Mega Drain
Special
40
100
15
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
16Vine Whip
Physical
45
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
20Poison Powder
Status
--
75
35
--
Poisons the target.
24Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
28Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
32Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
36Sleep Powder
Status
--
75
15
--
Puts the target to sleep.
40Slam
Physical
80
75
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
44Tickle
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.
48Power Whip
Physical
120
85
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
52Ingrain
Status
--
--
20
--
Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
56Grassy Terrain
Status
--
--
10
--
For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM11Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM12Solar Blade
Physical
125
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM18Reflect
Status
--
--
20
--
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM23Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM28Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM34Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM50Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM57Payback
Physical
50
100
10
--
Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM60Power Swap
Status
--
--
10
--
User swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM88Grassy Terrain
Status
--
--
10
--
For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.
TM97Brutal Swing
Physical
60
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM98Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR17Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR22Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR57Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR59Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR64Focus Blast
Special
120
70
5
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR65Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR71Leaf Storm
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
TR72Power Whip
Physical
120
85
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR77Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Grassy Glide
Physical
55
100
20
100
If Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.

Other generations

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl