tangela

Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat in sunshine.
• Leaf Guard (Hidden Ability): Prevents the Pokémon from being afflicted by non-volatile status conditions and Yawn during strong sunlight.

Physical Characteristics:

• Tangela is a small Pokémon covered in blue, vine-like tentacles.
• Its body is hidden beneath this mass of vines, with only its red, boot-like feet visible.
• The vines are known for being sticky and can grow back if lost or damaged.
• It has two large eyes that are visible between the vines.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Tangela is typically found in grassy areas such as forests and plains.
• It is known to inhabit regions with lush vegetation, where it can camouflage itself among the plants.
• Tangela's vines are used both for defense and to capture prey, often tangling attackers to immobilize them.
• It is a reclusive Pokémon, often hiding from humans and larger Pokémon.

In Battle:

• Tangela is known for its high Defense and Special Attack stats, making it a resilient opponent.
• Its notable moves include Vine Whip, Mega Drain, and Stun Spore, which it uses to drain energy and paralyze foes.
• Tangela is strong against Ground, Rock, and Water types due to its Grass-type advantages.
• It is weak against Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison types.

Evolution:

• Tangela evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power.

Interesting Facts:

• Tangela's appearance is inspired by a mass of vines or spaghetti, contributing to its mysterious and elusive nature.
• In the Pokémon anime, Tangela has been depicted as a mischievous Pokémon that uses its vines to play pranks.
• Despite its mysterious appearance, Tangela is known to be a gentle Pokémon that prefers to avoid confrontation.

This comprehensive summary provides a detailed look at Tangela, covering its characteristics, abilities, and role both in the wild and in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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• Red: The whole body is swathed with wide vines that aresimilar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
• Blue: The whole body is swathed with wide vines that aresimilar to sea­ weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
• Yellow: Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, bluevines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
• Gold: The vines that cloak its entire body are alwaysjiggling. They effectively un­ nerve its foes.
• Silver: It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Theirsubtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
• Crystal: During battle, it constantly moves the vines thatcover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
• Ruby: TANGELA’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway.The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
• Sapphire: TANGELA’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway.The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
• Emerald: Its vines snap off easily and painlessly if they are grabbed, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by new growth the very next day.
• Firered: Blue plant vines cloak the Pokémon’s identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
• Leafgreen: The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
• Diamond: It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
• Pearl: It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
• Platinum: The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
• Heartgold: The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
• Soulsilver: It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
• Black: The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
• White: The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
• Black-2: Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
• White-2: Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
• X: Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
• Y: It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
• Omega-Ruby: Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Tangela’s vines snap off easily if they are grabbed. This happens without pain, allowing it to make a quick getaway. The lost vines are replaced by newly grown vines the very next day.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
• Sword: Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
• Shield: The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.
• Legends-Arceus: It is cloaked entirely in blue vines, preventing any glimpse of its true identity. The vines impart a refreshing sensation when chewed—they're useful as a spice.