tangrowth

Tangrowth is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Doubles Tangrowth's Speed stat in sunny weather.
• Leaf Guard: Protects Tangrowth from status conditions during sunny weather.
• Regenerator (Hidden Ability): Restores up to 1/3 of its maximum HP when it switches out of battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Tangrowth is a large, amorphous Pokémon covered in thick, blue vines.
• It has two large, saucer-like eyes peeking through its vines.
• Its arms are long and vine-like, capable of extending to great lengths.
• It stands on a pair of stubby, red feet, and its vine-covered body gives it a bushy, tangled appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Tangrowth is often found in dense forests and lush grasslands where it can easily blend in with its surroundings.
• This Pokémon uses its long arms to ensnare prey or to reach out for food from a distance.
• It is known for its ability to regenerate its vines quickly, making it difficult to harm permanently.

In Battle:

• Tangrowth is a bulky physical defender, excelling in absorbing hits due to its high Defense.
• It can use moves like Power Whip and Giga Drain to deal significant damage and sustain itself.
• Notable for its access to the move Knock Off, which removes opponents' held items.
• Strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types but is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug types.

Evolution:

• Tangrowth evolves from Tangela when it levels up while knowing the move Ancient Power.

Interesting Facts:

• Tangrowth is known for its unique ability to extend its arms endlessly, a feature that highlights its vine-like nature.
• Despite its bulky appearance, it can be surprisingly agile due to its extendable arms.
• Its design is inspired by the concept of a tangling mass of vines, reflecting its natural habitat and abilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
• Pearl: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
• Platinum: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
• Heartgold: When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.
• Soulsilver: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
• Black: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
• White: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
• Black-2: Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
• White-2: Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
• X: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
• Y: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
• Omega-Ruby: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
• 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.
• Legends-Arceus: Draped with long vines, it resembles a shrub in appearance. It swings bundles of vines as though they were arms, wrapping them around prey to ensnare them.