Tangela

Tangela
Chansey
114
Kangaskhan
Ability	Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Regenerator (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue
Creator	Game Freak

Tangela <sup>(JPJapanese: モンジャラ

Romaji: Monjara)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue.

Physiology and Behaviour

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-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Pokémon Yellow	Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Pokémon Stadium	Its identity is obscured by countless blue vines that are similar to seaweed. Will become entangled with anything.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
Pokémon Silver	It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Pokémon Crystal	During battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body in order to annoy its opponent.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed	Blue plant vines cloak the Pokémon's identity in a tangled mass. It entangles anything that gets close.
Pokémon LeafGreen	The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. The vines sway as it walks.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Pokémon Pearl	It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Pokémon Platinum	The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
Pokémon HeartGold	The vines that cloak its entire body are always jiggling. They effectively unnerve its foes.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
Pokémon White	The blue vines shrouding its body are covered in a growth of fine hair. It is known to be ticklish.
Pokémon Black 2	Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Pokémon White 2	Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.
Pokémon Y	It tangles any moving thing with its vines. Their subtle shaking is ticklish if you get ensnared.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Its identity is obscured by masses of thick blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Shield	The vines of a Tangela have a distinct scent. In some parts of Galar, Tangela vines are used as herbs.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Pokémon 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.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Route 21 Trade Venonat on Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Yellow	Safari Zone
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Routes 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
Pokémon Silver	Routes 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
Pokémon Crystal	Routes 21, 28, 44, Mt. Silver
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Route 21, Treasure Beach Trade Venonat on Cinnabar Island
Pokémon LeafGreen	Route 21, Treasure Beach Trade Venonat on Cinnabar Island
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum	Great Marsh
Pokémon HeartGold	Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, and 21 (Headbutt)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Routes 21, 28, and 44, Mt. Silver Routes 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, and 21 (Headbutt)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Route 13, Giant Chasm
Pokémon White	Route 13, Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2	Route 13, Giant Chasm Route 13 (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2	Route 13, Giant Chasm Route 13 (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Friend Safari (Grass)
Pokémon Y	Friend Safari (Grass)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove City, east of Mossdeep City, west of Route 114, north of Route 124), Mirage Island (west of Dewford Town), Mirage Mountain (north of Route 125)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove City, east of Mossdeep City, west of Route 114, north of Route 124), Mirage Island (west of Dewford Town), Mirage Mountain (north of Route 125)
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Route 21
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Route 21
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Forest of Focus Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield	Forest of Focus Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Grand Underground - Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Grand Underground - Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog and nearby, near Cottonsedge Prairie, massive mass outbreaks Cobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope

Evolution

Tangela	Level up knowing AncientPower.	Tangrowth

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	65
Attack	55
Defense	115
Sp. Attack	100
Sp. Defense	40
Speed	60
Total	435

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG114-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS114.png File:PKMNS114-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC114.gif File:PKMNC114-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS114.png File:PKMNRS114-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE114.gif File:PKMNE114-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG114.png File:PKMNFRLG114-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP114-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP114.png File:PKMNP114-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS114.png File:PKMNHGSS114-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW114-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2114.png File:PKMNBW2114-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY114-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE114-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS114-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP114.png File:PKMNBDSP114-S.png

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tangela was originally known as Meduza, a name derived from the Greek mythological character Medusa.