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Tangrowth(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the game series of the same name. It is a Grass Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl. It is evolves from Tangela when it knows Ancient Power.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Tangrowth is a large Pokémon with a black body wrapped in a large mass of blue vines. The vines are used to entangle foes and prey. A pair of saucer-like eyes peek out from beneath the tangled mess of vines. However, these eyes may be hidden in warm seasons due to how profusely the vines grow. Its stubby black feet are tipped with red. Tangrowth has a pair of blue boneless arms that have three fingers. The arms are made from bundles of vines. These fingers are completely red on a female Tangrowth, while they have red tips on a male.
Tangrowth is unfazed if one of its arms is broken off, as it will easily grow back. It will also rip apart vines off its body should they have grown too long. It hunts by disguising itself as a shrub, then grabbing prey with its vines. It can extend its arms as much as it wants. Predators like to eat Tangrowth's vines. When the climate is warm, its vine growth is accelerated. Tangrowth is very rare in the wild, though it can be found in temperate grasslands.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
Due to the mystery around Tangela's appearance under the vines, Tangrowth may be based on the swamp monster from the short story "It!" by Theodore Sturgeon, which is ultimately revealed to have formed around a human skeleton. It may also be based on a Green Man, a motif that is represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines.
Its Pokédex entries state that its vines will bind and ensnare 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.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
| Pokémon White | Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Even if one of its arms is eaten, it's fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Even if one of its arms is eaten, it's fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon Y | Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can't even see its eyes. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it. |
| Pokémon 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. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | Trade for Mantine in Humilau City | |
| Pokémon White 2 | Trade for Mantine in Humilau City | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | ||
| Pokémon Shield | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Cobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope (mass outbreaks) Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Attack | 110 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 535 |
