Tangela (#114)
Tangela (#114) is a Grass-type Vine Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Tangela in Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 21 (10.5%, Lv 28–32). It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Defense (115), and its base stat total of 395 ranks #50 of 151.

- National No.
- #114
- Type
- Grass
- Category
- Vine Pokémon
- Height
- 3′03″ (1.0 m)
- Weight
- 77.0 lb (34.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 166
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
TANGELA's entire body is wrapped in broad, seaweed-like vines, which rustle and sway with every step it takes.
Where to find Tangela in Pokémon Red
- Route 21: tall grass, Lv 28–32, 10.5% of encounters.
- Cinnabar Island: trade a Venonat to the trainer in the Cinnabar Lab trade room (it arrives nicknamed CRINKLES).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | #53 of 151 | |
| Attack | 55 | #106 of 151 | |
| Defense | 115 | #7 of 151 | |
| Special | 100 | #19 of 151 | |
| Speed | 60 | #86 of 151 | |
| Total | 395 | #50 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Tangela
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Water Electric Grass Ground |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Constrict | Normal | 10 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Bind | Normal | 15 | 75% | 20 |
| 29 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75% | 35 |
| 36 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| 39 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75% | 15 |
| 45 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 49 | Growth | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | 50 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Tangela in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Tangela in Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 21 (10.5%, Lv 28–32).
What type is Tangela?
Tangela is Grass type. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug.
Does Tangela evolve?
No, Tangela doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Tangela learn?
Tangela starts with Constrict and Bind and learns Absorb (Lv 29), Poison Powder (Lv 32), Stun Spore (Lv 36), Sleep Powder (Lv 39), Slam (Lv 45), and Growth (Lv 49) by leveling up. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Tangela's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 55, Defense 115, Special 100, Speed 60, for a total of 395.
What's the catch rate of Tangela?
Tangela's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.