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Tangela Team Builder

Tangela is a Gen 1 Grass Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a wall or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Tangela, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Tangela at a glance

Generation

Gen 1

Types

Grass

Roles

Wall, Support

Base stat total

435

Species

Tangela

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

20

Tangela brings a Grass typing and a 435 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ice hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Tangela's weaknesses

FireIcePoisonFlyingBug

What Tangela resists

WaterElectricGrassGround

Immune to

No listed immunities.

Where you can use Tangela

Pokemon ShowdownFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverEmeraldPlatinumBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Tangela, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
  • 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Tangela

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Tangela's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Tangela

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ice, and poison.
  • Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.