What is Tangela's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Tangela's maximum CP is 2,560 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Tangela good in Pokémon GO?

Tangela has 183 Attack, 169 Defense, and 163 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Tangela be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Tangela is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,212 - 1,278 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,515 - 1,598 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,537 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,212 - 1,278 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

909 - 959 CP

Tangela

#114 · Kanto

Grass

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 183

Defense 169

Stamina 163

Total: 515

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,560
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Tangela

Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,560 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Tangela has base stats of 183 Attack, 169 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 515.

Tangela can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Tangela is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Tangela receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Tangela is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Tangela

#114

→

🍬 100

Sinnoh Stone

Tangrowth

#465

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Vine Whip STAB	Grass	7	+6	11.7	-	-	-
Infestation	Bug	10	+14	9.1	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Grass Knot STAB	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	-50	-	80	-50
Solar Beam STAB	Grass	180	-100	-	150	-80
Power Whip ELITE STAB	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Tangela takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Poison 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Resistances

Tangela takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Tangela

Top Pokémon to use when battling Tangela in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
10	Dragonite	Dragon Flying	263	198	209	4,338

🏆 Tangela PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	15	14	25	1,497
2	0	9	12	26	1,498
3	0	12	9	26	1,498
4	0	6	15	26	1,498
5	0	15	6	26	1,497
6	0	10	11	26	1,498
7	0	7	14	26	1,498
8	0	13	8	26	1,497
9	2	15	14	25	1,489
10	2	15	15	25	1,493

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	12	15	15	50	2,499
2	13	15	13	50	2,497
3	11	15	15	50	2,486
4	12	14	15	50	2,492
5	13	13	15	50	2,498
6	12	15	13	50	2,485
7	12	15	14	50	2,492
8	13	14	13	50	2,490
9	13	14	14	50	2,498
10	14	13	13	50	2,496

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Tangela IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,918	959	1,278	1,598	2,238	2,537
98% (15/15/14)	1,913	956	1,275	1,594	2,231	2,530
96% (15/14/15)	1,913	956	1,275	1,594	2,231	2,530
93% (14/14/14)	1,898	949	1,265	1,581	2,214	2,510
91% (15/13/13)	1,897	948	1,264	1,580	2,213	2,509
87% (13/13/13)	1,878	939	1,251	1,564	2,190	2,484
82% (12/12/12)	1,858	929	1,238	1,548	2,167	2,457
80% (10/15/15)	1,870	935	1,246	1,558	2,181	2,473
67% (10/10/10)	1,818	909	1,212	1,515	2,121	2,405
0% (0/0/0)	1,626	813	1,083	1,355	1,897	2,150

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Tangela with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,537 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,238 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,212 - 1,278 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,515 - 1,598 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,212 - 1,278 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	909 - 959 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Tangela with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	31	26	2,238
2	2,238	27	2,238
3	2,238	28	2,238
4	2,238	29	2,238
5	301	30	1,918
6	2,238	31	2,238
7	2,238	32	2,238
8	2,238	33	2,238
9	2,238	34	2,238
10	639	35	2,078
11	2,238	36	2,238
12	2,238	37	2,238
13	2,238	38	2,238
14	2,238	39	2,238
15	959	40	2,238
16	2,238	41	2,238
17	2,238	42	2,238
18	2,238	43	2,238
19	2,238	44	2,238
20	1,278	45	2,393
21	2,238	46	2,238
22	2,238	47	2,238
23	2,238	48	2,238
24	2,238	49	2,238
25	1,598	50	2,537

📖 Complete Tangela Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Tangela (#114) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,560 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Tangela can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Tangela in 2026.

📊 Tangela Stats Analysis

Tangela's Attack stat is 183 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Tangela to contribute meaningful damage.

With 169 Defense (Good) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 515. This gives Tangela reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Tangela's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Tangela Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Tangela depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Vine Whip (Fast) with Grass Knot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Tangela has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Tangela has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Tangela PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Tangela can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Poison types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Tangela reaches 2,238 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Tangela faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Tangela Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Tangela's effectiveness depends on its typing and 183 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Tangela use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Tangela in Pokémon GO

Tangela can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Tangela Evolution Guide

Tangela is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Tangela (#114) ← current
Tangrowth (#465) — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Tangela

Shadow Tangela is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Tangela's effective Attack becomes ~220. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Tangela in Pokémon GO

Shiny Tangela is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Tangela gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,515 - 1,598 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Tangela

Q: What is Tangela's max CP?
A: 2,537 CP at Level 50, or 2,238 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Tangela good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Tangela be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Tangela is available.

Q: What is Tangela weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Vine Whip + Grass Knot for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.