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Tangrowth
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,466 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Tangrowth
Tangrowth is a Grass-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,466 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Tangrowth has base stats of 207 Attack, 184 Defense, and 225 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 616.
Tangrowth can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Tangrowth is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Tangrowth receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Tangrowth is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | -100 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Power Whip STAB | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 80 | -50 | - | 75 | -45 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Tangrowth takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Tangrowth takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Tangrowth
Top Pokémon to use when battling Tangrowth 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 |
🏆 Tangrowth PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 32 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 2,492 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 32 | 2,498 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 2,490 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 32 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Tangrowth 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) | 2,597 | 1,298 | 1,731 | 2,164 | 3,030 | 3,435 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,592 | 1,296 | 1,727 | 2,159 | 3,023 | 3,428 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,590 | 1,295 | 1,727 | 2,159 | 3,022 | 3,427 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,573 | 1,286 | 1,715 | 2,144 | 3,002 | 3,404 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,573 | 1,286 | 1,715 | 2,144 | 3,002 | 3,404 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,550 | 1,275 | 1,700 | 2,125 | 2,975 | 3,373 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,527 | 1,263 | 1,684 | 2,105 | 2,948 | 3,342 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,538 | 1,269 | 1,692 | 2,115 | 2,961 | 3,358 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,480 | 1,240 | 1,653 | 2,067 | 2,893 | 3,281 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,254 | 1,127 | 1,503 | 1,879 | 2,630 | 2,982 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Tangrowth with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,435 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,030 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,653 - 1,731 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,067 - 2,164 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,653 - 1,731 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,240 - 1,298 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Tangrowth with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 26 | 3,030 |
| 2 | 3,030 | 27 | 3,030 |
| 3 | 3,030 | 28 | 3,030 |
| 4 | 3,030 | 29 | 3,030 |
| 5 | 408 | 30 | 2,597 |
| 6 | 3,030 | 31 | 3,030 |
| 7 | 3,030 | 32 | 3,030 |
| 8 | 3,030 | 33 | 3,030 |
| 9 | 3,030 | 34 | 3,030 |
| 10 | 866 | 35 | 2,813 |
| 11 | 3,030 | 36 | 3,030 |
| 12 | 3,030 | 37 | 3,030 |
| 13 | 3,030 | 38 | 3,030 |
| 14 | 3,030 | 39 | 3,030 |
| 15 | 1,298 | 40 | 3,030 |
| 16 | 3,030 | 41 | 3,030 |
| 17 | 3,030 | 42 | 3,030 |
| 18 | 3,030 | 43 | 3,030 |
| 19 | 3,030 | 44 | 3,030 |
| 20 | 1,731 | 45 | 3,240 |
| 21 | 3,030 | 46 | 3,030 |
| 22 | 3,030 | 47 | 3,030 |
| 23 | 3,030 | 48 | 3,030 |
| 24 | 3,030 | 49 | 3,030 |
| 25 | 2,164 | 50 | 3,435 |
📖 Complete Tangrowth Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Tangrowth (#465) is a Grass-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,466 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Tangrowth is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Tangrowth in 2026.
📊 Tangrowth Stats Analysis
Tangrowth's Attack stat is 207 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Tangrowth a strong damage dealer.
With 184 Defense (Excellent) and 225 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 616. This gives Tangrowth reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Tangrowth's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Tangrowth Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Tangrowth depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Vine Whip (Fast) with Ancient Power (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. Tangrowth has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Tangrowth PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Tangrowth 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.
Master League
In Master League, Tangrowth faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Tangrowth Raid Guide & Counters
Tangrowth appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ice, Poison-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Tangrowth at Level 20 (1,653 - 1,731 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,067 - 2,164 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,731 CP.
🎯 How to Get Tangrowth in Pokémon GO
Tangrowth 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.
🔄 Tangrowth Evolution Guide
Tangrowth is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Tangrowth
Shadow Tangrowth is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Tangrowth's effective Attack becomes ~248. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Tangrowth in Pokémon GO
Shiny Tangrowth 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
Tangrowth gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,067 - 2,164 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 Tangrowth
Q: What is Tangrowth's max CP?
A: 3,435 CP at Level 50, or 3,030 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Tangrowth good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Tangrowth be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Tangrowth is available.
Q: What is Tangrowth weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Vine Whip + Ancient Power for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.