Type Matchups
Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Ice, Poison moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Tangela by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Tangela excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 435.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Tangela fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Tangela weak to?
Tangela is weak to Fire (2×), Ice (2×), Poison (2×), Flying (2×), Bug (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Tangela?
The best teammates for Tangela are Magcargo, Carkol, Coalossal because they resist Tangela's key weaknesses.
Is Tangela good for competitive?
Tangela can work on a team with proper support. Tangela excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 435.
Explore More
Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon
Magcargo covers Tangela's weaknesses
Carkol covers Tangela's weaknesses
Coalossal covers Tangela's weaknesses
Tentacool covers Tangela's weaknesses
Tentacruel covers Tangela's weaknesses
Tangela is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Tangela is available in Legends Arceus
Tangela is available in X Y
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