#0114
— Vine Pokémon
Tangela
MetaMons competitive notes
Tangela is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 435 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a special attacking profile. Its Chlorophyll ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tangela. Build around what Tangela actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Tangela takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Tangela into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (115)
- Lowest stat
- Special Defense (40)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 60)
- BST
- 435 (low for the format)
Tangela is a grass-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 435 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a special attacking profile. Its Chlorophyll ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tangela. Build around what Tangela actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Tangela
Tangela is the Vine Pokémon a Grass type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 435 with Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard as abilities.
What is Tangela weak to?
Tangela is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
How to counter Tangela
To counter Tangela in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Tangela in competitive teams
Tangela can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Tangela on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
