Competitive Information for Tangrowth [Sword/Shield]
Grass
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
This Pokemon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tangrowth? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Tangrowth, a superb Pokémon with Grass typing. It's a sight to see Tangrowth out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Tangrowth's strategies.
Item: Coba Berry / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Rage Powder
- Sleep Powder / Leaf Storm
Tangrowth shows an exquisite Special Wall prowess in single battles. The intention of this moveset is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Regenerator, Tangrowth restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. With a Coba Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective flying-type attack then the Coba Berry gets consumed. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Tangrowth is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Tangrowth this turn).
◆ Rage Powder is a status move (the foes' moves target your Tangrowth on the turn used).
◆ Sleep Powder is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Tangrowth's special attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 248 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Knock Off
In single battles, Tangrowth's Physical Sweeper role is a renowned. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Tangrowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tangrowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Tangrowth's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (Tangrowth on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Tangrowth's last move failed).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 SpA / 248 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Confusion / Hyper Beam
- Ancient Power
Tangrowth excels as a high-quality Special Sweeper during single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tangrowth's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tangrowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Tangrowth's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Confusion was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tangrowth cannot move next turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Item: Red Card
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 202 Atk / 252 Def / 56 Spe
Moveset:
- Power Whip
- Synthesis
- Amnesia
- Stun Spore
Ready for single battles? Tangrowth is popular Physical Tank. This moveset was constructed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Chlorophyll, Tangrowth's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Amnesia for those afflicted with sleep or paralysis.
Red card for the inevitable switch ins.
They will switch in someone who deals special damage.
Which is why you need both amnesia and the red card.
Synthesis and powerwhip
the last move is a gamble on your behalf. Hidden power fire to complete the coverage is nice
but tangrowth isn't meant to deal damage, just absorb it
so I stick with stun spore, since sleep clause is in effect and breloom is still around.
That, and they can't "wake up" from paralysis. Tangrowth can comfortably take ice punch
and in sunlight would heal more than the damage dealt. With a Red Card equipped to it, if Tangrowth survives a hit, attacker is forced to switch to a random ally then the Red Card gets consumed.
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Tangrowth by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Tangrowth's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tangrowth? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 Atk / 248 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
Tangrowth makes an a dazzling Physical Sweeper in double battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Tangrowth's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tangrowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Tangrowth's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (Tangrowth on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 8 Hp / 252 SpA / 248 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Confusion / Hyper Beam
- Ancient Power
When it comes to double battles, Tangrowth shines as an interesting Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tangrowth's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Tangrowth's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Chlorophyll, Tangrowth's speed is doubled during sunny weather. Confusion was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tangrowth cannot move next turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tangrowth can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tangrowth.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tangrowth can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Tangrowth
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Ability: Leaf guard + Move: Growth
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Rage Powder
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Toxic
Moves that boost Tangrowth's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Growth
- Skull Bash
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Tangrowth
- Ancient Power
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Giga Drain
- Grassy Glide
- Knock Off
- Leaf Storm
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Rage Powder
- Reflect
- Rest
- Sleep Powder
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tangrowth in Sword and Shield
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/0/4/252/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Tangrowth's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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