Tangela Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tangela in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohTangela Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
It is cloaked entirely in blue vines, preventing any glimpse of its true identity. The vines impart a refreshing sensation when chewed—they're useful as a spice.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Tangela Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Tangela Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tangela via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Bind | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 1 |
| Stun Spore | grass | Lv. 4 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 12 |
| Vine Whip | grass | Lv. 16 |
| Poison Powder | poison | Lv. 20 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 24 |
| Knock Off | dark | Lv. 28 |
| Giga Drain | grass | Lv. 32 |
| Sleep Powder | grass | Lv. 36 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Tickle | normal | Lv. 44 |
| Power Whip | grass | Lv. 48 |
| Ingrain | grass | Lv. 52 |
| Grassy Terrain | grass | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Tangela Locations
Tangela can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Bogsunk Cavern and Swampy Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Swampy Cave, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Bogsunk Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Swampy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries