Tangela Pokémon LeafGreen: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Tangela in Pokémon LeafGreen. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 44 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon LeafGreen

Kanto

Tangela Pokemon LeafGreen 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 LeafGreen Tangela Sprites

Tangela front-facing sprite from Pokémon LeafGreen

Primary

Tangela back-facing sprite from Pokémon LeafGreen

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon LeafGreen Tangela Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Tangela via various methods in Pokémon LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Requirement
Constrict	normal	Lv. 1
Ingrain	grass	Lv. 1
Sleep Powder	grass	Lv. 4
Absorb	grass	Lv. 10
Growth	normal	Lv. 13
Poison Powder	poison	Lv. 19
Vine Whip	grass	Lv. 22
Bind	normal	Lv. 28
Mega Drain	grass	Lv. 31
Stun Spore	grass	Lv. 37
Slam	normal	Lv. 40
Tickle	normal	Lv. 46

End of Move Database

Pokémon LeafGreen Tangela Locations

Tangela can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon LeafGreen, including Kanto Sea Route 21 Area and Treasure Beach Area. The most reliable spawn is at Treasure Beach Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 33 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Kanto Sea Route 21 Area

12 encounters

walk
Lv. 22
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 23
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 24
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 21
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 25
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 20
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 19
5%Rare
walk
Lv. 26
5%Rare
walk
Lv. 18
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 27
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 17
1%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 28
1%Very Rare

Treasure Beach Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 33
20%Frequent
walk
Lv. 35
10%Uncommon