Tangela Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tangela in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 64 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohTangela Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Tangela Sprites
Pokémon Platinum Tangela Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tangela via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Constrict | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Ingrain | grass | Lv. 1 |
| Sleep Powder | grass | Lv. 5 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 8 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Poison Powder | poison | Lv. 15 |
| Vine Whip | grass | Lv. 19 |
| Bind | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 26 |
| Stun Spore | grass | Lv. 29 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 33 |
| Knock Off | dark | Lv. 36 |
| Natural Gift | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 43 |
| Tickle | normal | Lv. 47 |
| Wring Out | normal | Lv. 50 |
| Power Whip | grass | Lv. 54 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Tangela Locations
Tangela can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Great Marsh Area 3. The most reliable spawn is at Great Marsh Area 4, where you'll find it at Lv. 28 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Great Marsh Area 1
6 encounters- walkLv. 30Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 311%Very Rare
Great Marsh Area 2
6 encounters- walkLv. 30Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 30Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 311%Very Rare
Great Marsh Area 3
9 encounters- walkLv. 27Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 27Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 29Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 301%Very Rare
Great Marsh Area 4
9 encounters- walkLv. 27Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 27Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2810%Uncommon
- walkLv. 29Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 29Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 301%Very Rare
Great Marsh Area 5
6 encounters- walkLv. 28Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 291%Very Rare
Great Marsh Area 6
6 encounters- walkLv. 28Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 sapphire4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 28Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 291%Very Rare
