Ultra League PvP guide
Tangela (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Tangela (Shadow) is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #791. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb.
Ultra League
#791
Niche
Type
Grass
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,530
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TANGELA (SHADOW)
Is Tangela (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangela (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #791.
Tangela (Shadow) can evolve into Tangrowth (Shadow), which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #277.
Tangela (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1085 | 50.4 | Infestation, Grass Knot, Sludge Bomb |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #791 | 55.9 | Infestation, Grass Knot, Sludge Bomb |
Best Moveset for Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Tangela (Shadow) is Infestation with Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tangela (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Tangela (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Grass Knot
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Sludge Bomb
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Tangela (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tangela (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Stunfisk751
- Blastoise674
- Ampharos661
- Seismitoad654
- Virizion600
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton70
- Empoleon136
- Corviknight163
- Florges493
Tangela (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Tangela (Shadow)'s Grass typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fire1.6×
- 1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Tangela (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tangela (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
75% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Super Effective
62% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Resisted
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Ratings are shown from Tangela (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tangela (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Tangela (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Tangela (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Tangela (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tangela (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tangela (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangela (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Tangela (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 1,818,750 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 1,813,504 | |
| #3 | 0/12/15 | 1,494 | 25.5 | 1,808,757 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 1,808,593 | |
| #5 | 1/14/12 | 1,498 | 25.5 | 1,808,091 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 12/15/15 | 2,491 | 50 | 3,774,917 |
| #2 | 13/14/15 | 2,497 | 50 | 3,773,655 | |
| #3 | 13/15/15 | 2,489 | 49.5 | 3,771,766 | |
| #4 | 14/14/15 | 2,495 | 49.5 | 3,770,406 | |
| #5 | 13/15/14 | 2,497 | 50 | 3,768,811 |
Tangela (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Tangela (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tangela (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 123.4
- Defense
- 122.8
- HP
- 120
Ultra League
Tangela (Shadow) 12/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,491
- Attack
- 163.9
- Defense
- 154.6
- HP
- 149
Tangela (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Grass typing · Also runs Grass Knot · Mega Master League #296
Same Grass typing · Also runs Grass Knot · Ultra League #780
Same Grass typing · Also runs Grass Knot · Great League #795
Same Grass typing · Also runs Sludge Bomb · Ultra League #818
Same Grass typing · Also runs Grass Knot · Master League #409
Shares Grass typing · Also runs Sludge Bomb · Ultra League #153
More PoGoCoach tools
Tangela (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangela (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb.
Is Tangela (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangela (Shadow) is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #791.
What counters Tangela (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Empoleon and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Tangela (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Tangela (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Tangela (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).