Master League PvP guide
Tangrowth Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Tangrowth is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #312. Its recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Master League
#312
Situational
Type
Grass
Best Fast Move
Infestation
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,425
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TANGROWTH
Is Tangrowth Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #312.
Tangrowth is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #472.
Tangrowth PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #764 | 67.6 | Vine Whip, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
| Ultra League | #472 | 73.0 | Vine Whip, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
| Master LeagueBest | #312 | 51.8 | Infestation, Power Whip, Rock Slide |
Best Moveset for Tangrowth 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: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Tangrowth is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tangrowth 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
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, 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: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, 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
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Tangrowth PvP Move Counts
Infestation → Power Whip
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Infestation → Rock Slide
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Tangrowth Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tangrowth wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Tangrowth Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Tangrowth'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 Tangrowth in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Tangrowth in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tangrowth's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ratings are shown from Tangrowth's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tangrowth.
Best Teammates for Tangrowth in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Tangrowth should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Tangrowth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Tangrowth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangrowth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangrowth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Tangrowth's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Tangrowth
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 1,872,068 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,872,068 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 1,871,616 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,867,338 | |
| #5 | 0/13/7 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,866,519 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,496 | 32 | 4,036,041 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,492 | 32 | 4,033,636 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,497 | 32 | 4,033,636 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 2,497 | 32 | 4,032,755 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 2,498 | 32 | 4,030,223 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,425 | 50 | 6,270,048 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,410 | 50 | 6,241,804 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,418 | 50 | 6,238,853 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,417 | 50 | 6,238,540 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,394 | 50 | 6,213,561 |
Tangrowth Stats in Pokémon GO
Tangrowth's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Tangrowth 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 119.5
- Defense
- 114.3
- HP
- 137
Ultra League
Tangrowth 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 154
- Defense
- 147.3
- HP
- 178
Master League
Tangrowth 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,425
- Attack
- 186.5
- Defense
- 167.2
- HP
- 201
Tangrowth Evolution
A Shadow form of Tangrowth also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Tangrowth in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Grass typing · Bug-type fast move · Mega Master League #76
Shares Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Master League #296
Same Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #409
Shares Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #313
Shares Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #316
Shares Grass typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #195
More PoGoCoach tools
Tangrowth Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tangrowth in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth's recommended PvP moveset is Infestation with Power Whip and Rock Slide.
Is Tangrowth good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tangrowth is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #312.
What counters Tangrowth in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Tangrowth in Master League.
What is Tangrowth weak to in Pokémon GO?
Tangrowth is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×).