Tangela (Pokémon)

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Tangela (Japanese: モンジャラ Monjara) is a introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into when leveled up while knowing .
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
==Biology==
Tangela is a covered by blue, seaweed-like vines that obscure its face. There is a small opening in the vines that reveals its eyes surrounded by a black space. The vines give Tangela a round shape, but it is unknown what it looks like without them. Its vines are covered in fine hair and are always growing. If damaged or lost, replacements are grown. There is a pair of red boot-like feet poking out from under the vines, but no visible arms.
Tangela can ensnare and entangle anything that moves too close to it with its vines. The vines constantly jiggle and sway, unnerving enemies and causing a tickling sensation if ensnared. Tangela's vines will snap off easily and painlessly if the target pulls on them, so it can quickly escape. The vines of Tangela are said to have a refreshing flavor and scent. In Galar, its vines are used as herbs. Tangela can usually be found in , and has been known to using its vines.
===Evolution===
Tangela evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Tangela is available in Version 1.2.0+, , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By transfer from another generation====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Tangela (Aquapolis 112)
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
Tangela evolves into when leveled up while knowing . Tangela cannot evolve into Tangrowth in , as Tangrowth is not present in those games.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Tangela debuted in Pokémon Scent-sation!, under the ownership of Erika, who used it during her Gym against . It is a strong Pokémon that uses its vines and Stun Spore in order to incapacitate the opponent. During the battle, it managed to take out by using this combination. Erika then recalled Tangela when Ash sent out his . A second Tangela was seen in Celadon Gym as well. Erika's Tangela also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in an alternate continuity of the main series; it was seen battling but was defeated.
In Gulpin it Down, Officer Jenny used a Tangela during an effort to stop the massive army of that was encroaching the town.
====Minor appearances====
A Tangela appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid.
In Princess vs. Princess, a Tangela battled Brock's Vulpix during the Queen of the Princess Festival.
In It's Mr. Mime Time, Stella used a Tangela for her circus.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Tangela was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Friends to the End, a 's Tangela attended the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In The Power of One, a Tangela sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Tangela appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a 's Tangela participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
In The Grass Route, a Trainer's Tangela competed in the Grass Tournament.
A Tangela appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
In Throwing in the Noctowl, a Tangela lived at Wings Alexander's barn.
In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, multiple Tangela protected the Tin Tower after stole the Crystal Bells.
In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a 's Tangela competed in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.
A Tangela appeared in From Cradle to Save, under the ownership of a student at the Pokémon Ninja School.
In Alola, Kanto!, four Tangela were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Two Tangela got tied up into each other's vines in Sleuths for Truth!.
A Trainer's Tangela appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In The Show, a Tangela briefly appeared under the ownership of a in Ecruteak City.
==In the manga==
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Tangela appeared in Tangela's Secret.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Multiple Tangela debuted in Sigh for Psyduck as corpses used by Koga's .
A Tangela appeared as a silhouette when talks about in The Jynx Jinx.
Tangela physically debuted in Blame it on Eevee. Like her counterparts in other media, Erika of Pokémon Adventures has a Tangela in her arsenal. This Tangela goes by the nickname of Angela in the English translations, or Mon-chan in Japanese.
In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Tangela appeared as one of the Pokémon in 's fantasy when he explains that s should only have six Pokémon with them.
A Tangela appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Tangela appeared in The Final Battle VI, under the ownership of the . It was stolen alongside a .
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Tangela appeared in GDZ26.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Tangela appeared in Big Struggle with the Powerful Opponent Venusaur!!.
A Tangela appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
 owns a Tangela, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Tangela was one of the Pokémon Lunick captures in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One. Lunick used Tangela's vines to rescue a girl from a burning building.
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Tangela appeared in PZ05.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Tangela was originally known as "Meduza," a name derived from the Greek mythological character .
===Origin===
Due to the mystery around Tangela's appearance under its s, it may be based on the from the short story "" by . In addition, it may also be inspired by the Sargassum seaweed monsters written by the English writer , which inspired monsters in Japanese pop culture.
It may also be based on , a plant that forms s; and , a of (which is especially supported by the fact that Tangela's beta name was "Meduza"). In addition, it may be based on a , a motif represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines. All of these potential inspirations may have also influenced Tangela's variant's green coloration.
Its Pokédex entries state that its vines will be entangled with its surroundings. This may be a reference to , a biological reaction plants have towards contact that encourages them to coil around objects they touch as they grow, allowing stability in their stems and branches.
====Name origin====
Tangela may be a combination of tangle and -ella (suffix used to form taxonomic names).
Monjara may be a combination of monster, もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt), and 毛むくじゃら kemukujara (densely covered in thick hair).
==In other languages==
==External links==
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