Tangela (モンジャラ, Tangela^? Monjara in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... pokemon are cool This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Chansey , Lucky in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Kangaskhan , Garura in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... This article is about the Pokémon region of Johto. ... Lickitung ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Eevee , Eievui in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the anime and manga Pokémon series. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is the change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Tangrowth ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media, created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... For other uses, see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... Pokémon types are special attributes based partly on, and expanded from, the classical elements which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... The Pokémon series of role-playing video games features many different concepts and items. ... For other uses, see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Not to be confused with the Javanese language. ... FicTioNaL is a Gaming Legend. ... The official Pokémon logo. ...

The name "Tangela" is a corrupted form of the word "tangle", which is both what it appears visually and what its vines often do to opponents. Its Japanese name comes from mojamoja (もじゃもじゃ, mojamoja^?), which refers to shagginess or tousledness.

In the beta version of the English translation, Tangela was originally going to be called "Meduza", a reference to how its vines resemble hair made of serpents, much like the mythical creature that served as its namesake, Medusa. Medusa, by Arnold Böcklin (1878) In Greek mythology, Medusa (Greek: Μέδουσα, guardian, protectress[1]) was a monstrous chthonic female character, essentially an extension of an apotropaic mask, gazing upon whom could turn onlookers to stone. ...

Biological characteristics

Tangela appears to be no more than a matted pile of blue seaweed-like vines tangled together held up by a pair of legs, with only two eyes that peer out of the mass of tangled vines. However, this Pokémon is able to use its vines to bind or whip its foes. When this Pokémon walks, the matted bunch of vines that surround it moves. The constantly jiggling vines unnerve enemies. Its vines can entangle anything and they are ticklish. When in battle, it constantly moves the vines that cover its body to annoy its opponent.

In the video games

Tangela is rather common. In Pokémon Red, Blue, FireRed and LeafGreen, Tangela can be obtained in Route 21, just south of Pallet Town, as well as in a trade for Venonat in the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island. In the last two games, Tangela is additionally found on Treasure Beach. In the first generation, it was the only pure Grass Pokemon. In Pokémon Yellow Tangela is found in the Safari Zone. In Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal, Tangela is found in Routes 21, 28, 44 and in the grass around Mount Silver. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl it can be found as a random daily swarming pokemon on the top of Mt. Coronet once the national dex is obtained. Tangela can also be snagged in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, first released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996, later released to the rest of the world in 1998 (North America) and 1999 (Europe and Australia), and... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... Pokémon Crystal, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Crystal ), is a title in the Pokémon series of RPGs for the Game Boy Color. ... For other uses, see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ...

Tangela has pretty good stats, excelling in Defense and Special Attack. Its Special Defense is low, however. Tangela can learn many disrupting and status-inducing moves. It can also learn some powerful attacks, mainly through Technical Machines (TMs).

A player can also take advantage of Tangela's Chlorophyll ability and use Sunny Day, which will increase Tangela's speed, double the healing power of its Synthesis move and allow it to use the Solarbeam attack consecutively. However, since Sunny Day also doubles the power of Fire-type attacks against which Tangela is already weak as it is, this strategy should be employed with caution.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Tangela can evolve into a new Pokémon called Tangrowth. This happens when Tangela levels up after learning the move Ancientpower. For other uses, see Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Tangrowth ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media, created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the anime

Tangela has made three major appearances. Gym Leader Erika used one against Ash's Pokémon in episode #26 (Pokémon Scent-sation). In Episode #227 (For Ho-Oh the bell tolls) after Team Rocket steals a set of bells, Tangela fight to protect them alongside other bug pokemon before Suicune restores order and calms them down. In episode #341 (Gulpin it down), a police officer used a Tangela,along with Parasect and Meganium, against some troublesome Gulpin, despite Tangela's type disadvantage against the Poison-type Pokémon. Ash Ketchum is a fictional character in the Pokémon line of game products. ... Suicune ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Parasect (????? Parasect in Japanese, Parasek in German and Parasect in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... Meganium ) is a fictional species from the Pokémon series. ... Gulpin , Gokulin in original Japanese language versions) is a one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in in the Pokémon franchise. ...

In one episode, Team Rocket was trying to get some Aipom tears for a special potion. Unfortunately, the Aipom was refusing to cooperate. Afer a dramatic preformance by Jessie and threats from Meowth, James tried "good old-fashioned humour". He showed the Aipom a picture of a tangela, bug-eyed, at a kitchen table, with a plate of noodles in front of him. The caption said: "When a Tangela eats noodles". Aipom , Eipam in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Tangela is also known as Taylor Clarke

In the trading card game

Tangela, for a first-generation Pokémon, has appeared only occasionally in the Trading Card Game. It is Basic and Grass-type in each appearance:

• Base Set
• Gym Heroes (as Erika's Tangela)
• Gym Challenge (as Erika’s Tangela)
• Aquapolis
• EX Firered & Leafgreen
• EX Legend Maker

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Tangela as a species
• Tangela’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Tangela Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• Smogon.com - Tangela Tactical Data
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Tangela Previously hosted by Wikibooks