Difficult at trainer level 30 despite proper counters
| HP | 3,600 | ATK | 144.54 | DEF | 160.60 |
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| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 1212 - 1278 | Lvl 25 | 1515 - 1598 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Sunny / Clear, Rain, Partly Cloudy | Sunny / Clear, Windy, Partly Cloudy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Vine Whip | Intermediate |
| Infestation | Intermediate |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Intermediate |
| Sludge Bomb | Challenging |
| Solar Beam | Easy |
Overview
Tangela’s defense stat is surprisingly high - its mass of vines must be effective at shielding the creature hiding inside. It's defensive typing, on the other hand, has 5 weaknesses. Fortunately for it (and unfortunately for you), 4 of those types have uninspiring attackers. Therefore, the best way to beat Tangela is to roast it with Fire.
Most players will be relying on an army of Flareon to win this raid. Tangela’s power is pretty run of the mill, but such teams should be prepared to dodge if Tangela is weather boosted or packing Sludge Bomb.
Approach
Team composition
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Tangela has many weaknesses, but Fire-types are the bread and butter
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Some options are borderline viable at L40 (Victreebel, Pinsir, Dragonite)
Dodging strategy
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Teams relying on Flareon, Blaziken, Gengar should incorporate dodging
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Sludge Bomb can pose a threat to teams using none or few legendaries
Note: Good movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Video Guide
Best Raid Boss Counters
Moltres
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Spin | Sky Attack | Best |
| Fire Spin | Fire Blast | Good |
Pros:
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The highest DPS vs. Tangela; a generous win time at L30
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Doubly resists all of Tangela’s moves except Sludge Bomb
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Obtained as a former tier 5 raid boss and research reward
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status
Entei
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Spin | Flamethrower | Good |
| Fire Fang | Flamethrower | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it was a former tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status
Rayquaza
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Air Slash | Aerial Ace | Best |
| Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it was a former tier 5 raid boss
Cons:
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Requires an overall less useful set to be viable below L40
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Low candy accessibility due to legendary Pokemon status
Charizard
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Spin | Blast Burn | Best |
| Air Slash | Blast Burn | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one, as it featured on Community Day
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Doubly resists all of Tangela’s moves except Sludge Bomb
Flareon
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Spin | Flamethrower | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one; was common in old metagames
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A common species accessible for the majority of trainers
Cons:
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Frailer than Moltres or Entei; dodging helpful at low levels
Blaziken
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
Cons:
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Poor accessibility; a very rare species in many locations
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Frail despite Grass resistance; must dodge at low levels
Gengar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Shadow Claw | Sludge Bomb | Best |
| Hex | Sludge Bomb | Good |
Pros:
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Resists Grass; doubly resists all of Tangela’s other moves
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Accessible as a common species; was a former raid boss
Cons:
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Despite its resistances, still benefits sizably from dodging
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Non-legacy Hex variants should be maxed out at level 40
Arcanine
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Fang | Flamethrower | Best |
| Fire Fang | Fire Blast | Good |
Pros:
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Many players have one; was common in old metagames
Cons:
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Strictly inferior to Moltres, Entei, and Flareon in this role
Salamence
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Fire Fang | Draco Meteor | Best |
| Fire Fang | Fire Blast | Best |
Cons:
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Difficult to obtain and power up for less privileged players
