PU Tangela

[Water Drone]

Thanks a lot Winry.! Ready for check #2.

 

[tehy]

Amcheck

Checks and counters-how do fire types switch in, plus arti won't like ancientpower, js

Also maybe emphasize that toxic is espc. useful v. bouffalant as it's your only way to stop it setting up on you

amcheck

Overview
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Tangela is an amazing pokemon in the PU metagame due to its amazingcredible physical bulk with an Eviolite and good defensive typing that allows it to check top-tier threats such as Poliwrath, Carracosta, and Barbaracle. With one of the best defensive abilities in the game in Regenerator, Tangela can be an amazing pivot that heals itself each time it switches out. As wellIn as havdditiong to its decent Special Attack, it has a decent movepool that includes Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, and Synthesis. However, Tangela somewhat relies on its Eviolite, and if it happens to lose it its can be detrimental. Its weaknesses to common types such as Fire, Ice, and Flying hinder its usefulness a bit. Overall, from runningas either an offensively based tank or a defensively based support setr, Tangela's ability to fit on any playstyle allows it to be a great asset on any team.

Offensive
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name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an incredibly powerful STAB move that hits Ground-, Water-, and Rock-types very hard, at the cost of halving Tangela's Special Attack with each use. Sleep Powder is used to put foes to sleep and cripple them, which allcows nfoers momentum gain. Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable secondary STAB attack, providing coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, as well as being a reliable source of recovery. Lastly, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extrna coverage, allowing Tangela to hits threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Ancient Power can be used to better hit Bug- and Fire-types on the switch while still hitting Flying-types, but Hidden Power Ice's coverage is superior.

Set Details
========

The EV s apre invested into HP and Special Attack to increases Tangela's bulk and attacking power, the second of which is also backed by a Modest nature. Eviolite is the best item for Tangela, as it drastically increases itTangela's defenses., Lastly,nd Regenerator is the ability of choice, as it allows Tangela multiple switch-in opportunities.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a very bulky Sspecial Aattacker, taking on most Water-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokemon with ease. Tangela works well on offensive teams thanks to its great raw physical bulk and Regenerator, allowing it to act as a bulky pivot. Avoid special attacks if possible, as even though it its bulky, Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain. Sleep Powder should be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch.-in, though Tthis requires a bit of prediction, however.

Team Options
========

Fire-types such as Flareon and Ninetales make for excellent teammates, as they beat Bug- and Ice-types, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return. Ground-types such as Camerupt and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Barbaracle and Carracosta make for good teammates, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Giga Drain
move 2: Sleep Powder / Toxic
move 3: Synthesis / Leech Seed
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable STAB attack that is a reliablend source of recovery thandt provides coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, such as Barbaracle, Carracosta, Poliwrath, Piloswine, Marowak, and Golem. Sleep Powder is used to cripples foes by putting them to sleep, whichand gallowins fyoru momentum gain. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to better wear down and stall out switch-ins such as Bouffalant, Heatmor, Ninetales, and Camerupt. Synthesis can be used as a reliable source of instant recovery, while Leech Seed can provide steady recovery each turn while simultaneously sapping the opposing Pokemon's health. Finally, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowings Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Stun Spore can be used for its ability to cripple foes for the whole match, but Tangela struggles to find the room to run it.

Set Details
========

The EVs investpred in HP and Defense, along with a Bold nature, to maximizes Tangela's physical bulk. Eviolite is the item of choice, as it further bolsters both of Tangela's defenses. Regenerator allows Tangela to regain HP every time it switches out, making it very hard to wear down.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a physical wall, as it can take on most Water-, Rock-, and. Ground-type Pokemon with ease. It works best on stall teams thanks to its great bulk, array of support moves, and ability to switch in and out thanks to Regenerator. Avoid taking hits from special attacks if possible, as Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense, even when holding Eviolite. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leech Seed and Giga Drain. Finally, with a bit of prediction, Sleep Powder can be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch-in.

Team Options
========

Special walls such as Lickilicky make for the best teammates, as they form a great defensive cores with Tangela. Ground-types such as Piloswine and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Carracosta are good partners, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble. Entry hazard setters such as Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes for Tangela, as well as lay down itsheir own, helping Tangela to better stall out its foes. Lastly, Fire-types such as Camerupt and Flareon are excellent teammates, as they beat the Bug- and Ice-types that trouble Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return.

Other Options
########

Although Tangela is a spectacular Pokemon in the PU metagame, it has very few other options to utilize. Sludge Bomb can be used for coverage against Grass- and Fairy-types, but primarily for its 30% chance to poison and cripple walls. Knock Off can be used to remove items from foes, crippling them, but Tangela struggles to find a spot for it. A specially defensive spread can be used to better wall Water-types, but Tangela works best as a physical wall. Lastly, Choice Specs can be used in conjunction with Leaf Storm to catch opponents off guard.

Checks & Counters
########

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Heatmor, Ninetales, Flareon, and Camerupt can all take out Tangela with their super effective Fire-type STAB moves. They must be wary of Sleep Powder, however.

**Pokemon with Sap Sipper**: Pokemon with Sap Sipper such as Bouffalant, Gogoat, and Zebstrika do not take any damage from Tangela's Grass-type moves and gain an aAttack boost. Zebstrika can OHKO Tangela with Overheat, while Bouffalant and Gogoat can set up on it and proceed to sweep.

**Ice-types**: Specially-based Ice-types such as Rotom-F, Regice, Articuno, and Glaceon can all OHKO Tangela with their super effective STAB attacks, and also take relatively little damage from Tangela's attacks.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types such as Garbodor, Roselia, Haunter, and Arbok all have a relatively easy time beating Tangela, as they take little damage from Tangela's attacks and can threaten it with their super effective STAB attacks. Roselia is an exceptionally good counter, as it is immune to both Leech Seed and Sleep Powder.

 

[Firebird03]

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Overview
########

Tangela is an amazing pokemon in the PU metagame, due to its amazing physical bulk with an Eviolite and good defensive typing that allows it to check top-tier threats, such as Poliwrath, Carracosta, and Barbaracle. With one of the best defensive abilities in the game in Regenerator, Tangela can be an amazing pivot that heals itself each time it switches out. As well as having decent Special Attack, it has a goodecent movepool that includes Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, and Synthesis. However, Tangela somewhat relies on its Eviolite, and if it happens to lose it, ithe effects can be detrimental. Its weaknesses to common types such as Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-types hinder its usefulness a bit. Overall, from running either an offensively based tank or a defensively based support set, Tangela's ability to fit inton any playing style allows it to be a great asset on any team.

Offensive
########
name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an incredibly powerful STAB move that hits Ground-, Water-, and Rock-types very hard at the cost of halving Tangela's Special Attack with each use. Sleep Powder is used to put foes to sleep and cripple them, which allows for momentum gain. Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable secondary STAB attack, providing coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, as well as being a reliable source of recovery. Lastly, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowing Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Ancient Power can be used to better hit Bug- and Fire-types on the switch while still hitting Flying-types, but Hidden Power Ice's coverage is superior.

Set Details
========

The EVs are invested into HP and Special Attack to increase Tangela's bulk and attacking power, which is also backed by a Modest nature. Eviolite is the best item for Tangela, as it drastically increases its defenses. Lastly, Regenerator is the ability of choice, as it allows Tangela multiple switch-in opportunities.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a very bulky Special Attacker, taking on most Water-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokemon with ease. Tangela works well on offensive teams, thanks to its great raw physical bulk and ability Regenerator, allowing it to act as a bulky pivot. Avoid special attacks if possible, as even though it it bulky, Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain. Sleep Powder should be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch. This requires a bit of prediction, however.

Team Options
========

Fire-types, such as Flareon and Ninetales, make for excellent teammates, as they beat Bug- and Ice-types, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return. Ground-types, such as Camerupt and Stunfisk, also make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Barbaracle and Carracosta make for good teammates, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Giga Drain
move 2: Sleep Powder / Toxic
move 3: Synthesis / Leech Seed
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable STAB attack that is a reliable source of recovery and provides coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, such as Barbaracle, Carracosta, Poliwrath, Piloswine, Marowak, and Golem. Sleep Powder is used to cripple foes by putting them to sleep, which allows for momentum gain. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to better wear down and stall out switch-ins, such as Bouffalant, Heatmor, Ninetales, and Camerupt. Synthesis can be used as a reliable source of instant recovery, whileand Leech Seed can provide steady recovery each turn while simultaneously sapping the opposing Pokemon's health. Finally, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowing Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Stun Spore can be used for its ability to cripple foes for the whole match, but Tangela struggles to find the room to run it.

Set Details
========

The EVs are invested in HP and Defense, along with a Bold nature, to maximize Tangela's physical bulk. Eviolite is the item of choice, as it further bolsters both of Tangela's defenses. Regenerator allows Tangela to regain HP every time it switches out, making it very hard to wear down.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a physical wall, as it can take on most Water-, Rock-, and. Ground-type Pokemon with ease. It works best on stall teams, thanks to its great bulk, array of support moves, and ability to switch in and out thanks to Regenerator. Avoid taking hits from special attacks if possible, as Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense, even when holding Eviolite. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leech Seed and Giga Drain. Finally, with a bit of prediction, Sleep Powder can be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch.

Team Options
========

Special walls such as Lickilicky make for the best teammates, as they form a great defensive core with Tangela. Ground-types such as Piloswine and Stunfisk also make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Carracosta are good partners, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble. Entry hazard setters, such as Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes for Tangela, as well as lay down its own, helping Tangela to better stall out its foes. Lastly, Fire-types such as Camerupt and Flareon are excellent teammates, as they beat the Bug- and Ice-types that trouble Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return.

Other Options
########

Although Tangela is a spectacular Pokemon in the PU metagame, it has very few other options to utilize. Sludge Bomb can be used for coverage against Grass- and Fairy-types, but primarily for its 30% chance to poison and cripple walls. Knock Off can be used to remove items from foes, crippling them, but Tangela struggles to find a spot for it. A specially defensive spread can be used to better wall Water-types, but Tangela works best as a physical wall. Lastly, Choice Specs can be used in conjunction with Leaf Storm to catch opponents off guard.

Checks & Counters
########

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Heatmor, Ninetales, Flareon, and Camerupt can all take out Tangela with their super effective Fire-type STAB moves. They must be wary of Sleep Powder, however.

**Pokemon with Sap Sipper users**: Pokemon with Sap Sipper such as Bouffalant, Gogoat, and Zebstrika do not take any damage from Tangela's Grass-type moves and gain an attack boost instead. Zebstrika can OHKO Tangela with Overheat, while Bouffalant and Gogoat can set up on it and proceed to sweep.

**Ice-types**: Specially-based Ice-types, such as Rotom-F, Regice, Articuno, and Glaceon, can all OHKO Tangela with their super effective STAB attacks, and also take relatively little damage from Tangela's attacks.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types such as Garbodor, Roselia, Haunter, and Arbok all have a relatively easy time beating Tangela, as they take little damage from Tangela's attacks and can threaten or KO it with their super effective STAB attacks. Roselia is an exceptionally good counter, as it is immune to both Leech Seed and Sleep Powder.

 

[antemortem]

Amcheck

Checks and counters-how do fire types switch in, plus arti won't like ancientpower, js

Also maybe emphasize that toxic is espc. useful v. bouffalant as it's your only way to stop it setting up on you

amcheck

Overview
########

Tangela is an amazing pokemon in the PU metagame due to its amazingcredible physical bulk with an Eviolite and good defensive typing that allows it to check top-tier threats such as Poliwrath, Carracosta, and Barbaracle. With one of the best defensive abilities in the game in Regenerator, Tangela can be an amazing pivot that heals itself each time it switches out. As wellIn as havdditiong to its decent Special Attack, it has a decent movepool that includes Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, and Synthesis. However, Tangela somewhat relies on its Eviolite, and if it happens to lose it its can be detrimental. Its weaknesses to common types such as Fire, Ice, and Flying hinder its usefulness a bit. Overall, from runningas either an offensively based tank or a defensively based support setr, Tangela's ability to fit on any playstyle allows it to be a great asset on any team.

Offensive
########
name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an incredibly powerful STAB move that hits Ground-, Water-, and Rock-types very hard, at the cost of halving Tangela's Special Attack with each use. Sleep Powder is used to put foes to sleep and cripple them, which allcows nfoers momentum gain. Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable secondary STAB attack, providing coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, as well as being a reliable source of recovery. Lastly, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extrna coverage, allowing Tangela to hits threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Ancient Power can be used to better hit Bug- and Fire-types on the switch while still hitting Flying-types, but Hidden Power Ice's coverage is superior.

Set Details
========

The EV s apre invested into HP and Special Attack to increases Tangela's bulk and attacking power, the second of which is also backed by a Modest nature. Eviolite is the best item for Tangela, as it drastically increases itTangela's defenses., Lastly,nd Regenerator is the ability of choice, as it allows Tangela multiple switch-in opportunities.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a very bulky Sspecial Aattacker, taking on most Water-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokemon with ease. Tangela works well on offensive teams thanks to its great raw physical bulk and Regenerator, allowing it to act as a bulky pivot. Avoid special attacks if possible, as even though it its bulky, Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain. Sleep Powder should be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch.-in, though Tthis requires a bit of prediction, however.

Team Options
========

Fire-types such as Flareon and Ninetales make for excellent teammates, as they beat Bug- and Ice-types, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return. Ground-types such as Camerupt and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Barbaracle and Carracosta make for good teammates, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Giga Drain
move 2: Sleep Powder / Toxic
move 3: Synthesis / Leech Seed
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Giga Drain is Tangela's reliable STAB attack that is a reliablend source of recovery thandt provides coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, such as Barbaracle, Carracosta, Poliwrath, Piloswine, Marowak, and Golem. Sleep Powder is used to cripples foes by putting them to sleep, whichand gallowins fyoru momentum gain. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to better wear down and stall out switch-ins such as Bouffalant, Heatmor, Ninetales, and Camerupt. Synthesis can be used as a reliable source of instant recovery, while Leech Seed can provide steady recovery each turn while simultaneously sapping the opposing Pokemon's health. Finally, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowings Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Stun Spore can be used for its ability to cripple foes for the whole match, but Tangela struggles to find the room to run it.

Set Details
========

The EVs investpred in HP and Defense, along with a Bold nature, to maximizes Tangela's physical bulk. Eviolite is the item of choice, as it further bolsters both of Tangela's defenses. Regenerator allows Tangela to regain HP every time it switches out, making it very hard to wear down.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a physical wall, as it can take on most Water-, Rock-, and. Ground-type Pokemon with ease. It works best on stall teams thanks to its great bulk, array of support moves, and ability to switch in and out thanks to Regenerator. Avoid taking hits from special attacks if possible, as Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense, even when holding Eviolite. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leech Seed and Giga Drain. Finally, with a bit of prediction, Sleep Powder can be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch-in.

Team Options
========

Special walls such as Lickilicky make for the best teammates, as they form a great defensive cores with Tangela. Ground-types such as Piloswine and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Carracosta are good partners, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble. Entry hazard setters such as Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes for Tangela, as well as lay down itsheir own, helping Tangela to better stall out its foes. Lastly, Fire-types such as Camerupt and Flareon are excellent teammates, as they beat the Bug- and Ice-types that trouble Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return.

Other Options
########

Although Tangela is a spectacular Pokemon in the PU metagame, it has very few other options to utilize. Sludge Bomb can be used for coverage against Grass- and Fairy-types, but primarily for its 30% chance to poison and cripple walls. Knock Off can be used to remove items from foes, crippling them, but Tangela struggles to find a spot for it. A specially defensive spread can be used to better wall Water-types, but Tangela works best as a physical wall. Lastly, Choice Specs can be used in conjunction with Leaf Storm to catch opponents off guard.

Checks & Counters
########

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Heatmor, Ninetales, Flareon, and Camerupt can all take out Tangela with their super effective Fire-type STAB moves. They must be wary of Sleep Powder, however.

**Pokemon with Sap Sipper**: Pokemon with Sap Sipper such as Bouffalant, Gogoat, and Zebstrika do not take any damage from Tangela's Grass-type moves and gain an aAttack boost. Zebstrika can OHKO Tangela with Overheat, while Bouffalant and Gogoat can set up on it and proceed to sweep.

**Ice-types**: Specially-based Ice-types such as Rotom-F, Regice, Articuno, and Glaceon can all OHKO Tangela with their super effective STAB attacks, and also take relatively little damage from Tangela's attacks.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types such as Garbodor, Roselia, Haunter, and Arbok all have a relatively easy time beating Tangela, as they take little damage from Tangela's attacks and can threaten it with their super effective STAB attacks. Roselia is an exceptionally good counter, as it is immune to both Leech Seed and Sleep Powder.

This check was mostly solid, though there were a couple spots missed that I included in this final check.

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Overview
########

Tangela is an amazing Pokemon in the PU metagame due to its amazing physical bulk with an Eviolite and good defensive typing that allows it to check top-tier threats such as Poliwrath, Carracosta, and Barbaracle. With one of the best defensive abilities in the game,(AC) in Regenerator, Tangela can be an amazing pivot that heals itself each time it switches out. As well as having decent In addition to its modest (changed "decent" for variety) Special Attack, it has a decent movepool that includes Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, and Synthesis. However, Tangela somewhat relies on its Eviolite, and if it happens to lose it it losing it can be detrimental. Its weaknesses to common types in PU such as Fire, Ice, and Flying hinder its usefulness a bit. Overall, from running as either an offensively based tank or a defensively based supporter set, Tangela's ability to fit on any playstyle allows it to be a great asset on to any team.

Offensive
########
name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an incredibly powerful STAB move that hits Ground-, Water-, and Rock-types very hard at the cost of halving Tangela's Special Attack with each use. Sleep Powder is used to put foes to sleep,(AC) and cripple crippling them,(RC) and conferring which allows for momentum gain. Giga Drain is Tangela's more reliable secondary STAB attack, providing coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, as well as being a reliable source of recovery. Lastly, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowing allows Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Ancient Power can be used instead to better hit Bug- and Fire-types more effectively on the switch while still hitting Flying-types, but Hidden Power Ice's coverage is superior.

Set Details
========

The given EVs spread are invested into HP and Special Attack to increases Tangela's bulk and attacking power, which is also backed the latter further supplemented by a Modest nature. Eviolite is the best item for Tangela, Tangela's item of choice, as it drastically increases its defenses. Lastly, Regenerator is the ability of choice, as it allows Tangela multiple switch-in opportunities.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a very bulky Special Attacker special attacker, taking on most Water-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokemon with ease. Tangela works well on offensive teams thanks to its great raw physical bulk and Regenerator, allowing that allow it to act as a bulky pivot. Avoid special attacks if possible, as even though it it is bulky, Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leaf Storm or Giga Drain. Sleep Powder should be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch-in, though.(RC) This this requires a bit of prediction, however.

Team Options
========

Fire-types such as Flareon and Ninetales make for excellent teammates, as they beat Bug- and Ice-types, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return. Ground-types such as Camerupt and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Barbaracle and Carracosta make for good teammates, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble.

Defensive
########
name: Defensive
move 1: Giga Drain
move 2: Sleep Powder / Toxic
move 3: Synthesis / Leech Seed
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
ability: Regenerator
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
nature: Bold

Moves
========

Giga Drain is Tangela's a reliable STAB attack that is a reliable and source of recovery and that provides coverage against Rock-, Water-, and Ground-types, such as Barbaracle, Carracosta, Poliwrath, Piloswine, Marowak, and Golem. Sleep Powder is used to cripples foes by putting them to sleep, which allows for ensuring a gain in momentum gain. Alternatively Alternately, Toxic can be used to better wear down and stall out switch-ins such as Bouffalant, Heatmor, Ninetales, and Camerupt. Synthesis can be used as a reliable source of instant recovery, while Leech Seed can provide steady recovery each turn while simultaneously sapping the opposing Pokemon's health. Finally, Hidden Power Ice is used to provide extra coverage, allowing allows Tangela to hit threats such as Torterra and Altaria. Additionally, Stun Spore can be used for its ability to cripple foes for the whole match, but Tangela struggles to find the room to run it.

Set Details
========

The EVs invested in HP and Defense spread, along with a Bold nature, to maximizes Tangela's physical bulk. Eviolite is the item of choice, as it (variety) further bolsters both of Tangela's defenses. Regenerator allows Tangela to regain HP every time it switches out, making it very hard to wear down.

Usage Tips
========

Tangela's primary function is to act as a physical wall, as it can take on most Water-, Rock-, and. Ground-type Pokemon with ease. It works best on stall teams thanks to its great bulk, array of support moves, and ability to switch in and out thanks to Regenerator. Avoid taking hits from special attacks if possible, as Tangela's Special Defense is far lower than its Defense, even when holding Eviolite. Tangela can come in on most physical attackers and wear them down with Leech Seed and Giga Drain. Finally, With a bit of prediction, Sleep Powder can be used to cripple one of Tangela's checks or counters, hitting them on the switch-in.

Team Options
========

Special walls such as Lickilicky make for the best teammates, as they form a great defensive cores with Tangela. Ground-types such as Piloswine and Stunfisk make for good teammates, as they can beat Poison- and Fire-types for Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-types in return. Rock-types such as Carracosta are good partners, as they can beat the Fire-, Bug-, Flying-, and Ice-type Pokemon that give Tangela trouble. In return, Tangela can effectively wall most Grass-, Ground-, and Electric-type Pokemon that could give them trouble. Entry hazard setters such as Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes for Tangela, as well as lay down its their own, helping Tangela to better stall out its foes. Lastly, Fire-types such as Camerupt and Flareon are excellent teammates, as they beat the Bug- and Ice-types that trouble Tangela, while Tangela beats Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types for them in return.

Other Options
########

Although Tangela is a spectacular great Pokemon in the PU metagame, it has very few other options to utilize. Sludge Bomb can be used for coverage against Grass- and Fairy-types, but primarily for its 30% chance to poison and cripple walls. Knock Off can be used to remove items from foes, crippling them, but Tangela struggles to find a spot for it. A specially defensive spread can be used to better wall Water-types, but Tangela works best as a physical wall. Lastly, Choice Specs can be used in conjunction with Leaf Storm to catch opponents off guard.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Heatmor, Ninetales, Flareon, and Camerupt can all take out Tangela with their super effective Fire-type STAB moves. They must be wary of Sleep Powder, however.

**Pokemon with Sap Sipper**: Pokemon with Sap Sipper such as Bouffalant, Gogoat, and Zebstrika do not take any damage from Tangela's Grass-type moves and gain an attack boost. Zebstrika can OHKO Tangela with Overheat, while Bouffalant and Gogoat can set up on it and proceed to sweep.

**Ice-types**: Specially-based Ice-types such as Rotom-F, Regice, Articuno, and Glaceon can all OHKO Tangela with their super effective STAB attacks, and also take relatively little damage from Tangela's attacks.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types such as Garbodor, Roselia, Haunter, and Arbok all have a relatively easy time beating Tangela, as they take little damage from Tangela's attacks and can threaten it with their super effective STAB attacks. Roselia is an exceptionally good counter, as it is immune to both Leech Seed and Sleep Powder.

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[Water Drone]

Thanks a whole lot Antemortem and tehy. This is done.

 

[Dell]

gj with this bruh

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