# Tangrowth - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Tangrowth builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Tangrowth Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Tangrowth)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Tangrowth
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 98.020%
- **Giga Drain**: 92.061%
- **Stun Spore**: 87.110%
- **Knock Off**: 67.925%
- **Focus Blast**: 20.530%
- **Leaf Storm**: 8.050%
- **Toxic**: 7.412%
- **Other**: 18.893%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 100.000%
- **Leaf Guard**: 0.000%
- **Chlorophyll**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 85.161%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 14.705%
- **Other**: 0.133%

## Common Teammates
- **Starmie**: 45.771%
- **Tyranitar**: 45.711%
- **Excadrill**: 45.482%
- **Jirachi**: 44.853%
- **Latias**: 41.702%
- **Hippowdon**: 41.666%

## FAQ for Tangrowth in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Tangrowth?
The most common moves for Tangrowth are Hidden Power Ice, Giga Drain, Stun Spore, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Tangrowth?
Tangrowth is frequently paired with Starmie, Tyranitar, Excadrill, Jirachi. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Tangrowth weak to and resistant against?
Tangrowth is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tangrowth?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tangrowth?
The top build for Tangrowth features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 36.811% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tangrowth?
Tangrowth is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (85.161%).

### What is the most common role for Tangrowth?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Tangrowth often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tangrowth?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tangrowth on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Tangrowth) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Tangrowth
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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