It is based on vines. Considering Tangrowth’s shaggy appearance, Tangrowth may be based on an exaggerated concept of a shaggy caveman. It may also be based on a Green Man, a motif that is represented as a face surrounded by leaves and vines. Its appearance and behavior also match that of the Bornean orangutan and Sumatran orangutan.
Tangrowth is a combination of tangle and growth.
Mojumbo is a combination of もじゃもじゃ mojamoja (shaggy or unkempt) and jumbo (referring to its size).
No: 465
English Name: Tangrowth
Japanese Name: Mojanbo
Generation: 4
Type: Grass
Species: Vine Pokémon
Abilities: Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, Regenerator (hidden ability)
Evolution: Tangela > Tangrowth
Tangrowth is a large Pokémon with a black body wrapped in blue vines. The vines are used to entangle foes and prey. A pair of saucer-like eyes peeks out from beneath the tangled mess of vines. However, these eyes may be hidden in warm seasons due to how profusely the vines grow. Its stubby black feet are tipped with red. Tangrowth has a pair of blue boneless arms that have three fingers. These fingers are completely red on a female Tangrowth, while they have red tips on a male. Tangrowth is unfazed if one of its arms is broken off, as it will easily grow back.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pokemon Pearl: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pokemon Platinum: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
Pokemon HeartGold: When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
Pokemon Black: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
Pokemon White: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
Pokemon Black 2: Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
pokemon White 2: Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.
Pokemon X: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pokemon Y: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.
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