Beyond the Ball 162 - Tangrowth

We're on to bigger and better vines this episode as we discuss Tangela's evolved form, Tangrowth! More vines, more growing and less mystery! We also reminisce about Tang and take a quick dip into the Anime Corner to be reminded that Team Rocket is indeed still the best part of that show. Follow along with the entries below:

Diamond & Pearl: It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.

Platinum: Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.

HeartGold: When it remains still, it appears to be a large shrub. Unsuspecting prey that wander near get ensnared by its vines.

SoulSilver: Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.

Black & White 2: Even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine. The Pokémon regenerates quickly and will go right back to normal.

Sword: Tangrowth has two arms that it can extend as it pleases. Recent research has shown that these arms are, in fact, bundles of vines.

Shield: Vine growth is accelerated for Tangrowth living in warm climates. If the vines grow long, Tangrowth shortens them by tearing parts of them off.

Legends: Arceus: Draped with long vines, it resembles a shrub in appearance. It swings bundles of vines as though they were arms, wrapping them around prey to ensnare them.

Photodex: Tangrowth uses its vine arms to nimbly pluck fruit that’s just out of reach. It can also extend its arms even farther to carry itself across long distances.

BTB: It's got neverending strechy arm vine snacks. A formidable predator and prey Pokemon. No one's worried about what's in there anymore.

Tangrowth using Absorb: https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/9/96/Tangrowth_Absorb.png/800px-Tangrowth_Absorb.png

Tangrowth using Growth: https://thenerdstash.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pokemon-go-tangrowth.jpg

Cover design by Kwesi Phillips

Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose