Ditto meets Tangrowth as the first resident of the abandoned world in Pokémon Pokopia.
The Tangrowth is presented as a distinctive character called Professor Tangrowth. It has taken on the task of studying the damaged environment and investigating why humans and Pokémon disappeared. This meeting establishes the story’s central partnership: Ditto brings adaptability and practical help, while Professor Tangrowth provides knowledge and direction.
Tangrowth is easy to confuse with other plant-associated Pokémon, especially because the game is about restoring nature. However, the first notable resident is specifically Tangrowth, the evolved form of Tangela. The character’s role also differs from that of ordinary wild Pokémon encountered later, since Professor Tangrowth helps frame the mystery surrounding the deserted world and guides Ditto toward restoring habitats.