Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Tangela, a Pokémon enveloped in a mass of vibrant, twisting vines. Its large, expressive eyes peek out from the tangle, suggesting a sense of curiosity and playfulness in its natural habitat. The scene feels alive, as if the vines are gently swaying, echoing the movement of the surrounding environment. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet exploration, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate details of Tangela's world.
Essay · Base Set 2
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Catalogue plate
№ 96/130
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodPlayfulWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBlueGreenVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Bind
20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Poisonpowder
20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base Set 2, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Tangela
The Tangela canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
