Tangela

Tangela

Selected Masterpiece • 66/102
Market Price $0.62
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Tangela, a Pokémon enveloped in a tangle of vine-like appendages, standing amidst a lush, green environment. Its large, curious eyes peek out from the mass of foliage, giving it an air of innocence and intrigue. The scene feels alive, as if Tangela is cautiously exploring its surroundings, blending into the vibrant greenery. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet curiosity in the Pokémon's natural habitat.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Bind

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Poisonpowder

20

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost