Tangela

by Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated 1999 Base

$0.62 Latest known market value January 17, 2026

Common Grass

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.

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Editorial & Data

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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.

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Catalogue plate № 66/102

Identity

PokémonTangela

TypeGrass

RarityCommon

StageBasic

Authorship

IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita

SetBase

Year1999

Plate №66/102