Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Tangela nestled amid a vibrant, lush jungle, surrounded by a tapestry of green foliage and colorful plants. Its tangled blue vines create a playful yet mysterious presence, hinting at its elusive nature. The soft, painterly style of the illustration evokes a serene atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the sounds of rustling leaves and distant wildlife. In this moment, Tangela appears both curious and cautious, embodying the spirit of the wild.
Essay · Burning Shadows
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Catalogue plate
№ 7/147
Composition
StyleIllustrativeWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedCentral Focus
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Bind Down
10
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Burning Shadows, 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.
