Tangela

Tangela

Selected Masterpiece • 8/108
Market Price $0.54
Evolutions XY 2016
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 surrounded by a dense mass of blue plant vines, creating a sense of entrapment and mystery. Its wide eyes peek through the tangled foliage, hinting at a playful yet cautious demeanor. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the vines evoke a lush, verdant environment, suggesting that Tangela thrives in its natural habitat. This snapshot captures a moment of stillness, where the Pokémon blends seamlessly into its surroundings.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Bind

20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Poison Powder

30

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost