Tangela

Tangela

Selected Masterpiece • 87/106
Market Price $5.63
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Tangela nestled among a backdrop of thick, twisting vines and trees, creating a sense of seclusion in its natural habitat. The Pokémon, with its round body and expressive eyes, appears curious yet cautious, embodying the essence of a creature that thrives in its leafy surroundings. The colors are soft and earthy, evoking a peaceful yet slightly mysterious atmosphere. This snapshot captures a moment of tranquility in the wild, where Tangela seems both at home and on alert.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Vine Invite

Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon.

Grass Knot

20+

Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the the Retreat Cost).

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost