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Tangela Great Encounters 2008
Card · Great Encounters · 2008

Tangela

$5.63 Latest known market value January 18, 2026
Common Grass
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.

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Catalogue plate № 87/106
Identity
PokémonTangela
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
Year2008
Plate №87/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteContrastingEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Basic
Weakness Fire +10
Retreat
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).