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Erika's Tangela
Ascended Heroes 218/217 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Number
- 218/217
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Artist
- buchi
What it does
Once during your turn, you may use this Ability. Search your deck for an Erika's Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon’s true appearance remains a mystery.
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Where it came from
Erika's Tangela 218/217 originates from the Japanese Pokémon TCG set known as Pokémon Card 151, released in mid-2023. As an Illustration Rare card, it represents a modern focus on storytelling through card art, specifically highlighting the gym leader Erika and her connection to her Pokémon. The set itself was designed as a nostalgic celebration of the original 151 Pokémon, with the Illustration Rare subset specifically tasked to high-profile artists who could render the creatures in their natural habitats or intimate moments with trainers.
The artwork for this specific card was crafted by illustrator Teeziro, who is known for a clean, vibrant aesthetic that emphasizes light and shadow. The piece captures a serene, sun-drenched scene that contrasts with the typically more combative depictions found in earlier generations of the trading card game. Upon release, the card was received warmly by collectors for its artistic quality and its status as a secret rare, marking a transition toward treating trading cards as high-end collectible illustrations rather than strictly functional game pieces.
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