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Tangela
Aquapolis 112/147 • common
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- 112/147
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $17.06
- Artist
- Tomokazu Komiya
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in January 2003 as part of the Aquapolis expansion, this card represents a pivotal moment in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As the final set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the English market, Aquapolis introduced the E-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan dot-codes on the side of cards to unlock mini-games and supplemental data on a Game Boy Advance. The design reflects the transitional era of the franchise, bridging the gap between traditional play mechanics and early digital integration.
The artwork for this Tangela card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a prolific artist who has contributed a vast array of designs to the Pokémon TCG. Harada’s approach often emphasizes soft, painterly textures that give the Pokémon a grounded presence in their environment. In the context of the E-Card series, the design had to accommodate a larger card frame to allow for the scanable strip, resulting in a distinct visual layout that collectors now associate with the nostalgic early-2000s aesthetic.
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