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Tangela
151 178/165 • ultra-rare
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 178/165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $17.20
- Artist
- Oswaldo KATO
What it does
If you played Erika's Invitation from your hand during this turn, this attack does 60 more damage.
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
The Tangela card numbered 178/165 was released in 2023 as part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion. This set was designed to celebrate the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, providing a modern update to characters that first debuted in the late 1990s. The set was created to appeal to both long-time collectors experiencing nostalgia for the franchise's origins and a new generation of players, focusing on high-quality artwork that highlights the distinct personalities of each Pokémon.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by artist Boiling Soup. The design departs from traditional, static combat poses, instead placing Tangela in a cozy, domestic setting where it is tangled amidst laundry hanging on a clothesline. This shift toward 'Illustration Rare' status reflects a broader trend in recent Pokémon TCG releases that prioritize atmospheric, lifestyle-focused storytelling over typical action-oriented battle scenes. The card was well-received by the collecting community for its whimsical composition and its clever play on Tangela's vine-covered anatomy.
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