Tangela

Tangela (1/114) was released in the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Steam Siege, which debuted in August 2016. The set was centered around the concept of dual-type Pokémon, specifically featuring Alolan forms and the return of dual-type mechanics to represent the clash between the Xerneas and Yveltal forces in the Kalos region. As a common card, this Tangela was designed to provide foundational grass-type coverage for players drafting within the Steam Siege environment, serving as an accessible entry point for deck building.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by match, a recurring artist for the Pokémon TCG known for a clean, digitally rendered aesthetic. The design captures Tangela in a forest setting, emphasizing its signature vine-covered appearance to contrast with the more technologically focused designs prominent elsewhere in the set. Like most standard-issue common cards of the era, it was received primarily as a functional utility piece for casual play rather than a primary collectible, reflecting the secondary role that foundational base-set cards play in the broader card game ecosystem.