Tangrowth

Tangrowth (2/214) was released in the November 2018 expansion Lost Thunder, a set that bridged the gap between the Sun & Moon era's expansion sets by featuring a massive roster of over 214 cards. As a Grass-type Pokémon, Tangrowth serves as a staple of the set's common and rare tiers, designed to flesh out the elemental diversity of the late Alolan-era card pool. The set focused on expanding the Generation VII meta with a mix of new Ultra Beasts and classic legacy Pokémon, with this particular card providing players with an accessible, high-HP option for grass-focused decks during that competitive cycle.

The artwork for this card continues the tradition of vibrant, action-oriented Pokémon illustration that defined the Sun & Moon series. It captures Tangrowth in a dynamic pose, emphasizing its signature vine-like appendages that define its biological aesthetic. By prioritizing clear lines and bright, high-contrast colors, the illustrators aimed to make the creature stand out against the background, ensuring it remained recognizable to players even in the hectic landscape of tournament-grade play. It was received by the community as a standard utility card, valued primarily for its role in set completion and its distinct role in the expanded roster of the era.