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Tangela

Card 178/165

Illustration Rare from 151 (2023) — full-art chase variant of Tangela.

151Set
2023Released
Illustration RareRarity
Oswaldo KATOIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 80
TypeGrass
RarityIllustration Rare
IllustratorOswaldo KATO
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat●●
Set151
Released2023

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Illustration Rare
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo~$23 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Tangela — the Vine Pokemon, a single-stage Grass-type Kanto-original (later given the Tangrowth evolution).
  • Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
  • Required for any complete Tangela master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the 151 set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Tangela with 80 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Tactful Tangling Cost: Grass · 10+ damage

If you played Erika's Invitation from your hand during this turn, this attack does 60 more damage.

Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.

Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.

Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.

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