A Collector's Field Notes on Tangrowth Pokémon Cards
Your complete Tangrowth Pokémon card guide: standout artwork, key sets, ability highlights, and binder strategy for every collector.
2024-08-06
Popularity Rank: #629
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #685
2019 survey: #470
#629 / 1025
#0465
Tangrowth
Vine Pokémon
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0465
Height
2.0 m
Weight
128.6 kg
Capture rate
30 / 255
Generation
Gen IV
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Humanoid
Why collectors adore Tangrowth
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Tangrowth stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Tangrowth feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Soft nature vibes — Tangrowth feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
- Tangrowth has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Tangrowth from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Three Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Star
Space-Time Smackdown
Two Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Crown Zenith
Rare
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
Lost Thunder
Rare
Burning Shadows
Rare
Steam Siege
Uncommon
XY trainer Kit (Latias)
Rare
Showing 12 of 21 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Tangrowth spread
A workable spread formula for Tangrowth — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Tangrowth #6 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tangrowth binder page.
Tangrowth #17 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tangrowth binder page.
Tangrowth #2 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tangrowth binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Tangrowth mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Tangrowth chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
Unbroken Bonds
Rare
Lost Thunder
Rare
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Three Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Star
Space-Time Smackdown
Two Diamond
Right page
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Crown Zenith
Rare
Burning Shadows
Rare
Steam Siege
Uncommon
XY trainer Kit (Latias)
Rare
XY trainer Kit (Latias)
Rare
Primal Clash
Rare
Legendary Treasures
Rare
Boundaries Crossed
Rare
Start with a background that echoes Tangrowth's grass, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Tangrowth
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tangrowth
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Tangrowth (モジャンボ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Pokémon, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Tangrowth's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "tangrowth cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Tangrowth: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Tangrowth. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Tangrowth — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
100
Attack
100
Defense
125
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
50
Speed
50
Total: 535
Players file Tangrowth around tier "Past" while Ability Chlorophyll (Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Regenerator is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Mono-grass Tangrowth spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Tangrowth — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Tangrowth, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
A second dex beat (Alpha Sapphire) frames Tangrowth as its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Tangrowth shows up in Black 2 lore as even if one of its arms is eaten, it’s fine.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Tangela → Tangrowth make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Tangoloss
Spanish
Tangrowth
French
Bouldeneu
Italian
Tangrowth
Japanese
モジャンボ
Japanese (Romaji)
Mojumbo
Korean
덩쿠림보
Chinese (Simplified)
巨蔓藤
Chinese (Traditional)
巨蔓藤
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