Tangela Card Collection: Your Yuka Morii Art Binder Checklist
Collect Tangela cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2024-02-29
Popularity Rank: #284
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: #290
2019 survey: #248
#284 / 1025
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Tangela
Vine Pokémon
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Pokédex details
Height
1.0 m
Weight
35.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Blue
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Legs
Egg groups
Plant
Why collectors adore Tangela
Quick read on why Tangela clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Bulbapedia introduces Tangela as a species that it evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing Ancient Power.
- Soft nature vibes — Tangela feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
- A staple in our Yuka Morii Art crowd — Tangela is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Tangela from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Common
Ascended Heroes
Illustration Rare
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Crown Zenith
Common
151
Illustration rare
151
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
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How I'd build a Tangela spread
Spread layout for Tangela, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Tangela #30 (FireRed & LeafGreen) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Tangela an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Erika's Tangela #218 (Ascended Heroes) (Illustration Rare) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Tangela #16 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Tangela binder page.
Tangela #66 (Base Set) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
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).
Tangela mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Tangela chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
FireRed & LeafGreen
Rare
Ascended Heroes
Illustration Rare
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Base Set
Common
Ascended Heroes
Common
Fantastical Parade
One Shiny
Mega Evolution
Common
Right page
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Twilight Masquerade
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Crown Zenith
Common
151
Illustration rare
151
Common
Start with a background that echoes Tangela'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 — Tangela
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tangela
Scene wallpaper — Tangela
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Tangela
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
- Lead with your strongest Tangela single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Tangrowth, Aron, and Baltoy so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a sage green and mint sleeve story around Tangela's grass-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Tangela page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- At 1m / 35kg, Tangela sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Tangela on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Tangela. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Tangela — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
65
Attack
55
Defense
115
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
40
Speed
60
Total: 435
Players file Tangela 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 Tangela spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Tangela — 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 Tangela, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to sea weed. Its vines shake as it walks.
Its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines. The vines are said to never stop growing.
A second dex beat (Yellow) frames Tangela as its identity is obscured by masses of thick, blue vines.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Tangela shows up in Pearl lore as one that is shrouded by blue vines.. 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
Tangela
Spanish
Tangela
French
Saquedeneu
Italian
Tangela
Japanese
モンジャラ
Japanese (Romaji)
Monjara
Korean
덩쿠리
Chinese (Simplified)
蔓藤怪
Chinese (Traditional)
蔓藤怪
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