Tangela (Base Set #66) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Tangela from the Base set is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Bind, which deals 20 damage and may paralyze the opponent, and Poisonpowder, which deals 20 damage and poisons the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, this card is classified as Common rarity. Its flavor text describes Tangela’s body as swathed with wide vines resembling seaweed that shake as it walks.

• HP: 50
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Attacks: Bind, Poisonpowder
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tangela appears only in the original Base set, identified by card number 66. There are no known alternate print variants for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base
• Set Code: base1
• Card Number: 66
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known
• Image URL: /images/base1/base1-66.jpg

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Base set Tangela card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Tangela #66 is a straightforward Basic Grass Pokémon card with simple but effective attacks. It reflects the early design style of the Pokémon TCG and is a common card in the set, making it accessible to collectors and players alike. Its classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a highlight for fans of the original series.