Tangrowth (Lost Thunder 2) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tangrowth from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare card numbered 2 with 140 HP. It features the attack Whip Smash, showcasing its powerful vine strikes. This card offers a robust presence on the battlefield with its solid health and distinctive move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Tangela)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “Its vines grow so profusely that, in the warm season, you can’t even see its eyes.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Lost Thunder set, card number 2. It is classified as a Rare card.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Set code: “sm8”
• Card ID: “sm8-2”
• Market references: “Tangrowth Lost Thunder 2”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It features two attacks: “Hefty Whip,” which deals 30+ damage and gains an additional 130 damage if Tangrowth was healed during the turn, and “Whip Smash,” a straightforward 110 damage attack.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handling with clean hands or gloves is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Tangrowth with strong HP and versatile attacks, emphasizing healing synergy with “Hefty Whip.” The set focused on diverse Grass-type Pokémon with unique mechanics.