Tangela (Unbroken Bonds 16) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tangela from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Common card numbered 16 with 80 HP. This lively Pokémon features the attack Gentle Slap, offering a straightforward option for gameplay. Its simple design fits well within any collection focused on balanced and accessible cards.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Tangle Drag (Grass): Switch one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
• Gentle Slap (Colorless ×2): Deals 30 damage.
• Flavor Text: “Many writhing vines cover it, so its true identity remains unknown. The blue vines grow its whole life long.”
• Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Tangela card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 16. It is a Common rarity card featuring a Basic-stage Grass-type Pokémon with two attacks that provide strategic switching and moderate damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Tangela. It can be identified by its set code “sm10” and card number 16 within the Unbroken Bonds series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Tangela card is not currently classified as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features Tangela as a basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique ability to disrupt opponents’ bench positioning and a straightforward damage attack. It fits well into decks that value tactical switching and moderate offense.

This Tangela printing remains a solid collectible for fans of the Unbroken Bonds set and Grass-type Pokémon enthusiasts.