Collector’s Guide: Tangela (Base Set 2 #96)

Quick Facts

Tangela from Base Set 2 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Bind, which deals 20 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, 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). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Common rarity. This card does not have any abilities or resistances.

• 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 is from the Base Set 2 series, identified by the set code base4 and card number 96. It is a straightforward reprint of the original Base Set Tangela, maintaining the classic artwork and gameplay characteristics.

Variants & Identifiers

This card does not have any known print variants or special regulation marks. It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions or abilities. The card’s flavor text reads:

“Its whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. These vines shake as it walks.”

Collectors can identify this card by its set symbol and number, as well as the illustrator’s signature style.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Tangela card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic Pokémon cards with updated card backs and slight layout changes. Tangela #96 remains a Common Basic Grass-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.

Legality: unknown