Collector’s Guide: Koga’s Tangela (Gym Challenge #81)

Character Intro

Koga’s Tangela from the Gym Challenge set is a common card numbered 81. It features 50 HP and the attacks Sleep Powder and Grasping Vine. The card captures Tangela’s essence with a straightforward design and modest stats.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Koga’s Tangela
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Sleep Powder (10 damage): Puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep.
• Grasping Vine: Flip a coin; if heads, draw 2 cards.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known
• Image URL: /images/gym2/gym2-81.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Gym Challenge (set code gym2) as card number 81. It is a Common, making it accessible yet a recognizable entry in the Gym series.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions are documented. Identifiers include set code gym2, number 81, and illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s artwork. The lack of a regulation mark and absence of abilities further distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the illustration and maintain condition, store Koga’s Tangela in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Its common rarity makes it ideal for casual collectors and Gym Challenge enthusiasts.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge (gym2): Features Koga’s Tangela as a Basic Grass-type card with straightforward attacks and a common rarity, aligning with the Gym series’ focus on Gym Leaders’ Pokémon, distinctive artwork, and simple gameplay.