Collector’s Guide: Erika’s Tangela (Gym Heroes #79)

Character Intro

Erika’s Tangela is a common card from the Gym Heroes set, numbered 79. It features 60 HP and the attack Vine Slap. This card captures the essence of Tangela with a straightforward design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Vine Slap (10 damage, costs 1 Grass energy)
• Stretch Vine (Deals 20 damage to one of opponent’s Benched Pokémon, costs 2 Grass + 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Erika’s Tangela is from the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code “gym1” and card number 79. It is a common rarity card, making it widely available but still a valuable piece for fans of the Gym series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card number (79), the Gym Heroes set symbol, and the illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with other Gym Heroes Basic Pokémon cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to the provided data. Its playability in official tournaments is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of Erika’s Tangela, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, collectors may focus on maintaining near-mint condition to enhance its display value within the Gym Heroes collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Erika’s Tangela appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a classic Ken Sugimori illustration. It fits well within the Gym Heroes theme, representing Erika’s Grass-type specialty with simple but effective moves.