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
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Challenge | 81 | Common | 50 | Atsuko Nishida |
- 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.
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