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Tangela - Great Encounters (#87)
- Number
- 87
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- Energy
- Grass
It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.
Tangela - Great Encounters
Tangela is a Common Pokémon card from the Great Encounters Pokémon TCG set, released 2008, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It sits at card number 87 in the Great Encounters checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $6.96 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Tangela has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#87 in Great Encounters) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 69Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 60 sales · since 2021-05-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $5.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.55 | ||
| RAW | $3.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.20 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
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| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.37 | ||
| RAW | $3.40 | ||
| RAW | $3.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $2.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.53 | ||
| RAW | $2.54 | ||
| RAW | $2.54 | ||
| RAW | $2.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.55 | ||
| RAW | $0.55 | ||
| RAW | $0.80 | ||
| RAW | $0.80 | ||
| RAW | $0.62 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
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| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
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| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 |
Other printings of Tangela
Tangela FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Tangela from Great Encounters worth?
Recent recorded market price is $6.96 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Tangela?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Tangela has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tangela?
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. See Sumiyoshi Kizuki's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Tangela released?
The Great Encounters set released in 2008, so this card (#87 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Tangela?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Great Encounters set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.