Pokémon TCG, Erika's Tangela (Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes #218)

Details of Erika’s Tangela 218/217 Illustration Rare

Erika’s Tangela 218/217 Illustration Rare from Ascended Heroes stands out as a special collector's card in the modern Pokémon TCG era. This English raw single card is an Illustration Rare and carries the secret rare number 218/217, which means it sits outside the set's regular card list. The card is illustrated by buchi and has a strong character connection to Gym Leader Erika, making it sought after by both collectors and dedicated players who appreciate alternative illustrations and character cards.

Key features and gameplay

• Card name: Erika’s Tangela
• Card number: 218/217 (Illustration Rare, secret rare)
• Series: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
• Type: Grass-type Basic Pokémon
• HP: 80
• Ability: Gathering of Blossoms – Once during your turn, you may search your deck for an Erika’s Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle the deck.
• Attack: Bind (50 damage) – On a coin flip, if the result is tails the opponent's Active Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Illustrator: buchi
• Regulation mark: J
• Language: English
• Format: Raw single card (not sealed)
• Condition: Near Mint (NM)

Collector and player relevance

As an Illustration Rare and secret rare version, Erika’s Tangela 218/217 particularly appeals to collectors focused on character cards, alternative illustrations, and Gym Leader themes. buchi’s artwork highlights Tangela in a moody, detailed style that notably differs from the regular Erika’s Tangela 007. This version is exclusively the Illustration Rare variant from Ascended Heroes and is supplied as a single, loose card in Near Mint condition.

The card's ability, Gathering of Blossoms, makes it thematically relevant in decks built around Erika’s Pokémon, but it is above all the card's rarity, artwork, and character connection that make it a highlight in any collection of Pokémon cards.

About the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes series

Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes is a modern expansion in the Pokémon TCG where several classic Gym Leaders and their signature Pokémon receive new, alternative illustrations and abilities. Erika’s Tangela 218/217 is a prominent example of this trend and is part of a broader collection of Mega Evolution cards that combine nostalgia with fresh ideas for gameplay.

Note: You will receive one booster pack per purchased unit. Image for illustration only.