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

About Erika's Tangela 218/217 – Illustration Rare

Erika's Tangela 218/217 is a sought-after Illustration Rare Pokémon TCG card from the Ascended Heroes expansion. This card appeals to both collectors and deck builders who appreciate unique artwork and thematic possibilities centered on Gym Leader Erika. The card is released by The Pokémon Company and is part of the modern Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes series.

Card details and features

Erika's Tangela 218/217 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP. The card has the Ability Gathering of Blossoms, which once per turn lets you search your deck for an Erika’s Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. This makes the card especially relevant for thematic deck strategies where Erika and her Pokémon play a central role. The attack Bind deals 50 damage and can paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon on a coin flip. The card's weakness is Fire ×2.

The illustration is by buchi and differs notably from the standard version of Erika’s Tangela in the same set. As an Illustration Rare, the card bears the number 218/217, placing it outside the ordinary set numbering and marking it as a secret rare version.

Collector and play value

• Illustration Rare: The card is particularly sought after for its unique artwork and secret numbering.
• Erika’s theme: Ideal for those building thematic decks around Gym Leader Erika and her Grass-type Pokémon.
• Difference between #218/217 and #007: The set also includes Erika’s Tangela #007, but this version (#218/217) is an Illustration Rare and has its own visual identity.
• Format: This is a single, raw card in NM (Near Mint) condition – not graded, not sealed, and not an accessory.

Note: Shopify data do not specify the card's language, holo type, or individual condition details. The condition is listed as NM (Near Mint), but without a specific assessment of surface, centering, or edges.

Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes series

Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes is a modern expansion in the Pokémon TCG, known for introducing Illustration Rare cards and thematic connections to iconic Gym Leaders like Erika. If you want to explore more cards from this series, you can view the full selection in our Pokémon cards assortment.

NOTE: You will receive one booster pack per purchased unit. The image is for illustration.