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

Details about Erika's Tangela #218/217 – Illustration Rare

Erika's Tangela #218/217 Illustration Rare is an official, English Pokémon TCG single card from the special expansion Ascended Heroes. The card was released in 2026 by The Pokémon Company and belongs to the Mega Evolution series. It is marked as an Illustration Rare and carries the special secret rare number 218/217, making it a notable collectible for both dedicated collectors and players.

The illustration is by the acclaimed Pokémon artist buchi, whose detailed and atmospheric artwork highlights Tangela's characteristic expression and adds unique visual value to the card.

Card data and gameplay features

• Card number: 218/217 (Illustration Rare, secret rare numbering)
• Set: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
• Type: Grass
• HP: 80
• Ability: Gathering of Blossoms – Once per turn you may search your deck for an Erika's Pokémon, reveal it and put it into your hand, then shuffle your deck
• Attack: Bind – 50 damage; may paralyze the opponent's active Pokémon on a coin flip
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Illustrator: buchi
• Language: English
• Format: Raw single card, Near Mint (NM)

Collector and play value

The card's primary appeal to collectors lies in the combination of its Illustration Rare status, the unique secret rare number, and its strong connection to the Erika’s Pokémon theme from the Celadon City Gym Leader. Its separate placement in the Ascended Heroes list, alongside the regular #007 version, underlines the card's rarity and special status.

For players, Erika's Tangela #218/217 offers a relevant ability, Gathering of Blossoms, which supports deck strategies focused on Erika's Pokémon. The card is nonetheless especially sought after for its rarity and the atmospheric artwork by buchi.

Format and scope

This product is a raw, English Near Mint single card. It is not a promo, not sealed and not the regular #007 version. No accessories or additional contents are included. If you want to explore more cards from the same expansion, you can view the full Mega Evolution selection or browse all our Pokémon cards.