Tangela 66 / 102 Pokemon Card from Base Set

Tangela — Base 66/102 Pokémon TCG card

Tangela is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP. Its body is covered in wide vines resembling seaweed, which shake as it moves. The card was illustrated by…

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About the Tangela Pokémon Card

Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 66/102 and is classified as Common. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “Its whole body is swathed with wide vines that are similar to seaweed. These vines shake as it walks.”.

Tangela Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Tangela

Card number: 66/102

Set: Base

Series: Base

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 50

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: January 9, 1999

National Pokédex number: 114

Why Collect the Tangela Pokémon Card?

Tangela is most often collected as part of a complete Base set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Tangela Pokémon Card

Tangela was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Tangela Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Tangela is about

.35. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to
5.56 (high), with a mid-point near $0.69. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Base set has a median card value near

.72 and an average near
0.62, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -18% over the last 7 days and -35% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Tangela Pokémon Card

Whether Tangela is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 4,778 copies of this card, of which 1,269 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 26.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Tangela Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Tangela was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,778 copies to date.

Other Printings of Tangela

Tangela appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 112 (around $99.98), Legend Maker 44 (around $60.00) and FireRed & LeafGreen 30 (around $33.46).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Tangela Pokémon Card

The Tangela pokémon card is a Common card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.35; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Tangela card from?

Tangela is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 66/102 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Tangela card?

Tangela is classified as Common.

How much is the Tangela 66/102 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.35, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to
5.56. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Tangela card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4,778 copies so far, with about 26.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Tangela?

PSA has graded 4,778 copies, of which 1,269 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 26.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Tangela card?

As a Common card, Tangela was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

When was the Base set released?

The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.

Are there other printings of Tangela?

Yes. Tangela appears on 29 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.