Tangela 87 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set

Tangela — Great Encounters 87/106 Pokémon TCG card

Tangela is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is part of the Great Encounters set from the Diamond &…

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About the Tangela Pokémon Card

Tangela is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 87/106 and is classified as Common. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.

The card includes the flavor text: “It is shrouded by blue vines. No one has seen the face hidden behind this growth of vines.”.

Tangela Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Tangela

Card number: 87/106

Set: Great Encounters

Series: Diamond & Pearl

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 70

Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Release date: February 1, 2008

National Pokédex number: 114

Why Collect the Tangela Pokémon Card?

Tangela is most often collected as part of a complete Great Encounters 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 Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

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 $6.96. Recent listings range from roughly $3.84 (low) to

06 (high), with a mid-point near
4.50. 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 Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 and an average near

6.27, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -54% over the last 7 days and -40% 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 Great Encounters 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 1 copy of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 1 copy 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 Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.96; 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 Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 87/106 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Tangela card?

Tangela is classified as Common.

How much is the Tangela 87/106 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $6.96, within a recent range of roughly $3.84 to

06. 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 1 copy so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Tangela?

PSA has graded 1 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). 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 Great Encounters set released?

The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.

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.