The Tangrowth card from Pokémon's 2017 Burning Shadows expansion, identified as card number 8, offers a classic Grass-type experience for TCG enthusiasts.
Tangrowth
2017 • Pokémon • Burning Shadows
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Tangrowth is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon featured as card number 8 in the 2017 Burning Shadows expansion. Evolving from Tangela, this creature boasts 140 HP and serves as a reliable backbone for Grass-deck strategies. The card showcases two distinct attacks: Grass Giga Drain, which allows players to heal damage equal to what was dealt to the opponent's Active Pokémon, and Crosswise Whip, a versatile option that deals 50 damage for each heads flipped in a four-coin toss. Designed by artist tetsuya koizumi, the card's layout reflects the visual identity of the Burning Shadows set, making it a recognizable piece for fans of the era. Its mechanical versatility makes it a staple in many competitive and casual decks alike. Understanding the card's role in the broader Pokémon TCG ecosystem helps collectors appreciate its enduring appeal. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a key strategic piece to your binder, Tangrowth remains a fundamental component of the Burning Shadows release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Tangrowth
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
tetsuya koizumi
Card Stock
English
140
Grass
Stage 1
Tangela
Fire ×2
4
465
Card Text
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Attack: Giga Drain (30)
Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Attack: Crosswise Whip (50×)
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage for each heads.
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.