Stormfront·#78·2008
Tangela, the enigmatic Vine Pokémon, is a Grass-type creature from Generation I, renowned for its mysterious, vine-covered form and enduring cultural significance in the Pokémon world. This specific Tangela card, #78 from the 2008 Stormfront set, is a common variant that stands out for its unique Ingrain attack, offering both energy acceleration and damage prevention. Here, you'll discover Tangela's intriguing Pokédex lore, its precise attack mechanics with energy costs, weakness, and retreat cost, alongside its edition history.
Read more ↓Tangela is a mysterious Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Known for its unique appearance, being entirely covered in blue, tangled vines, it was one of the original 151 Pokémon that captivated early fans. Its Pokédex entries often highlight the mystery surrounding its true form, as no one has ever seen what lies beneath its vine-like exterior. Tangela is a basic Pokémon and evolves into Tangrowth when leveled up while knowing the move Ancient Power. In the games, Tangela typically inhabits grassy areas and forests, using its vines to entangle foes and absorb nutrients. Its behavior is generally docile, but it can be surprisingly agile despite its cumbersome appearance. In the anime, Tangela often appears in natural settings, sometimes seen blending into its environment. Its Grass typing gives it natural advantages over Water, Ground, and Rock types, while making it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, and Ice types. Its distinctive design and enigmatic nature have made it a memorable, if not always spotlighted, Pokémon throughout the franchise's history.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
