Question 1

What is the current market value of Tangela #178?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Tangela in 151 at roughly $18.15. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.2% higher. Versus its 30-day baseline of $19.17, this card is now 5.3% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $17.20 to $20.77 (20% spread), a low-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Tangela #178 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (3.2%), and value remains materially above its recent low (6%). The 90-day range spans $17.20 to $20.77 (20% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value is 5.3% below its 30-day reference ($19.17). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Tangela #178 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Tangela is a 151 card from the 2023 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Hidden beneath a tangle of vines that grows nonstop even if the vines are torn off, this Pokémon's true appearance remains a mystery." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Tactful Tangling". Fire weakness applies to this print. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Tangela cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Tangela printings create a useful comparison set for Tangela. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.24 and $0.96 (300% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.42), this card is +4256%. Notable alternatives include Tangela #66 (Base) at $0.96, Tangela #96 (Base Set 2) at $0.27, Tangela #1 (Legendary Treasures) at $0.38, and Tangela #5 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.24.

Question 5

What set is Tangela #178 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

151 was released in 2023. 151 is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 207 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Tangela (#178) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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