Tangrowth 10/99
Set: Arceus
Released: Nov 4, 2009
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About Tangrowth
Its arms are made of plants that bind themselves to things. They grow back right away if cut.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #465
- Card Number 10/99
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
- Release Date04/11/2009
- SeriesPlatinum
- Expansion Arceus
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Fire +30 - Resistance
Water -20 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Leaf Guard30


During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Tangrowth by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
- Swallow Up50




Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Tangrowth. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Tangrowth's, this attack does 120 damage instead.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Tangrowth emerging through dense, dark foliage, its vibrant blue vines and bright red limbs contrasting sharply against the shadowy forest backdrop, as it stretches forward with curious, wide eyes.
Playability Overview
Tangrowth offers solid defensive utility with Leaf Guard’s damage reduction and potential high burst damage from Swallow Up, but its high retreat cost and reliance on HP comparison limit consistent playability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Quiet Forest ShadowsThis card fits nicely on a moody, nighttime forest page. Use it as a subtle focal point among other Grass types with dark backgrounds to keep the vibe calming and mysterious. Pair it with Pokémon that feel connected to nature and night.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Dark Green / Nighttime / Nature Walk














