Tangela 66/102 Pokémon Base Set Shadowless Raw

Tangela (66/102) from the Pokémon Base Set Shadowless edition is a nostalgic treasure for collectors and fans of the original Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released in 1999 as part of the foundational Base Set, this Common rarity card features the vine-wrapped Grass-type Pokémon in its early, pre-evolutionary form. As a Basic Pokémon, Tangela boasts 50 HP and carries two signature attacks: Bind, which deals 20 damage and may paralyze the defending Pokémon on a coin flip, and Poisonpowder, which inflicts 20 damage and poisons the opponent. Its simple yet effective move set reflects the charm and balance of the game’s earliest mechanics.

What makes this particular version especially sought after is the "Shadowless" designation—referring to the absence of shadows in the card’s artwork border, a subtle but critical detail that distinguishes it from later print runs. Shadowless cards were part of the initial North American release and are prized for their historical significance and visual clarity. Tangela, while not as flashy as Charizard or Blastoise, holds a special place in the set as one of the many original 151 Pokémon, representing the depth and variety that made the franchise a global phenomenon.