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Tangela Pokemon card from Great Encounters

Tangela

Great Encounters · 87/106 · Common

Current Prices

Market Price $6.21
Low $6.21
High $6.21
PSA 10 $133.59
PSA 9 $9.43
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

87/106

Rarity

Common

Variant

Reverse_Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Tangela Worth?

Tangela (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Great Encounters set, card number 87/106. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.

Tangela Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Tangela (Great Encounters, 87/106) is worth around $6.21 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.21, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.21, Lightly Played $3.03, Moderately Played $1.05, Heavily Played $0.83, Damaged $0.20 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $133.59 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.43.

Is It Worth Grading Tangela?

Grading Tangela can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.21) and a PSA 10 ($133.59) is about $127.38 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.43, CGC 10 $35.00, CGC 9.5 $9.25. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.49
ebayNEAR MINT$9.00
ebayCGC 10$35.00
ebayCGC 8 5$7.00
ebayCGC 9$6.50
ebayCGC 9 5$9.25
ebayPSA 10$133.59
ebayPSA 9$9.43
tcgplayerDAMAGED$0.20
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$0.83
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$3.03
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$1.05
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$6.21

Is Tangela a Good Buy?

As a common, Tangela holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Tangela's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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