Tangela
Great Encounters · 87/106 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
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
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $133.59 | $133.59 | $133.59 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.43 | $9.43 | $9.43 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.83 | $0.83 | $0.83 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.03 | $3.03 | $3.03 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.21 | $6.21 | $6.21 | 27 |
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.
