# Erika's Tangela #218/217

The Erika's Tangela (#218/217, Ascended Heroes, 2024) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 15 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.3/10 grade (MINT), with 60% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/erika-s-tangela-ascended-heroes-218-217-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #218/217
- Year: 2024
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 583 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17
- 68-day change: +27.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 15
- Average overall grade: 9.3 / 10
- Average corners: 9.4
- Average edges: 9.4
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 60%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 60% | $26 |
| 9 | 40% | $25 |

### Most common condition issues

- Back Upper Center: 7% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Erika's Tangela carries a market value of $17. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $26, about 1.5× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Erika's Tangela worth?

The Erika's Tangela from Ascended Heroes has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Erika's Tangela cards get?

Across 15 community scans on ZeroPop, the Erika's Tangela averages a 9.3/10 overall grade. 60% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.4, edges 9.4, surface 9.3, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Erika's Tangela?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Erika's Tangela cards are Back Upper Center (7% of scans).

### Is the Erika's Tangela worth grading?

Whether the Erika's Tangela is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app