2009 POKEMON JAPANESE #004 TANGROWTH LV.X-HOLO ADVENT OF ARCEUS-1ST ED. PSA 10
2009 POKEMON JAPANESE #004 TANGROWTH LV.X-HOLO ADVENT OF ARCEUS-1ST ED. PSA 10
Price: $466.28
Tangrowth LV.X from the Advent of Arceus set, holo ultra rare, graded PSA 10. This Japanese 1st Edition piece sits at #004/090, a level-up card that brings some serious grass energy vibes to the table.
The artwork shows Tangrowth all tangled up in its own vines, extending out like it’s ready to overrun the battlefield. That messy, overgrown look captures the essence of a wild forest guardian without holding back.
It’s a Grass type with 130 HP. Poke-Body is Healing Growth—once per turn, flip a coin; heads removes 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon. The attack, Big Growth, lets you search your deck for as many Grass Energy cards as you want and attach them to your Pokémon however you like, then shuffle. Solid for ramping up energy fast in a grass deck, especially back in the day when level-ups were king for extending plays.
Advent of Arceus dropped in 2009 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in Japan, kicking off the Platinum era with a bang. This set stood out for introducing Arceus cards that could switch types via plates, adding a layer of strategy that mixed up metas. The Tangrowth LV.X here fits right in as a beefy support card, evolving from the base Tangrowth and offering healing plus energy acceleration. What makes this printing pop is the 1st Edition stamp—those early Japanese runs have that clean, nostalgic appeal from the height of DP expansions, before the shift to Black & White. It’s not the flashiest in the set, but it holds its own for collectors who dig utility cards with lasting play value.
In a PSA 10 slab, you’re looking at pristine edges and corners, with centering likely spot-on at 10s across the board. The holo pattern really shines through the case, giving it strong eye appeal for display. From what I recall on pop reports, these Japanese LV.X cards in gem mint don’t flood the market—estimates put PSA 10 pops around 20-30, keeping it relatively scarce compared to English counterparts.
I’d keep this one on the shelf next to my other DP grass heavies, just for that subtle nod to energy ramp strategies.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Tangrowth LV.X
– Set: Advent of Arceus
– Rarity: Holo Ultra Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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