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Paras
BREAKthrough 1/162 • common
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 1/162
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.
Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Paras card, numbered 1/162, was released in the BREAKthrough expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in late 2015. As the first card in the set, it represents a common grass-type entry within the XY series, a period defined by the introduction of the BREAK evolution mechanic, which allowed for horizontal, gold-foiled cards that could be played over existing ones. This specific design features the insectoid Pokémon Paras in a forest setting, adhering to the standard, accessible aesthetic established for base-rarity cards during this era.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Midori Harada, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for her clean, expressive style. In this depiction, Harada emphasizes the fungal growths on the creature’s back, aligning with the Pokédex lore that dictates the relationship between the host insect and the parasitic mushrooms. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, serving as a foundational piece for players building grass-type decks during the XY-era competitive circuit.
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