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Parasect
Lost Origin 005/196 • rare
- Set
- Lost Origin
- Number
- 005/196
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.17
- Artist
- Pani Kobayashi
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may make both Active Pokémon Asleep and Poisoned.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 more damage.
The bug is mostly dead, with the mushroom on its back having become the main body. If the mushroom comes off, the bug stops moving.
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Where it came from
Parasect 005/196 was released in 2022 as part of the Lost Origin expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is notable for its integration of the Lost Zone mechanic, a thematic return to a game state that exiles cards rather than placing them in the discard pile, drawing inspiration from the region featured in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus video game.
The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for his focus on expressive character postures. In this design, Parasect is depicted in a somber, woodland setting that emphasizes its nature as a creature overtaken by the parasitic tochukaso mushroom. The artwork captures the melancholic aesthetic often associated with the character's biological lore, and the card was well-received by collectors who appreciate Saitou’s consistent and atmospheric style.
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