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Parasect
Darkness Ablaze 004/189 • uncommon
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Number
- 004/189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.07
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
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 card 004/189 is part of the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released in August 2020. This set drew heavily from the Japanese set Infinity Zone and focused on the introduction of various Generation VIII Pokémon alongside supporting cards for the VMAX mechanic. The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, who has been a consistent contributor to the game since the early 2000s and is known for a clean, expressive style that brings a sense of life to the creatures.
The design of this Parasect reflects its status as an evolved Pokémon, showcasing the character’s hallmark relationship with the parasitic mushroom on its back. As an uncommon grass-type card, it serves as a utility piece within the set, balanced for competitive play during the Sword & Shield era. The card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency with the core Pokémon franchise and Saitou’s characteristic attention to the distinct bioluminescent and fungal details of the subject.
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