Parasect Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze (swsh3-4)

Character Intro

Parasect from the Darkness Ablaze set is an Uncommon card numbered 4. This Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon has 120 HP and features the attack Solar Beam. Its design gives a vivid, commanding presence on the battlefield.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Parasect
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Paras)
• Type: Grass
• HP: 120
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh3
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Flavor Text: 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.
• Image:

Key Printings

This Parasect is printed exclusively in Darkness Ablaze as card number 4. It features two attacks:
– Mushroom Tackle — can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
– Solar Beam — a high-damage attack requiring multiple Grass energies.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known for this exact printing. It is identified by the set code swsh3 and regulation mark D, with the market reference “Parasect Darkness Ablaze 4.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, keep the surface free from scratches and bends.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced this distinctive Parasect with a focus on Grass-type synergy and strategic paralysis effects. The set highlights the Pokémon’s unique biology and offers solid mid-game utility with its 120 HP and impactful attacks.