Paras Collector’s Guide: Sun Moon Set

Character Intro

Paras (#4) from the Sun Moon set is a Common, Basic Grass-type with 60 HP and a single, straightforward attack—Scratch. It’s a simple, classic pickup for set builders and Paras fans alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Attack: Scratch (30 damage) costing Grass + Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known
• Image URL: /images/sm1/sm1-4.jpg

Key Printings

Focus: the Paras card from the Sun Moon base set (set code sm1), card number 4. As a common rarity, it’s widely accessible for collectors and players. The card features a single attack, Scratch, which deals 30 damage with a simple Grass + Colorless energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify it by set code (sm1), card number (4), and illustrator Ayaka Yoshida. Its Grass typing and Basic stage further distinguish it within collections.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Paras card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attack and low HP make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it’s ideal for beginner collectors completing the Sun Moon set. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain the artwork’s vibrancy.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): This Paras represents the early Sun Moon era’s accessible mechanics and vivid artwork, making it a neat inclusion for foundational set builds.