Parasect Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #48

Character Intro

Parasect is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 48. It carries 90 HP and features the attack Slash—an accessible, engaging pick for collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Paras)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.”
• Attacks:
• Sleep Drain (Grass): Puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep and removes 4 damage counters from Parasect.
• Slash (Grass, Grass, Colorless): Deals 60 damage.

Key Printings

This Parasect card appears in the HeartGold SoulSilver set, identified by the set code “hgss1” and card number 48. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Parasect printing. Key identifiers include its illustration by Midori Harada and the HeartGold SoulSilver set symbol. The card’s image can be referenced at: /images/hgss1/hgss1-48.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining edge and surface quality will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Parasect appears as a Stage 1 Grass-type with Sleep Drain for disruption and healing, plus Slash for damage. Its moderate HP and retreat cost make it a balanced choice for collectors and players alike.

For collectors seeking a detailed and visually striking Parasect card, this HeartGold SoulSilver printing offers a blend of gameplay utility and artistic representation.