Parasect (Lost Origin 5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Parasect from the Lost Origin set is a Rare Pokémon card with 120 HP. It features the ability Lethargy Spores and the attack X-Scissor. This card is numbered 5 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Paras)
• Ability: Lethargy Spores — When you evolve Parasect from your hand, you may put both Active Pokémon to Asleep and Poisoned.
• Attack: X-Scissor — Costs Grass and Colorless; flip a coin, if heads, does 50 more damage (base 50+).
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: F
• 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.”
• Illustrator: Pani Kobayashi

Key Printings

This Parasect card is from the Lost Origin set, identified as card number 5. It is classified as a Rare card and is part of the Sword & Shield series. The card’s striking artwork and unique ability make it a notable addition for collectors interested in Grass-type Pokémon or cards with status-affecting mechanics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Parasect printing. It can be identified by its set code “swsh11-5” and the regulation mark “F.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh11/swsh11-5.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to inflict both Asleep and Poisoned conditions simultaneously can be strategically valuable, but tournament play status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve condition by sleeving immediately and storing away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique ability, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Origin: This set includes the Parasect card with its distinctive Lethargy Spores ability and X-Scissor attack. The set focuses on intriguing Pokémon with unique mechanics, and Parasect stands out for its status-affecting potential and evocative flavor text.

For collectors and players alike, this Parasect card from Lost Origin offers a compelling blend of strategic ability and atmospheric design.