Paras (Base Set 2 #85) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Paras is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 series. It has 40 HP and features two attacks: Scratch, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless Energy, and Spore, which puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep for two Grass Energy. This card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Common rarity.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 85
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori

Variants & Identifiers

This Paras card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It does not evolve from any other Pokémon and is a Basic stage card. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown. Its legality status in tournament play is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Paras card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Ken Sugimori. Maintaining a stable, cool environment will help prevent warping or discoloration over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: Paras appears as a Common Basic Grass-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks suitable for early gameplay. The card’s flavor text highlights its symbiotic relationship with mushrooms growing on its back, adding thematic depth to the set’s naturalistic design.