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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Parasect is an orange, insectoid Pokémon that has been completely overtaken by the parasitic mushroom on its back. It has a small head with pure white eyes and a segmented body that is mostly hidden by the mushroom. It has three pairs of legs | Parasect is an orange, insectoid Pokémon that has been completely overtaken by the parasitic mushroom on its back. It has a small head with pure white eyes and a segmented body that is mostly hidden by the mushroom. It has three pairs of legs with the foremost pair forming large pincers. The fungus growing on its back has a large red cap with yellow spots throughout. | ||
The insect has been drained of nutrients and is now under the control of the fully-grown [[tochukaso]]. Parasect can thrive in dank {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} with a suitable amount of humidity for growing fungi. Swarms of this Pokémon have been known to infest trees. The swarm will drain the tree of nutrients until it dies | The insect has been drained of nutrients and is now under the control of the fully-grown [[tochukaso]]. Removing the mushroom will cause Parasect to stop moving. It can thrive in dank {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} with a suitable amount of humidity for growing fungi. Swarms of this Pokémon have been known to infest trees. The swarm will drain the tree of nutrients until it dies and will then move on to a new tree. It has been known to fight with {{p|Shiinotic}} over territory. Its former [[signature move]] is {{m|Spore}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Parasect anime.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Parasect anime.png|thumb|250px|Parasect in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Parasect debuted in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', under the ownership of [[Cassandra]]. It was initially a very weak | Parasect debuted in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', under the ownership of [[Cassandra]]. It was initially a very weak Paras. Cassandra needed it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into a Parasect so she can use its giant mushroom to aid her in her medical research. After battles with most of Ash's Pokémon and {{TRT}}, Paras evolved. | ||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''. {{OBP|Lily|EP241}} needed {{m|Stun Spore}} from the Mushroom Pokémon to complete a spell. | A Parasect appeared in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]''. {{OBP|Lily|EP241}} needed {{m|Stun Spore}} from the Mushroom Pokémon to complete a spell. | ||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down]]'', under the ownership of a [[Officer Jenny]]. It was used in addition to her {{p|Meganium}} and {{p|Tangela}} during an effort to stop the massive army of {{p|Gulpin}} that was rioting around the town. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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A Parasect appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | A Parasect appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | ||
Multiple Parasect | Multiple Parasect appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where they were among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. | ||
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Parasect appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Parasect appeared in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. | ||
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Multiple Parasect appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', where they protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor. | Multiple Parasect appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', where they protected the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor. | ||
A Parasect | A Parasect appeared in ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', where it was among the Pokémon living at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Laboratory. | ||
Multiple Parasect appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | Multiple Parasect appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
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A Parasect appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | A Parasect appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | ||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', under the ownership of [[The Phantom]]. It was used alongside a {{p|Pinsir}} to attack [[Jack Walker]]. | |||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. | A Parasect appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. | ||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' | A Parasect appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' as a resident of [[Pokémon Hills]]. | ||
A Trainer's Parasect appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''. | A Trainer's Parasect appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' and ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''. | ||
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Six Parasect appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', with four under the ownership of Trainers and the other two being {{pkmn2|wild}}. | Six Parasect appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', with four under the ownership of Trainers and the other two being {{pkmn2|wild}}. | ||
Three Parasect appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. They joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL| | Three Parasect appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with two under the ownership of different Trainers and the third being wild. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. | ||
A Trainer's Parasect appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''. | |||
A Trainer's Parasect appeared in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', where it competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing. | |||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', where it was among the Pokémon watching {{an|Bewear}} and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} put on a performance in their hot springs. | |||
A Parasect appeared in [[SS006]], where it was among the Pokémon caught by {{an|Go}}. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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Parasect debuts in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', where it is seen as one of the Pokémon at [[Fuchsia City]]'s {{safari|Kanto}}. | Parasect debuts in ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', where it is seen as one of the Pokémon at [[Fuchsia City]]'s {{safari|Kanto}}. | ||
{{adv|Crystal}} has a Parasect [[nickname]]d Parasee, which first appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]''. She uses it extensively in her Pokémon catching, using its {{m|Spore}} attack to put targets to sleep. Parasect is capable of increasing the radius of its Spore attack to at least {{tt|3 kilometers|about 1.6 miles}}. In ''[[PS135|Lively Larvitar]]'', the origin of Crystal's Parasect is revealed: it, along with Crystal's {{p|Natu}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, and {{p|Cubone}}, were wild Pokémon living in [[Mt. Mortar]] and had fought with a local {{p|Arcanine}} that had gone berserk from a severe eye injury. Parasect was able to create medicinal spores to help Arcanine heal and Crystal recover from her fractured arms. In ''[[PS165|Lugia and Ho-Oh on the Loose (Part 1)]]'', Crystal reveals yet another ability of Parasect: it is able to use the powder attacks it possesses to combine into a wider range of spores, including one for corroding metals. | |||
A Parasect appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | A Parasect appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | ||
A Parasect belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in [[PASM24]]. | A Parasect belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in [[PASM24]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | |||
A Parasect appeared in [[GDZ20]], under the ownership of [[Rin and Ran|Ran]]. It reappeared in [[GDZ44]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}'s Parasect debuted in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''. | {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}'s Parasect debuted in ''[[PM002|The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''. | ||
===In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga=== | |||
Tiffany of the [[Go-Rock Quads]] owns a Parasect, which appeared in ''[[PR3|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three]]''. | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=bug|type2=grass}} | {{Dex/Header|type=bug|type2=grass}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=047}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=071}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushrooms on its back.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushrooms on its back.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=047}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Parasect are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Parasect are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=071}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=148|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=181|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=047}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It scatters toxic spores from its mushroom cap. Once harvested, these spores can be steeped and boiled down to prepare herbal medicines.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It scatters toxic spores from its mushroom cap. Once harvested, these spores can be steeped and boiled down to prepare herbal medicines.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. The mushroom appears to do all the thinking.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. The mushroom appears to do all the thinking.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VIII]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|11|Alola}}{{sup/t|D}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|11|Alola}}{{sup/t|D}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Paras}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Paras}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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|Speed= 30 | |Speed= 30 | ||
|type=Bug | |type=Bug | ||
|type2=Grass }} | |type2=Grass}} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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|MinEXP=40 | |MinEXP=40 | ||
|MaxEXP=60 | |MaxEXP=60 | ||
|num=051 | |||
|browser=Parasect attacks while shaking off plumes of spores from its body. | |browser=Parasect attacks while shaking off plumes of spores from its body. | ||
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* No other Pokémon has the same [[Egg Group]] combination as Parasect and its pre-evolution. | * No other Pokémon has the same [[Egg Group]] combination as Parasect and its pre-evolution. | ||
* Paras and Parasect share their species name with {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Breloom}}, {{p|Foongus}} and {{p|Amoonguss}}. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon. | * Paras and Parasect share their species name with {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Breloom}}, {{p|Foongus}} and {{p|Amoonguss}}. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon. | ||
* Parasect can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Shiinotic}}. Both share the {{t|Grass}} type | * Parasect can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Shiinotic}}. Both share the {{t|Grass}} type, the same base stat total of 405, evolve at Level 24, both are mushroom-based Pokémon and thus can learn {{m|Spore}}, and both appeared as trial Pokémon of the [[Lush Jungle]] in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] depending on the game version, with Parasect being found in Pokémon Sun and Shiinotic in Pokémon Moon. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Paras and Parasect}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Paras and Parasect}} | ||
The fungus on Parasect is identified as [[tochukaso]], an {{wp|Parasitoid|endoparasitoid}} that replaces the host tissue and can affect | Parasect resembles a {{wp|cicada}} {{wp|Nymph (biology)|nymph}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|hermit crab}} with a {{wp|mushroom}} for a shell. | ||
The fungus on Parasect is identified as [[tochukaso]]. ''Tochukaso'' is the Japanese name of the real-world fungus ''{{wp|Ophiocordyceps sinensis}}'', an {{wp|Parasitoid|endoparasitoid}} that replaces the host tissue and can affect its behavior. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Parasect may be a combination of ''{{wp|parasite}}'' | Parasect may be a combination of ''{{wp|parasite}}'' and ''{{wp|insect}}''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||