Parasect – BREAKthrough (xy8-2) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Parasect from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare card numbered 2. With 100 HP, it’s a sturdy Stage 1 Grass-type that blends utility and pressure: Colorful Spores accelerates Energy across your board, while X-Scissor offers a straightforward coin-flip damage boost.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Paras)
• HP: 100
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Colorful Spores: Attach three different types of basic Energy cards from your deck to three of your Pokémon.
• X-Scissor: Deals 30 damage plus 30 more on a successful coin flip.
• Flavor Text: “The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.”
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Image:

Key Printings

This Parasect card is from the BREAKthrough set (xy8), numbered 2, and classified as Rare. It features no special abilities but has two strategic attacks that can support energy acceleration and offensive plays.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy8), card number (2), and illustrator credit (Sumiyoshi Kizuki).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its utility lies in casual or collector play due to its unique energy attachment attack and moderate HP.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): This set introduced Parasect as a Rare Stage 1 Grass-type with a focus on energy acceleration through its Colorful Spores attack, complementing the set’s theme of dynamic and strategic gameplay.

This Parasect printing is a vivid and strategic addition for collectors interested in the BREAKthrough series or Grass-type Pokémon.