Parasect

Parasect (Japanese: パラセクト Parasekuto) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Anatomy
Parasect, like its pre-evolution Paras, is a crab-like Pokémon. Parasect has a large, red, orange-spotted mushroom on its back and six legs. Parasect's two front legs are larger than its other four, which are used to grip its prey.

Natural abilities
Parasect can have two of the following abilities, either Effect Spore or Dry Skin. Effect Spore allows Parasect to have a 10% chance to paralyze, burn or poison a foe. Dry Skin allows Parasect to recover HP when it is raining and lose HP when it is sunny.

Evolution
Parasect is the evolved form of Paras as of level 24.

Leveling
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Anime

 * Cassandra's Parasect
 * Officer Jenny's Parasect
 * Phantom's Parasect

Trivia

 * Some of its Pokédex Entries say that its spores can be used as medicine in China.
 * Until Generation II, Parasect, and its pre-evolution were the only known Pokémon to have a double weakness to.
 * Parasect had the same cry as Mewtwo, but at a lower pitch before Generation VI.

Origin
Parasect appears to be based on some type of larva whilst its name comes from parasite and insect.