Parasect

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

Physiology
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.

Special 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.

Trivia

 * The host mushroom on a Parasect's back causes it eyes to turn milk white due it being in a permanent possessed trance.
 * No other Pokémon have the same egg group combination as Paras and Parasect.
 * Some of its Pokédex Entries break the fourth wall by saying that it spores can be used as medicine in China.
 * In Generation I, Parasect, and its pre-evolution are the only known Pokémon to have a double weakness to Poison.
 * Parasect has the same cry as Mewtwo, but at a lower pitch.

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