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Parasect (the Mushroom Pokémon) is an uncommon Bug/Grass-type Pokémon found within caverns and forested lands within the Kanto, Johto, Alola and Hisui regions as well as the Hoenn, Sinnoh and Unova regions on rare occasions. Although they might not look incredibly dangerous, Parasect are vicious creatures that can devastate most opponents rather easily with the toxic spores held in their mushroom. Besides their type, the only disadvantage that Parasect possess is their inability to think for themselves; when it comes to survival, decisions are always made in favor of the parasite and not the host, even if it means running from a battle!
When Paras finally begin to develop into their adult form, the tochukaso mushrooms on their backs mutate and fully integrate themselves into their host's nervous system, fusing into a single mushroom in the process. The sudden and rapid mutation stunts the physical development of Paras dramatically, preventing them from reaching any sort of adult form; instead, their body portions simply grow to grotesque sizes, essentially transforming them into overgrown nymphs. In turn, the parasitic mushroom grows to a ridiculous size, becoming far larger than the host supporting it. As a result of its full integration into the nervous systems of Paras, the mushroom takes complete control over its host and most of its organ systems cease to function, turning it into a zombie of sorts (which is ironically depicted accurately by their seemingly blank eyes); at this point, Paras have completed their 'evolution' into Parasect and are completely incapable of ever losing their mushrooms again without being reduced to an unmoving husk and dying in the process.
Because they are driven by their mushroom and not their own minds, Parasect live within dark, damp areas that are beneficial to the mushroom's survival; not surprisingly, this often puts them into direct territorial disputes with Shiinotic. They still suck juice from the trunks and roots of trees for nutritional purposes, but because of their increased size, their activity proves to be far harsher on the trees. In addition, the mushrooms tend to act with other mushrooms in a hive-like manner during feeding periods, resulting in many Parasect feeding on the same tree at one time; if the tree dies as a result of their feeding, the Parasect simply move on to the next closest tree. This also means that Parasect have little in the way of independent thought even in regards to the survival of their species. When Parasect lay eggs, they tend to keep careful watch over them, but not of their own free will; the moment their eggs hatch, the mushroom forces them to instantly douse their young in spores, thus ensuring the mushroom's survival through its host's descendants. As with Paras, though, the mushroom does give its host the advantage of utilizing the parasite's spores as a weapon. As a result of their increased size, these spores are far more toxic and dangerous than what Paras can produce (the larger the mushroom is, the more toxic the spores are), but they still retain the medicinal qualities of normal tochukaso mushrooms; in particular, the spores of Parasect, when steeped and boiled down, are popular ingredients in various types of herbal medication in Japan and especially China (though those that come from the Alola region tend to be inferior in quality due to the climate of the region). It is, however, important to note that the usage of the mushroom in combat is the only area where Parasect still maintain control over their bodies; in addition, the increased lethality of their mushroom's spores allows them to utilize attacks that Paras normally cannot learn, such as the deadly Cross Poison attack, to make the most of their offensive stats.
While they might not have much in the way of intelligence or personality, Parasect are still dangerous creatures that can easily take down other life forms with the toxic spores of their parasitic mushrooms. Even with their extreme type disadvantages, Parasect are powerful fighters that willingly give all they've got to win every fight, though it would probably be more accurate to say that the mushrooms give all they've got to win. Bug and Grass-type enthusiast should definitely think about picking up one of these strange critters as soon as possible; just make sure that you keep them nice and moist, or you may find yourself inhaling a cloud of spores from a very unhappy mushroom!
Professor Wormwood
When Paras finally begin to develop into their adult form, the tochukaso mushrooms on their backs mutate and fully integrate themselves into their host's nervous system, fusing into a single mushroom in the process. The sudden and rapid mutation stunts the physical development of Paras dramatically, preventing them from reaching any sort of adult form; instead, their body portions simply grow to grotesque sizes, essentially transforming them into overgrown nymphs. In turn, the parasitic mushroom grows to a ridiculous size, becoming far larger than the host supporting it. As a result of its full integration into the nervous systems of Paras, the mushroom takes complete control over its host and most of its organ systems cease to function, turning it into a zombie of sorts (which is ironically depicted accurately by their seemingly blank eyes); at this point, Paras have completed their 'evolution' into Parasect and are completely incapable of ever losing their mushrooms again without being reduced to an unmoving husk and dying in the process.
Because they are driven by their mushroom and not their own minds, Parasect live within dark, damp areas that are beneficial to the mushroom's survival; not surprisingly, this often puts them into direct territorial disputes with Shiinotic. They still suck juice from the trunks and roots of trees for nutritional purposes, but because of their increased size, their activity proves to be far harsher on the trees. In addition, the mushrooms tend to act with other mushrooms in a hive-like manner during feeding periods, resulting in many Parasect feeding on the same tree at one time; if the tree dies as a result of their feeding, the Parasect simply move on to the next closest tree. This also means that Parasect have little in the way of independent thought even in regards to the survival of their species. When Parasect lay eggs, they tend to keep careful watch over them, but not of their own free will; the moment their eggs hatch, the mushroom forces them to instantly douse their young in spores, thus ensuring the mushroom's survival through its host's descendants. As with Paras, though, the mushroom does give its host the advantage of utilizing the parasite's spores as a weapon. As a result of their increased size, these spores are far more toxic and dangerous than what Paras can produce (the larger the mushroom is, the more toxic the spores are), but they still retain the medicinal qualities of normal tochukaso mushrooms; in particular, the spores of Parasect, when steeped and boiled down, are popular ingredients in various types of herbal medication in Japan and especially China (though those that come from the Alola region tend to be inferior in quality due to the climate of the region). It is, however, important to note that the usage of the mushroom in combat is the only area where Parasect still maintain control over their bodies; in addition, the increased lethality of their mushroom's spores allows them to utilize attacks that Paras normally cannot learn, such as the deadly Cross Poison attack, to make the most of their offensive stats.
While they might not have much in the way of intelligence or personality, Parasect are still dangerous creatures that can easily take down other life forms with the toxic spores of their parasitic mushrooms. Even with their extreme type disadvantages, Parasect are powerful fighters that willingly give all they've got to win every fight, though it would probably be more accurate to say that the mushrooms give all they've got to win. Bug and Grass-type enthusiast should definitely think about picking up one of these strange critters as soon as possible; just make sure that you keep them nice and moist, or you may find yourself inhaling a cloud of spores from a very unhappy mushroom!
Professor Wormwood
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I remember seeing in the Alolan Pokédex that Paras in Alola have weaker mushrooms due to the climate. Does this mean that some of them may not evolve into Parasect if they avoid battling?