Parasect

Set Description:
Dark Phantasma is a dark and mysterious set in the Scarlet & Violet series, focusing on Ghost-, Dark-, and Poison-type Pokémon. It introduces enigmatic and ominous creatures, featuring gloomy environments and gameplay mechanics that exploit status effects and sabotage. This set offers complex strategies for Trainers who enjoy playing on their opponents' nerves.

Card Description:
Parasect is a Bug and Grass-type Pokémon, featured in this set with its dominant parasitic mushroom. The artwork highlights its empty, frightening gaze, symbolizing its body being controlled by the parasite. Surrounded by a dark, swampy setting, Parasect exudes an atmosphere of quiet menace.

History of Parasect:
Parasect evolved from Paras, a once-harmless Pokémon that eventually lost all control of its body, now ruled by the parasitic fungus that grows on its back. This Pokémon is often found in humid forests, where it spreads toxic spores to control the surrounding creatures and expand its territory. Parasect's story is tragic, as it is no longer in control of its own actions, transformed into a puppet by its own parasite.

Abilities and Attacks:
Parasect has attacks like "Toxic Spore", an attack that severely poisons the opponent, and "Life Drain", which allows Parasect to drain his opponent's energy to heal himself. His special ability "Parasitic Control" gives him an advantage in prolonged battles, where he can gradually weaken his opponents while increasing his own stamina.