
Parasect is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with an HP of 60. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is card number 41 in the Jungle set, part of the vintage…
Parasect is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Jungle set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 41/64 and is classified as Uncommon. The Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.”.
Card name: Parasect
Card number: 41/64
Set: Jungle
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 60
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: June 16, 1999
National Pokédex number: 47
Parasect is most often collected as part of a complete Jungle set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Parasect was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Parasect is about $3.40. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Jungle set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Jungle set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Parasect is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 1,884 copies of this card, of which 412 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 21.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Parasect sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,884 copies to date.
Parasect appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 27 (around $31.30), FireRed & LeafGreen 43 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Parasect pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Jungle set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Jungle set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.40; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Parasect is from the Jungle set (Base series), numbered 41/64 with the Uncommon rarity.
Parasect is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $3.40, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1,884 copies so far, with about 21.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 1,884 copies, of which 412 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 21.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Parasect sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
Yes. Parasect appears on 23 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.