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Erika’s Paras 71/132

Name: Erika's Paras #71 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-71
Price: 2.6 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.2 packs (13.9%) Evolves To: Parasect

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

2.60 $0.10 (4.00%)

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unlimited

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1.15 $0.22 (23.66%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	108.83	13.92%	x42
PSA9	26.47	—	x10
PSA8	14.95	—	x5.8
PSA7	16.25	—	x6.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	35.36	—	x31
PSA9	15.40	—	x13

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Zebstrika, Paras
National Pokédex #46
Card Number 71/132
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Evolves To
Parasect
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Irongrip10
Poison Spore
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Paras emerging cautiously from a dim, dense forest, its mushroom caps glowing softly as it clutches the forest floor with pincers, blending seamlessly with the autumnal, shadowy surroundings.

Playability Overview

Erika's Paras offers strategic value by potentially poisoning multiple opponent's Pokémon while dealing consistent damage, but its low HP and reliance on coin flips make it a risky early-game disruptor.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Mushroom GroveErika's Paras has such a charming forest vibe! The background with trees gives it a cozy, woodland feel. This card would fit perfectly on a "Nature's Wonders" page, especially alongside other Bug and Grass types. Pair it with cards like Butterfree or Oddish for a delightful, thematic display that highlights the beauty of the forest.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Whimsical / Earthy Tones / Bug Life / Poisonous Fun