Question 1

What is the current market value of Paras #85?

Accepted Answer

For Paras in Base Set 2, the current reference price is $0.36. Week-over-week movement is lower by 21.7%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.52) by 30.2%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.36 to $0.79 (119% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Paras #85 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 21.7% over 7 days, with the card now 54% below its 90-day high. With a 119% 90-day spread ($0.36-$0.79), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 30.2% below its 30-day reference ($0.52). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Paras #85 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Paras appears in Base Set 2, released in 2000. The printed flavor text states: "Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Scratch" and "Spore". Fire weakness applies to this print. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Paras cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Paras often benchmark it against other Paras cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.13 and $1.78 (1269% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.56), this card is -35%. Notable alternatives include Paras #59 (Jungle) at $0.49, Paras #92 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.25, Paras #99 (Aquapolis) at $1.78, and Paras #72 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $0.40.

Question 5

What set is Paras #85 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base Set 2 was released in 2000. Series classification for this set is Base. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base Set 2 checklist, Paras occupies position #85 as a Common card.

Paras #85

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