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| [[File:Paras Mushroom.png|thumb|left|200px|Paras removing its {{wp|tochukaso}}]] | | [[File:Paras Mushroom.png|thumb|left|200px|Paras removing its {{wp|tochukaso}}]] |
| Paras is a {{wp|coconut crab}}-shaped {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with an insectoid body|insectoid}} creature, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as {{wp|Caterpillar fungus|tochukaso}} growing from its back. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back. The tochukaso can be removed at any time, although researchers suggest that Paras only do so under extreme measures. | | Paras is an {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with an insectoid body|insectoid}} creature resembling the nymph stage of a {{wp|cicada}}, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as {{wp|Caterpillar fungus|tochukaso}} growing from its back. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back. The tochukaso can be removed at any time, although researchers suggest that Paras only do so under extreme measures. |
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| Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense. | | Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense. |
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| {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Paras and Parasect}} | | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Paras and Parasect}} |
| There are many forms of fungus that grow on insects, any one of which could have inspired Paras's design, like the ''{{wp|Entomophthora muscae}}'', which grows on the back of the common {{wp|housefly}}. As for the insect itself, it bears a resemblance to a cicada larva, more so than {{p|Nincada}}. | | There are many forms of fungus that grow on insects, any one of which could have inspired Paras's design, like the ''{{wp|Entomophthora muscae}}'', which grows on the back of the common {{wp|housefly}}. As for the insect itself, it bears a resemblance to a cicada nymph, more so than {{p|Nincada}}. |
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Height
1'00" Imperial
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0.3 m Metric
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1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
11.9 lbs. Imperial
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5.4 kg Metric
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11.9 lbs./5.4 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 1
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 70
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Battle Exp.: 701*
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Paras (Japanese: パラス Paras) is a dual-type Bug/Grass Pokémon.
It evolves into Parasect starting at level 24.
Biology
Physiology
Paras is an insectoid creature resembling the nymph stage of a cicada, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as tochukaso growing from its back. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back. The tochukaso can be removed at any time, although researchers suggest that Paras only do so under extreme measures.
Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense.
Paras may have long life spans, because the tochukaso is known for having properties that are beneficial for longevity.
The mushrooms on Paras's back are often prized by collectors.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
The mushrooms growing out of its back will release irritating spores that can paralyze, poison, or induce sleep in its foes.
Behavior
The mushrooms on its back have a very commanding influence over Paras and order it to extract juice from tree trunks. It is also very timid as shown in the anime when it runs away from a battle with a Charmeleon.
Habitat
Paras can often be found in caves, since sunlight and dry air hurt their skin. They can also thrive in damp forests with high amounts of humidity where conditions are ideal for fungi. It is most commonly found in Kanto and Johto, but occasionally can be found in Sinnoh and Unova as well.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
It is unknown if Paras eats regular food in the wild or if it gets all of its nutrients from the roots that it sucks, though most of the food is absorbed by the mushrooms on its back. However, they have been known to prey on Weedle.
In the anime
Major appearances
Paras is featured in The Problem with Paras under the ownership of Cassandra. It is extremely weak, but Cassandra needed it to evolve into a Parasect so she can use the giant mushroom to aid in her medical research. It does so towards the end of the episode.
Minor appearances
Paras made its debut in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, in which a group of Paras can be briefly seen removing the mushrooms on their backs. Seymour explained that this behavior was due to someone stringing lights in the caves of Mt. Moon, and implied that this was not good for them.
A Paras also appeared in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village. It was one of the Pokémon in Melanie's care. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Paras appeared in Pokémon Fashion Flash, A Chansey Operation and The Breeding Center Secret.
Multiple Paras were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
Two differently patterned Paras appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
A pink Paras appeared on Pinkan Island in In The Pink.
Paras had a small cameo in Tracey Gets Bugged as one of the Bug Pokémon on Murcott Island.
A Paras was one of the Pokémon stolen by Butch and Cassidy in The Fortune Hunters.
A Paras appeared in The Bug Stops Here where it was chased away by Misty after it scared her.
A Paras belonging to an unnamed competitor appeared in The Grass Route competing in the Grass-type tournament.
A Paras was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?.
Paras also appeared in The Power of One, Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Destiny Deoxys.
A Paras appeared in A Bite to Remember.
A Paras appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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EP044
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Paras
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Ash's Pokédex
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Paras, the Mushroom Pokémon. Rare mushrooms grow on its back.
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EP044
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Paras's type
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Ash's Pokédex
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Paras has qualities of both Bug and Grass Pokémon.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Yellow arc, Super Nerd Miles, disguised as Red, used a Paras to attempt to capture Pika (at that time with Yellow) using its spores alongside his Persian and Marowak.
In the TCG
- Main article: Paras (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
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Stadium
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Grows by sucking nutrients from the roots of trees. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing extracts from the bug host.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
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Silver
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As its body grows large, oriental mushrooms called tochukaso start sprouting out of its back.
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Crystal
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The tochukaso growing on this Pokémon's back orders it to extract juice from tree trunks.
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Stadium 2
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It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Paras has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from this Bug Pokémon host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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A Paras has parasitic tochukaso mushrooms growing on its back. They grow by drawing nutrients from the host. They are valued as a medicine for long life.
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FireRed
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Growing out of the bug's back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.
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LeafGreen
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Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
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SoulSilver
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As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back.
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Generation V
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Black
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Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
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White
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Black 2
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Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
In events
Games
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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List of Generation II Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Paras
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!
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United States
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2003
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5
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Never
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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Total: 285
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Paras
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Paras
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Paras's name was originally "Parasyte". The name was probably abandoned because it was also the official English name of an extremely graphic Japanese horror comic.
- Paras is the only Pokémon with a total EV yield of 1 to evolve at a fixed level directly into a Pokémon with an EV yield of 3, Parasect. In Generation II, the 1 EV yielding Slowpoke, who previously only evolved at Level 37 into the 2 EV yielding Slowbro, gained the ability to evolve directly into the 3 EV yielding Slowking when traded with a King's Rock, and in Generation IV the 1 EV yielding Nosepass was given the 3 EV yielding direct evolution Probopass when gaining a level in Mt. Coronet.
- In Generation I, Poison attacks are super effective against Bug, making Paras and Parasect the only Pokémon to have ever had three 4× weaknesses or double weakness to Poison.
- Due to the Ability Dry Skin, Paras and Parasect are also the only Pokémon to have a 5× weakness (to Fire).
- No other Pokémon has the same Egg Group combination as Paras and its evolution.
- Paras and its evolved form, Parasect, share their species name with Shroomish, Breloom, Foongus, Amoonguss. They are all known as Mushroom Pokémon.
- These are also the only Pokémon that can have the Ability Effect Spore other than as a Hidden Ability.
- Paras can be seen as a parallel to Shroomish. Both of them are Grass-type Pokémon. Paras is exclusive to Pokémon White, while Shroomish is exclusive to Pokémon Black, with both Pokémon found in a Mass Outbreak in the same location in their respective versions. Additionally, both are based on fungi.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
There are many forms of fungus that grow on insects, any one of which could have inspired Paras's design, like the Entomophthora muscae, which grows on the back of the common housefly. As for the insect itself, it bears a resemblance to a cicada nymph, more so than Nincada.
Name origin
Paras is a shortening of parasite, referring to the parasitic mushroom growing on its back.
In other languages
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Title
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Japanese
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パラス Paras
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From parasite
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French
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Paras
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Paras
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Paras
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Paras
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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파라스 Paraseu
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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派拉斯 Pàilāsī
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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蘑菇蟲 Mòhgūchùhng
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Literally "Mushroom bug"
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Notes
External links