46: Paras

Essentials

Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

Abilities

Effect Spore: Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry Skin: Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Hidden Ability

Damp: Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 46
Kanto: 46
Original Johto: 70
Updated Johto: 70
Original Alola: 147
Original Akala: 74
Original Ula'ula: 66
Updated Alola: 180
Updated Akala: 81
Updated Ula'ula: 72

Names

Japanese: パラス (parasu)
: パラス
Official roomaji: Paras
Korean: 파라스
Chinese: 派拉斯
: 派拉斯
French: Paras
German: Paras
Spanish: Paras
Italian: Paras

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Bug
Grass

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
		nothing
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
	1%	Balm Mushroom
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
		nothing
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom

Evolution

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Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Paras	Parasect Level up, starting at level 24

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	35	4.5	243	274
Attack	70	42.7	208	239
Defense	55	29.3	178	209
Special Attack	45	21.0	158	189
Special Defense	55	30.1	178	209
Speed	25	4.7	118	149
Total	285	9.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/11/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.

: Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.
: Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
: 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.

: No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes.
: Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life.
: Whether it’s due to a lack of moisture or a lack of nutrients, in Alola the mushrooms on Paras don’t grow up quite right.
: The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mushroom Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

0'11.8"
0.3 m

Weight

11.9 lb
5.4 kg

Locations

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Blue

Yellow

Gold

Silver

Crystal

FireRed

LeafGreen

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 30
Rate: 50

Moves

Bug and Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Paras's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
13	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	Stun Spore			30	—	75%		Paralyzes the target.
	13	13	13	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	Poison Powder			35	—	75%		Poisons the target.
									11	11	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
20	19	19	19	11	11	11	11	11			Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						17	17	17	17	17	Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
27	25	25	25	17	17	22	22	22	22	22	Spore			15	—	100%		Puts the target to sleep.
34	31	31	31	22	22	27	27	27	27	27	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
41	37	37	37	27	27	33	33	33	33	33	Growth			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
	43	43	43	33	33	38	38	38	38	38	Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
			49	38	38	43	43	43	43	43	Aromatherapy			5	—	—		Cures the entire party of major status effects.
						49	49	49	49	49	Rage Powder			20	—	—	2	Redirects the target's single-target effects to the user for this turn.
				43	43	54	54	54	54	54	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
											Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
											Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
											Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
											Cross Poison			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.
											Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
											False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
											Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
											Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
											Grassy Terrain			10	—	—		For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.
											Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
											Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
											Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
											Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
											Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
											Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
											Rototiller			10	—	—		Raises the Attack and Special Attack of all Grass Pokémon in battle.
											Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
											Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
											Wide Guard			10	—	—	3	Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
											After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
											Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
											Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
											Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
											Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
											Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
											Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
											Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
											Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
											Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
											Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
											Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
											Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
											String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
											Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
											Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
											Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
											Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
											Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
											Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	03	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
03											Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
						09	09	09	09	09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
			09	09	09						Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	08	08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
						16	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
	12	12									Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
	13	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	19	19	19	19	19						Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	20	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
08											Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09											Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10											Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
20											Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
21											Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
									28	28	Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31											Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	34	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
33											Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34											Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
40											Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
	49	49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				53	53	53	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				54	54	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
				58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
				75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
						76	76	76			Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
				81	81	81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				86	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50				90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							96	96	96	96	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
							100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H5	H5	H5								Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			H6	H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.