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#0046 · Generation 1

Paras

BugGrass

Explore Paras's stats, moves, habitats, evolutions, and ways to obtain it

Base stats

Hp35
Speed25
Attack70
Defense55
Special Attack45
Special Defense55

Abilities and capture

Abilities
Damp (hidden), Effectspore, Dryskin
Catch rate
190
Base friendship
50
Base experience
57
Egg cycles
20

Biology

Height
3 m
Weight
54 kg
Gender ratio
50% male
Egg groups
Bug, Grass
Can Gigantamax
No

Defensive matchups

Weak to
Fire type×4Ice type×2Poison type×2Flying type×4Bug type×2Rock type×2
Resists
Water type×0.5Electric type×0.5Grass type×0.25Fighting type×0.5Ground type×0.25
Immune to
None

Moves

AttractNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10015 PPIf the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
BideNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
CaptivateNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPIf any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
ConfideNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
CurseGhostStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysicalPower 120Accuracy 10015 PPA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double TeamNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -115 PPBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
Energy BallGrassSpecialPower 90Accuracy 10010 PPThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
FrustrationNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Fury SwipesNormalPhysicalPower 18Accuracy 8015 PPThe user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
HeadbuttNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10015 PPThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hidden PowerWaterSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Mega DrainGrassSpecialPower 40Accuracy 10015 PPA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
MimicNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy -110 PPThe user copies the move last used by the target. The copied move can be used until the user of Mimic leaves the battle.
RageNormalPhysicalPower 20Accuracy 10020 PPAs long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
ReflectPsychicStatusPower 0Accuracy -120 PPA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
ReturnNormalPhysicalPower 0Accuracy 10020 PPThis full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoundNormalSpecialPower 60Accuracy 10015 PPThe user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted.
Secret PowerNormalPhysicalPower 70Accuracy 10020 PPThe additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Skull BashNormalPhysicalPower 130Accuracy 10010 PPThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Sleep PowderGrassStatusPower 0Accuracy 7515 PPThe user scatters a cloud of soporific dust that puts the target to sleep.
SnoreNormalSpecialPower 50Accuracy 10015 PPThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
SwaggerNormalStatusPower 0Accuracy 8515 PPThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Take DownNormalPhysicalPower 90Accuracy 8520 PPA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
ToxicPoisonStatusPower 0Accuracy 9010 PPA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Evolution

ParasectLevel up

Reach level 24

Drops

Red Mushroom · 0-2 · 100%

Coba Berry · 1 · 2.5%

Where to find it

Wild encounterLevels 4-29 · Uncommon · Grounded

Habitats: Lush Caves, Cave Fungal Caves, Cave Underground Jungle

When: Sky light 0 to 7

Not when: Near Shipwreck Coves Lush Shipwreck Cove] · Height Y -41 to 9

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 2Levels 4-29 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Dark Forest, Mushroom Fields, Cave Fungal Caves, Mirage Isles

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 3Levels 4-29 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Inverted Forest, Crimson Forest

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 4Levels 4-29 · Uncommon · Grounded

Habitats: Badlands, Bamboo Jungle, Beach, Birch Forest, Cherry Grove, Cold Ocean, Dark Forest, Deep Cold Ocean and 136 more

When: Near Shipwreck Coves Lush Shipwreck Cove] · Sky light 0 to 7 · Height Y -41 to 9

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Wild encounter 5Levels 1-1 · Common · Grounded

Habitats: Safari Biome

Best climate

Preferred temperature: -112°F to 248°F (-80°C to 120°C)

Other ways to obtain it

Breeding

Breed a female Paras or a female member of its evolution line with a compatible male in the Bug or Grass Egg Groups. Ditto also works

Compatible examples: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree, Weedle, Kakuna