Paras

Pokédex data

National № 0046
Type
Bug
Grass
Species Mushroom Pokémon
Abilities 1. Effect Spore
2. Dry Skin
Damp (hidden ability)
Local № 046 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
070 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
046 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
070 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
147 (Sun/Moon)
180 (U.Sun/U.Moon)
046 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
053 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate190
Base Friendship 70 (Higher than normal)
Base Exp.57
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug, Grass
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4864–5140 steps)

Base stats

HP 35
180 274
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 55
103 229
Sp. Atk 45
85 207
Sp. Def 55
103 229
Speed 25
49 163
Total285MinMax
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0046
Paras
Bug · Grass
(Level 24)
#0047
Parasect
Bug · Grass

Paras changes

Moves learned by Paras

In other generations

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
13Stun Spore
grass
75
20Leech Life
bug
80100
27Spore
grass
100
34Slash
normal
70100
41Growth
normal
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Swords Dance
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Body Slam
normal
85100
09Take Down
normal
9085
10Double-Edge
normal
120100
20Rage
normal
20100
21Mega Drain
grass
40100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mimic
normal
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Bide
normal
40Skull Bash
normal
130100
44Rest
psychic
50Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
13Stun Spore
grass
75
20Leech Life
bug
80100
27Spore
grass
100
34Slash
normal
70100
41Growth
normal
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Swords Dance
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Body Slam
normal
85100
09Take Down
normal
9085
10Double-Edge
normal
120100
20Rage
normal
20100
21Mega Drain
grass
40100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Mimic
normal
32Double Team
normal
33Reflect
psychic
34Bide
normal
40Skull Bash
normal
130100
44Rest
psychic
50Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Light Screen
psychic
Flail
normal
100
False Swipe
normal
40100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Curse
ghost
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Fury Cutter
bug
4095
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Light Screen
psychic
Flail
normal
100
False Swipe
normal
40100
Pursuit
dark
40100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
03Curse
ghost
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Sweet Scent
normal
100
13Snore
normal
50100
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Fury Cutter
bug
4095
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
49Aromatherapy
grass
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
False Swipe
normal
40100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Light Screen
psychic
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
49Aromatherapy
grass
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
False Swipe
normal
40100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Light Screen
psychic
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Swords Dance
normal
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Endure
normal
Swagger
normal
85
Fury Cutter
bug
4095
Sleep Talk
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
49Aromatherapy
grass
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
False Swipe
normal
40100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Light Screen
psychic
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Swords Dance
normal
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
49Aromatherapy
grass
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
7Stun Spore
grass
75
13Poison Powder
poison
75
19Leech Life
bug
80100
25Spore
grass
100
31Slash
normal
70100
37Growth
normal
43Giga Drain
grass
75100
49Aromatherapy
grass
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Substitute
normal
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
05Flash
normal
100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Spore
grass
100
22Slash
normal
70100
27Growth
normal
33Giga Drain
grass
75100
38Aromatherapy
grass
43X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Light Screen
psychic
False Swipe
normal
40100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
58Endure
normal
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Spore
grass
100
22Slash
normal
70100
27Growth
normal
33Giga Drain
grass
75100
38Aromatherapy
grass
43X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Light Screen
psychic
False Swipe
normal
40100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Fury Cutter
bug
4095
Synthesis
grass
Knock Off
dark
65100
Seed Bomb
grass
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
58Endure
normal
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Spore
grass
100
22Slash
normal
70100
27Growth
normal
33Giga Drain
grass
75100
38Aromatherapy
grass
43X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Light Screen
psychic
False Swipe
normal
40100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
String Shot
bug
95
Snore
normal
50100
Fury Cutter
bug
4095
Synthesis
grass
Knock Off
dark
65100
Worry Seed
grass
100
Seed Bomb
grass
80100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Bullet Seed
grass
25100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
17Protect
normal
19Giga Drain
grass
75100
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
58Endure
normal
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
78Captivate
normal
100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Hone Claws
dark
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Sleep Talk
normal
Synthesis
grass
Knock Off
dark
65100
Worry Seed
grass
100
Seed Bomb
grass
80100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
After You
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Hone Claws
dark
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Wide Guard
rock
Rototiller
ground
Fell Stinger
bug
50100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Hone Claws
dark
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
96Nature Power
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Leech Life
bug
80100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Wide Guard
rock
Rototiller
ground
Fell Stinger
bug
50100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Synthesis
grass
Knock Off
dark
65100
Worry Seed
grass
100
Seed Bomb
grass
80100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
After You
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Cut
normal
5095
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Hone Claws
dark
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Dig
ground
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
70Flash
normal
100
75Swords Dance
normal
76Struggle Bug
bug
50100
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
94Secret Power
normal
70100
96Nature Power
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Absorb
grass
20100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Wide Guard
rock
Rototiller
ground
Fell Stinger
bug
50100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Leech Life
bug
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
75Swords Dance
normal
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
96Nature Power
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Absorb
grass
20100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Endure
normal
Pursuit
dark
40100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Natural Gift
normal
100
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Wide Guard
rock
Rototiller
ground
Fell Stinger
bug
50100
Grassy Terrain
grass
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Snore
normal
50100
Giga Drain
grass
75100
Synthesis
grass
Knock Off
dark
65100
Worry Seed
grass
100
Seed Bomb
grass
80100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
After You
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
06Toxic
poison
90
09Venoshock
poison
65100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
16Light Screen
psychic
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
28Leech Life
bug
80100
31Brick Break
fighting
75100
32Double Team
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
40Aerial Ace
flying
60
42Facade
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
53Energy Ball
grass
90100
54False Swipe
normal
40100
75Swords Dance
normal
81X-Scissor
bug
80100
86Grass Knot
grass
100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
96Nature Power
normal
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
2Sleep Powder
grass
75
4Stun Spore
grass
75
6Poison Powder
poison
75
9Absorb
grass
20100
12Growth
normal
15Fury Swipes
normal
1880
19Slash
normal
70100
23Leech Life
bug
80100
27Spore
grass
100
31X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Headbutt
normal
70100
05Rest
psychic
06Light Screen
psychic
07Protect
normal
08Substitute
normal
09Reflect
psychic
10Dig
ground
80100
12Facade
normal
70100
13Brick Break
fighting
75100
24X-Scissor
bug
80100
27Toxic
poison
90
45Solar Beam
grass
120100
52Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
53Mega Drain
grass
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Scratch
normal
40100
6Poison Powder
poison
75
6Stun Spore
grass
75
11Absorb
grass
20100
17Fury Cutter
bug
4095
22Spore
grass
100
27Slash
normal
70100
33Growth
normal
38Giga Drain
grass
75100
43Aromatherapy
grass
49Rage Powder
bug
54X-Scissor
bug
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Psybeam
psychic
65100
Counter
fighting
100
Leech Seed
grass
90
Agility
psychic
Screech
normal
85
Flail
normal
100
Sweet Scent
normal
100
Metal Claw
steel
5095
Cross Poison
poison
70100
Bug Bite
bug
60100
Wide Guard
rock
Fell Stinger
bug
50100
Grassy Terrain
grass
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Paras can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Swords Dance
normal
00Solar Beam
grass
120100
00Dig
ground
80100
00Double Team
normal
00Light Screen
psychic
00Flash
normal
100
00Rest
psychic
00Substitute
normal
00Thief
dark
60100
00Protect
normal
00Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
00Giga Drain
grass
75100
00Endure
normal
00False Swipe
normal
40100
00Swagger
normal
85
00Attract
normal
100
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Sunny Day
fire
00Facade
normal
70100
00Brick Break
fighting
75100
00Bullet Seed
grass
25100
00Aerial Ace
flying
60
00X-Scissor
bug
80100
00Grass Knot
grass
100
93Cut
normal
5095
98Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Paras sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

Pokédex entries

Red Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw­ ing nutrients from the bug host.
Blue Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw­ ing nutrients from the bug host.
Yellow Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
Gold It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
Silver As its body grows large, oriental mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back.
Crystal The tochukaso growing on this POKéMON's back orders it to extract juice from tree trunks.
Ruby PARAS has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from the BUG POKéMON host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.
LeafGreen Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host.
Diamond Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS.
Pearl Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS.
Platinum Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS.
HeartGold It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
SoulSilver As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back.
Black Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
White Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
Black 2 Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
White 2 Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
X Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.
Y Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Sun No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes.
Moon Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life.
Ultra Sun 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.
Ultra Moon The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off.
Let's Go, Pikachu! Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
Let's Go, Eevee! Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.
Legends: Arceus Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as Paras matures.

Other languages

English Paras
Italian Paras
Spanish Paras
German Paras
French Paras
Chinese 派拉斯
Korean 파라스
Japanese パラス
English Mushroom Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Fungo
Spanish Pokémon Hongo
German Pilz
French Pokémon Champignon
Chinese 蘑菇寶可夢
Korean 버섯포켓몬
Japanese きのこポケモン