Paras
#46 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon
Pokémon Black
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
Pokémon White
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
Pokédexes
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Steps to Hatch
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Paras #46 | Level 24 | ![]() Parasect #47 |

Normal

Shiny
Paras
Mushroom Pokémon


HP
35
Attack
70
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
55
Speed
25
Total
285
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 4× from


Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0.25× from


Takes 0.5× from



| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| 6 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. |
| 6 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| 11 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 17 | Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 95 | 20 | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| 22 | Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| 27 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 33 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 38 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 43 | Aromatherapy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| 49 | Rage Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user. |
| 54 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Cross Poison | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Effect Spore
Ability Slot 1
Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry Skin
Ability Slot 2
Reduces HP if it is hot. Water restores HP.
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.
Damp
Hidden Ability
Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
























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