Paras
#70 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon
Paras
#70 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Total
285
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Paras
Mushroom Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #70 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 57 |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Paras #70 | Level 24 | ![]() Parasect #71 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | In the morning |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | At night |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | In the morning |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | At night |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | - |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 1% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (2F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (2F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | In the morning |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | At night |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | In the morning |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | At night |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 4% | - |
Ilex Forest | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 1% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (2F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Mt. Moon Mount Moon (2F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 5% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 10% | During the day |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| 6 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. |
| 6 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. |
| 11 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 17 | Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| 22 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 27 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. |
| 33 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 38 | Aromatherapy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| 43 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. |
| 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. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 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 tough fists, etc. 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 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’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. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. |
Breeding
| 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 foe. If the foe 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 that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. |
| Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat. |
| Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
Traits
Effect Spore
Ability Slot 1
Contact may paralyze, poison, or cause 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.












































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