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Parasect

Parasect

#71 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Parasect

#71 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

80

148

284

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

30

58

174

Total

405

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.

Paras

Venonat

Parasect normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Parasect sprite

Shiny

Parasect

Mushroom Pokémon

#71
BugGrass

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

29.5 kg (65 lbs)

Abilities

Effect SporeDry Skin

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Parasect takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Ice

Poison

Bug

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Ground

0.25×

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #71
EV yield
2 Atk, 1 Def
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
142

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
BugGrass
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Paras

Paras

#70

Level 24

Parasect

Parasect

#71

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

In the morning

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

During the day

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3810%

Radio off, At night

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4020%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4520%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave474%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave471%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

In the morning

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

During the day

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3810%

Radio off, At night

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4020%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4520%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave474%

-

Cerulean Cave

Cerulean Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave471%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Big MushroomBig Mushroom
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%
HeartGold
50%
SoulSilver
50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

StartPoison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.

StartStun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

StartLeech LifeBugPhysical2010015

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartCross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

6Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.

6Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

11Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

17SporeGrassStatus-10015

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

22SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

30GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.

39Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

47AromatherapyGrassStatus--5

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.

55X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical1010030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#70

Paras

#109

Venonat

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