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Paras in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#46 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Paras in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Types

BugGrass

Category

Mushroom Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0046

Paras in Other Games

National Dex page

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Paras, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
57

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Paras

#46

Level 24

Parasect

Parasect

#47

Wild encounter

Found as a hidden Pokémon in the grass of Petalburg Woods.

Alpha Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Petalburg Woods

DexNav hidden Pokémon6-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Omega Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Petalburg Woods

DexNav hidden Pokémon6-

Foreign hidden Pokémon become available to DexNav after resolving the Groudon/Kyogre crisis; obtaining the National Pokédex itself is not required. Levels shown are the base encounter-table levels, not a promise of every DexNav search level.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%
Alpha Sapphire
50%
Omega Ruby
50%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
6Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison-7535
6Stun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

Grass-7530
11Leech Life

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug2010015
17Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
22Spore

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

Grass-10015
27Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
33Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20
38Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
43Aromatherapy

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

Grass--5
49Rage Powder

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Bug--20
54X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM70Flash

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

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM81X-Scissor

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

Bug8010015
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM96Nature Power

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15
Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020
Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Seed Bomb

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

Grass8010015
Snore

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

Normal5010015
Synthesis

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

Grass--5
Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Cross Poison

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison7010020
Endure

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

Normal--10
Fell Stinger

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.

Bug3010025
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
Metal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
Psybeam

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

Psychic6510020
Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
Rototiller

Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

Ground--10
Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
Sweet Scent

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.

Normal-10020
Wide Guard

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Rock--10

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.

Contact may poison, paralyze or put an attacker to sleep; powder protections prevent it.

Dry Skin

Ability Slot 2

Reduces HP if it’s 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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