Paras

#0046 in the National Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Paras

#0046 in the National Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

180

274

Attack

130

262

Defense

103

229

Sp. Atk

207

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

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.

Vileplume

Parasect

Normal

Shiny

Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

#0046

Bug Grass

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)

Abilities

Effect Spore Dry Skin DampHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

4×

Flying

4×

Ice

2×

Poison

2×

Bug

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Ground

0.25×

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Paras #0046	Level 24	Parasect #0047

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
2	Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	-	75	15	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
11	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
13	Stun Spore	Grass	Status	-	75	30	A move that may paralyze the foe.
13	Poison Powder	Poison	Status	-	75	35	A move that may poison the foe.
15	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
20	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
27	Spore	Grass	Status	-	100	15	A move that induces sleep.
34	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
41	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Raises the SPCL. ATK rating.
43	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
43	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
49	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	-	-	5	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
49	Rage Powder	Bug	Status	-	-	20	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100	15	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95	20	Successive hits raise power.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	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.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Bug Bite	Bug	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	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Cross Poison	Poison	Physical	70	100	20	A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Fell Stinger	Bug	Physical	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Grassy Terrain	Grass	Status	-	-	10	The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90	10	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Rototiller	Ground	Status	-	-	10	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Reduces the foe's evasiveness.
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	-	-	10	The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.