Paras

#0046 in the National Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Vileplume Parasect

Pokémon details

Types

Bug Grass

Category

Mushroom Pokémon

Abilities

Effect Spore Dry Skin DampHidden

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0046

Games

See all 20 games

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.

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

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 requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Paras #0046	Level 24	Parasect #0047

Paras sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Main Series

Legends: Arceus

2022

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Shiny Paras in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Shiny Paras in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Shiny Paras in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Shiny Paras in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Shiny Paras in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Emerald

2004

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Shiny Paras in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Crystal

2000

Gold & Silver

1999

Yellow

1998

Red & Blue

1996

Pick a game to see what Paras learns there.

Game

Paras in Legends: Arceus

Moves Paras learns by leveling up in Legends: Arceus.


Start	Absorb The user attacks by draining the target’s nutrients. Some of the damage dealt to the target is absorbed by the user to restore their own HP.	Grass	30	100	20
5	Stun Spore The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.	Grass	-	80	20
9	Poison Powder The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.	Poison	-	80	20
15	Venoshock The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid to inflict damage. This move’s power is doubled if the target has a status condition.	Poison	65	100	15
21	Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	Normal	70	100	15
29	Spore The user scatters a burst of spores that makes the target drowsy.	Grass	-	100	10
37	X-Scissor The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.	Bug	80	100	10
47	Energy Ball The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.	Grass	80	100	10