Paras

#147 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Vileplume Parasect

Pokédex entries

Sun

No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes.

Moon

Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

4×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #147Akala #74Ula'ula #66
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	57

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug Grass
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Paras #147	Level 24	Parasect #148

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	30%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Brooklet Hill Brooklet Hill — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14-17	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Brooklet Hill Brooklet Hill — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14-17	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	30%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of paras; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Big Mushroom

Moon

Sun

Tiny Mushroom

Moon

50%

Sun

50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
6	Poison Powder	Status	-	75	35	The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
6	Stun Spore	Status	-	75	30	The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
11	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
17	Fury Cutter	Physical	40	95	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
22	Spore	Status	-	100	15	The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
27	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33	Growth	Status	-	-	20	The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
38	Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
43	Aromatherapy	Status	-	-	5	The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.
49	Rage Powder	Status	-	-	20	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
54	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Venoshock	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Leech Life	Physical	80	100	10	The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	90	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM54	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM96	Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM100	Confide	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.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target 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 with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fell Stinger	Physical	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
Rototiller	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	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.
Wide Guard	Status	-	-	10	The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
After You	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
After You	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bullet Seed	Physical	25	100	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Grassy Terrain	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass type-moves.
Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	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.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	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.
Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Reflect	Status	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Struggle Bug	Special	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may inflict poison, sleep, or paralysis on its attacker.

Has a 30% chance of inflicting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Dry Skin

Ability Slot 2

Restores HP in rain or when hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in sunshine, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.

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 explosive moves such as Self-Destruct by dampening its surroundings.

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

National Dex #45

Vileplume

#148

Parasect

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