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Paras in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#180 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Paras in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

Whether it’s due to a lack of moisture or a lack of nutrients, in Alola the mushrooms on Paras don’t grow up quite right.

Ultra Moon

The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off.

Pokémon details

Types

BugGrass

Category

Mushroom Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0046

Pokédex

#180

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
Alola #180Akala #81Ula'ula #72
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

#180

Level 24

Parasect

Parasect

#181

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Brooklet Hill

Brooklet Hill — Main Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave14-1720%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — North

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — South

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — West

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — North

Walking in tall grass or a cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave14-1720%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 cave19-2210%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — North

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — South

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Lush Jungle

Lush Jungle — West

SOS ally encounter19-22-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Ultra Moon
5%
Ultra Sun
5%
Ultra Moon
50%
Ultra Sun
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 that poisons the target.

Poison-7535
6Stun Spore

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

Grass-7530
11Absorb

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

Grass2010025
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 in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
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. It lowers the power of Water-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

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Leech Life

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

Bug8010010
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

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

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 to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
TM54False Swipe

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

Normal4010040
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
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-8515
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
TM96Nature Power

This attack 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

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

This attack 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 drastically.

Bug5010025
Flail

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

Normal-10015
Grassy Terrain

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.

Grass--10
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

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s 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.

Normal-10020
Wide Guard

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

Rock--10

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Bullet Seed

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

Grass2510030

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Captivate

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

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Hone Claws

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

Dark--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mega Drain

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

Grass4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mimic

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

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

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

Normal--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Reflect

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

Psychic--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal13010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

String Shot

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

Bug-9540

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Struggle Bug

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

Bug5010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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 harsh sunlight, 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-type moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water-type 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, Mind Blown and Aftermath damage.

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