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Paras

#46 in the X and Y Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Pokémon X

Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.

Pokémon Y

Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

BugGrass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

57
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Paras

Paras

#46

Level 24

Parasect

Parasect

#47

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Vileplume

Parasect

Paras normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Paras sprite

Shiny

Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

#46
BugGrass

Height

0.3 m

Weight

5.4 kg

Base XP

57

Abilities

Effect SporeDry SkinDamp

HP

35

Attack

70

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

45

Sp. Def

55

Speed

25

Total

285

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

FireFlying

Takes 2× from

IcePoisonBugRock

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

GrassGround

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricFighting
Big MushroomBig Mushroom
Pokémon X: 5%
Pokémon Y: 5%
Pokémon X: 50%
Pokémon Y: 50%
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

6Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

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

6Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

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

11Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

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

17Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

22SporeGrassStatus-10015

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

27SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

33GrowthNormalStatus--20

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

38Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

43AromatherapyGrassStatus--5

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

49Rage PowderBugStatus--20

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

54X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

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

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

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

EndureNormalStatus--10

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

Fell StingerBugPhysical3010025

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

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

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

Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

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

RototillerGroundStatus--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.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

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

Wide GuardRockStatus--10

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.

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

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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X/Y / Pokédex

Paras

Paras

#46 in the X and Y Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Pokémon X

Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.

Pokémon Y

Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

BugGrass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

57
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Paras

Paras

#46

Level 24

Parasect

Parasect

#47

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1

Vileplume

Parasect

Paras normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Paras sprite

Shiny

Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

#46
BugGrass

Height

0.3 m

Weight

5.4 kg

Base XP

57

Abilities

Effect SporeDry SkinDamp

HP

35

Attack

70

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

45

Sp. Def

55

Speed

25

Total

285

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

FireFlying

Takes 2× from

IcePoisonBugRock

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

GrassGround

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricFighting
Big MushroomBig Mushroom
Pokémon X: 5%
Pokémon Y: 5%
Pokémon X: 50%
Pokémon Y: 50%
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

6Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

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

6Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

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

11Leech LifeBugPhysical2010015

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

17Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

22SporeGrassStatus-10015

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

27SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

33GrowthNormalStatus--20

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

38Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

43AromatherapyGrassStatus--5

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

49Rage PowderBugStatus--20

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

54X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

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

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

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

EndureNormalStatus--10

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

Fell StingerBugPhysical3010025

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

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

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

Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

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

RototillerGroundStatus--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.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

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

Wide GuardRockStatus--10

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.

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

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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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.