Paras #046

Paras overview

Paras is a dual Bug and Grass type Mushroom Pokémon and holds number #46 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.3 m tall and weighs 5.4 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.

Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as paras matures. Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off.

Paras base stats

With a base stat total of 285, Paras's standout attribute is its Attack (70).

Low Speed means it usually moves second, so it relies on bulk and physical power rather than outpacing opponents.

Paras base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	35
Attack	70
Defense	55
Sp. Attack	45
Sp. Defense	55
Speed	25
Total	285

Paras abilities

Paras can have one of two standard abilities: Effect Spore and Dry Skin.

Its hidden ability, Damp, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Paras type matchups

Defensively, Paras takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Rock, Poison, Bug and Ice moves, and is especially vulnerable to Flying and Fire attacks, which deal four times damage.

It resists Grass, Ground, Fighting, Water and Electric attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Flying	×4
Fire	×4
Rock	×2
Poison	×2
Bug	×2
Ice	×2
Grass	×0.25
Ground	×0.25
Fighting	×0.5
Water	×0.5
Electric	×0.5

Paras evolution

Paras belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Paras → Parasect (Level 24).

Paras training and breeding

With a capture rate of 190, Paras is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Bug and Plant egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Absorb, Scratch and Sleep Powder, and it can learn 87 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Absorb
1	Scratch
2	Sleep Powder
4	Stun Spore
6	Poison Powder
11	Leech Life
12	Growth
15	Fury Swipes
15	Venoshock
17	Fury Cutter
17	Spore
19	Slash

Frequently asked questions about Paras