| National № | 046 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Grass |
| Species | Mushroom Pokémon |
| Height | 1′0″ (0.30m) |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Abilities | Dry Skin Effect Spore Damp (Dream World) |
| Local № | 046 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 070 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 070 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Parasu |
| Egg Groups | Bug, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Paras are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| 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 |
| Red Blue LeafGreen |
Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
| Gold HeartGold |
It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back. |
| Silver | As its body grows large, oriental mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. |
| Crystal | The tochukaso growing on this POKéMON’s back orders it to extract juice from tree trunks. |
| Ruby | PARAS has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from the BUG POKéMON host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life. |
| Sapphire | PARAS has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from this BUG POKéMON host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life. |
| Emerald | A PARAS has parasitic tochukaso mushrooms growing on its back. They grow by drawing nutrients from the host. They are valued as a medicine for long life. |
| FireRed | Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS. |
| SoulSilver | As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. |
Paras learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 6 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 11 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 17 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 20 | 95 |
| 22 | Spore | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 27 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 33 | Growth | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 38 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 43 | Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 49 | Rage Powder | Bug | Status | - | - |
| 54 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Paras learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | PoisonPowder | Poison | Status | - | 75 |
| 6 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | - | 75 |
| 11 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 17 | Spore | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| 22 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 27 | Growth | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 38 | Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | - | - |
| 43 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Paras learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Paras egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Leech Seed | Grass | Status | - | 90 |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Cross Poison | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Paras learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Paras egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| Cross Poison | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Paras can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | - | - |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| After You | Normal | Status | - | - |
Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 |
Paras is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Gold Silver |
Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, National Park |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Ilex Forest |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Moon |
| Pearl Diamond |
Great Marsh |
| Platinum | Great Marsh |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, National Park |
| White Black |
Route 11 |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum