#0046

Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

buggrass

"Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host."

Height

0.3 m

Weight

5.4 kg

Gen

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Quick Answers

Paras is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Mushroom Pokémon.

What type is Paras?

Paras is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon.

What is Paras weak to?

Paras is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attacks. Fire and Flying-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Bug and Grass types are weak to Fire and Flying.

What does Paras resist?

Paras resists Grass, Ground, Water, Electric, and Fighting-type attacks. Grass and Ground-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist those types.

What are Paras's base stats?

Paras has a base stat total of 285. Its highest base stat is Attack at 70. See the full base stat breakdown.

What abilities does Paras have?

Paras can have Effect Spore and Dry Skin as standard abilities, plus Damp as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.

What is Paras's hidden ability?

Paras's Hidden Ability is Damp.

How does Paras evolve?

Paras evolves into Parasect starting at level 24.

Where can you find Paras?

Paras can be encountered in the wild in 24 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.

What moves can Paras learn?

Paras can learn 87 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Paras's complete movepool.

Base Stats

HP35

Attack70

Defense55

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def55

Speed25

Total285

Abilities

Type Matchups

View full type chart →

4× Weak

fireflying

2× Weak

icepoisonbugrock

½× Resists

waterelectricfighting

¼× Resists

grassground

Damage multipliers vs. bug / grass typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.

Evolution Line

Paras#0046

→

Lv 24

Parasect#0047

Battle & Lore Hub

Studying Paras…

Moves · 87 total

Level-Up

16 moves

TM / HM

47 moves

Egg Moves

16 moves

Move Tutor

7 moves

Other

1 moves

Where to find· 34 games

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Red?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Red.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Blue?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Blue.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Yellow?

3 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Middle, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Yellow.

•Kanto Safari Zone Middle
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Gold?

2 spots

Paras can be found in Ilex Forest and Mt Moon 1f in Pokémon Gold.

•Ilex Forest
•Mt Moon 1f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Silver?

2 spots

Paras can be found in Ilex Forest and Mt Moon 1f in Pokémon Silver.

•Ilex Forest
•Mt Moon 1f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Crystal?

2 spots

Paras can be found in Ilex Forest and Mt Moon 1f in Pokémon Crystal.

•Ilex Forest
•Mt Moon 1f

Paras in Pokémon Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon Emerald

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon FireRed?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon FireRed.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon LeafGreen?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon LeafGreen.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

1 spot

Paras can be found in Cipher Key Lair 1f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

•Cipher Key Lair 1f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Diamond?

6 spots

Paras can be found in Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 5, and Great Marsh Area 6 in Pokémon Diamond.

•Great Marsh Area 1
•Great Marsh Area 2
•Great Marsh Area 3
•Great Marsh Area 4
•Great Marsh Area 5
•Great Marsh Area 6

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Pearl?

6 spots

Paras can be found in Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 5, and Great Marsh Area 6 in Pokémon Pearl.

•Great Marsh Area 1
•Great Marsh Area 2
•Great Marsh Area 3
•Great Marsh Area 4
•Great Marsh Area 5
•Great Marsh Area 6

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Platinum?

6 spots

Paras can be found in Great Marsh Area 1, Great Marsh Area 2, Great Marsh Area 3, Great Marsh Area 4, Great Marsh Area 5, and Great Marsh Area 6 in Pokémon Platinum.

•Great Marsh Area 1
•Great Marsh Area 2
•Great Marsh Area 3
•Great Marsh Area 4
•Great Marsh Area 5
•Great Marsh Area 6

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon HeartGold?

6 spots

Paras can be found in Ilex Forest, Johto Safari Zone Peak, Johto Safari Zone Swamp, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon 2f, and National Park in Pokémon HeartGold.

•Ilex Forest
•Johto Safari Zone Peak
•Johto Safari Zone Swamp
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon 2f
•National Park

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon SoulSilver?

6 spots

Paras can be found in Ilex Forest, Johto Safari Zone Peak, Johto Safari Zone Swamp, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon 2f, and National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.

•Ilex Forest
•Johto Safari Zone Peak
•Johto Safari Zone Swamp
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon 2f
•National Park

Paras in Pokémon Black

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon White

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon Black 2

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In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon White 2

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In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon X?

1 spot

Paras can be found in Friend Safari Bug in Pokémon X.

•Friend Safari Bug

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Y?

1 spot

Paras can be found in Friend Safari Bug in Pokémon Y.

•Friend Safari Bug

Paras in Pokémon Omega Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Paras in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Sun?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Alola Route 11, Brooklet Hill North, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West in Pokémon Sun.

•Alola Route 11
•Brooklet Hill North
•Lush Jungle North
•Lush Jungle South
•Lush Jungle West

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Moon?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Alola Route 11, Brooklet Hill North, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West in Pokémon Moon.

•Alola Route 11
•Brooklet Hill North
•Lush Jungle North
•Lush Jungle South
•Lush Jungle West

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Ultra Sun?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Brooklet Hill North, Brooklet Hill South, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West in Pokémon Ultra Sun.

•Brooklet Hill North
•Brooklet Hill South
•Lush Jungle North
•Lush Jungle South
•Lush Jungle West

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Ultra Moon?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Brooklet Hill North, Brooklet Hill South, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, and Lush Jungle West in Pokémon Ultra Moon.

•Brooklet Hill North
•Brooklet Hill South
•Lush Jungle North
•Lush Jungle South
•Lush Jungle West

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?

3 spots

Paras can be found in Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.

•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?

3 spots

Paras can be found in Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.

•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Paras in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Green Japan?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Green Japan.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f

Where can you find Paras in Pokémon Red Japan?

5 spots

Paras can be found in Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, Mt Moon 1f, Mt Moon B1f, and Mt Moon B2f in Pokémon Red Japan.

•Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
•Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
•Mt Moon 1f
•Mt Moon B1f
•Mt Moon B2f