#0047 · Updated Johto #071 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Parasect
Mushroom Pokémon
It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back.
Gender:
♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
Catch rate:
75/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
1.0 m
Weight:
29.5 kg
Egg groups:
Bug, Grass
Growth rate:
Medium
Body shape:
Chitinous
Base stats
HP60
Atk95
Def80
Sp.Atk60
Sp.Def80
Speed30
Total: 405
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Effect Spore
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry Skin
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.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK · +1 DEF
Wild held items: Tiny Mushroom (50%) · Big Mushroom (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
Location
Method
Chance
Levels
Cerulean Cave (B1F) (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
25%
45–47
Cerulean Cave (2F) (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
20%
40
Cerulean Cave (1F) (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
20%
38
Cerulean Cave (1F) (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
20%
38
Cerulean Cave (1F) (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
10%
38
Safari Zone Swamp (heartgold)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
10%
41
Cerulean Cave (B1F) (soulsilver)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
25%
45–47
Cerulean Cave (1F) (soulsilver)
Walking in tall grass or a cave
20%
38
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
ScratchHard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
40
100%
1
Poison PowderA cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Stun SporeThe user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
75%
1
Leech LifeA blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
20
100%
1
Cross PoisonA slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
70
100%
6
Poison PowderA cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
75%
6
Stun SporeThe user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
75%
11
Leech LifeA blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
20
100%
17
SporeThe user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
100%
22
SlashThe foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
30
GrowthThe user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
39
Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
60
100%
47
AromatherapyThe user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.▶ User and allies
Grass
—
—
55
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
85%
TM09
Bullet SeedThe user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
10
100%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
1
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM15
Hyper BeamThe foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM17
ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM19
Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
60
100%
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM22
Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
120
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
75
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM36
Sludge BombThe user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM40
Aerial AceThe user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
60
—
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM43
Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
40
100%
TM53
Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
80
100%
TM54
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM58
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM70
FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM75
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM78
CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
TM81
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
TM82
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM83
Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM86
Grass KnotThe user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
Tutor: String ShotThe foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Fury CutterThe foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon, SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User
