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.
Gender:
♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
Catch rate:
190/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
20
Height:
0.3 m
Weight:
5.4 kg
Egg groups:
Bug, Grass
Growth rate:
Medium
Body shape:
Chitinous
Base stats
HP35
Atk70
Def55
Sp.Atk45
Sp.Def55
Speed25
Total: 285
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.
Damp (hidden)
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
Wild held items: Tiny Mushroom (50%) · Big Mushroom (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
ScratchHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
40
100%
6
Poison PowderThe user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Stun SporeThe user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
75%
11
Leech LifeThe user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
20
100%
17
Fury CutterThe target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
40
95%
22
SporeThe user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
100%
27
SlashThe target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
33
GrowthThe user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.▶ User
Normal
—
—
38
Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
75
100%
43
AromatherapyThe user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.▶ User and allies
Grass
—
—
49
Rage PowderThe user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.▶ User
Bug
—
—
54
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target 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.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM09
VenoshockThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
65
100%
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM11
Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field
Fire
—
—
TM16
Light ScreenA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field
Psychic
—
—
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
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 next 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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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 BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
90
100%
TM40
Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
60
—
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM53
Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
90
100%
TM54
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
40
100%
TM70
FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM75
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM76
Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.▶ All opponents
Bug
50
100%
TM81
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
TM86
Grass KnotThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
—
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM96
Nature PowerAn attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
Tutor: SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User, Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
, Worry SeedA seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Seed BombThe user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon
, After YouThe user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: PsybeamThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.▶ Selected Pokémon, CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.▶ Specific move, Leech SeedA seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon, AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.▶ User, ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sweet ScentA sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.▶ All opponents, Metal ClawThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Cross PoisonA slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon, Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon, Wide GuardThe user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.▶ User’s field, RototillerTilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.▶ All Pokémon, Fell StingerWhen the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.▶ Selected Pokémon
