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Paras is a Bug/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0046 |
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| Type | Bug Grass |
| Species | Mushroom Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Effect Spore 2. Dry Skin Damp (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0046 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0070 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0046 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0070 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0147 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0180 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0046 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0053 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 57 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Grass |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
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| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 25 | 49 | 163 | |
| Total | 285 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Paras.
Evolution chart
Paras changes
- In Generation 3, Paras does not have the Dry Skin ability.
- In Generation 1, Paras has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Paras has a base experience yield of 70.
- In Generations 2-7, Paras has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host. |
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| Yellow | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
| Gold | 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. |
| FireRed | Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host. |
| LeafGreen | Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS. |
| HeartGold | It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back. |
| SoulSilver | As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras. |
| X | Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host. |
| Y | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sun | No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes. |
| Moon | Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life. |
| Ultra Sun | Whether it’s due to a lack of moisture or a lack of nutrients, in Alola the mushrooms on Paras don’t grow up quite right. |
| Ultra Moon | The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Moves learned by Paras
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 6 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 11 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 17 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 22 | Spore | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 33 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 43 | Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
| 49 | Rage Powder | Bug | — | — | |
| 54 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Paras learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Paras gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
| Fell Stinger | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Wide Guard | Rock | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Paras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Paras learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Paras can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Paras sprites
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Where to find Paras
| Red Blue Yellow |
Mt. Moon, Safari Zone |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, National Park |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Moon, Safari Zone |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Great Marsh |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon, National Park |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Route 11 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Petalburg Woods |
| Sun Moon |
Route 11, Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Mt. Moon |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Nature’s Pantry, Cloudpool Ridge, Cottonsedge Prairie, Diamond Heath, Golden Lowlands, Heavenward Lookout, Wayward Wood, Windbreak Stand |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Paras questions
Other languages
| English | Paras |
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| Japanese | パラス (Paras) |
| German | Paras |
| French | Paras |
| Italian | Paras |
| Spanish | Paras |
| Korean | 파라스 (paraseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 派拉斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 派拉斯 |
| English |
Mushroom Pokémon |
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| Japanese | きのこポケモン |
| German | Pilz-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Champignon |
| Italian | Pokémon Fungo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Hongo |
| Korean | 버섯포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蘑菇宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蘑菇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- parasite
- insect/bacterium that feeds off another animal


