Parasin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Pokédex Entry
Mushroom Pokémon
Growing out of the bug's back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host.
Paras in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Paras is #46 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its bug/grass typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 8 encounter locations.
30% chance to Psn/Par/Slp on contact.
Heal 1/4 with WTR move, Lose 1/8 in Sun.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (9)
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 3Growth | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | ||
| The user's body is forced to grow which raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb | grass | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| Sweet ScentLevel: 7Sweet Scent | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon. | ||||||
| CutLevel: 10Cut | grass | PWR60 | ACC95 | PP30 | ||
| A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat. | ||||||
| Stun SporeLevel: 12Stun Spore | grass | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP30 | ||
| Paralyzing dust is scattered wildly. It may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| PoisonPowderLevel: 12PoisonPowder | poison | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP35 | ||
| A cloud of toxic dust is scattered. It may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Rage PowderLevel: 12Rage Powder | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| The user scatters a cloud of powder, making foes attack only the user. | ||||||
| Bug BiteLevel: 14Bug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| The user bites the foe, eating its Berry if it is holding one. | ||||||
| SporeLevel: 17Spore | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user scatters bursts of fine spores that induce sleep. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 20Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Metal ClawLevel: 23Metal Claw | steel | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP35 | ||
| The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 27Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 31Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 35Giga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| AromatherapyLevel: 38Aromatherapy | grass | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| A soothing scent is released to heal all status problems in the user's party. | ||||||
| X-ScissorLevel: 42X-Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors. | ||||||
| Cross PoisonLevel: 47Cross Poison | poison | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also poison the foe. | ||||||
Egg Moves (12)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgilityAgility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed. | |||||
| Bug BiteBug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The user bites the foe, eating its Berry if it is holding one. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage. | |||||
| Cross PoisonCross Poison | poison | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also poison the foe. | |||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A desperate attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | |||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| A wall of light cuts damage from Special attacks for five turns. | |||||
| Metal ClawMetal Claw | steel | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP35 | |
| The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out. | |||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns. | |||||
| ScreechScreech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | |
| An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | |||||
| Sweet ScentSweet Scent | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (19)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ||||||
| Sweet ScentSweet Scent | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TM34TM34 | |
| A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one. | ||||||
| Fury CutterFury Cutter | bug | PWR20 | ACC95 | PP20 | TM49TM49 | |
| An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR60 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR55 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (15)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)Grass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Grass snares and trips the foe. It does more damage to heavier foes. | |||||||
| Aerial Ace(Pallet Town)Aerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded. | |||||||
| X-Scissor(Route 2)X-Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors. | |||||||
| Poison Jab(Safari Zone)Poison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | |||||||
| False Swipe(Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TutorTutor | ||
| A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||||
| Struggle Bug(Azalea Town)Struggle Bug | bug | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| While resisting, the user attacks the foe, lowerings its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||
| Attract(Goldenrod City)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||
| Energy Ball(Celadon City)Energy Ball | grass | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||||
| Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. | |||||||
| Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Leech Life(Celadon Dept., Viridian Forest)Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | |||||||
| Swords Dance(Battle Tower)Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TutorTutor | ||
| A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat. | |||||||
| Hone Claws(Battle Tower)Hone Claws | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user sharpens its claws to raise its Attack and Accuracy. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Paras. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Paras resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Paras, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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