Parasin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

buggrass

Pokédex Entry

Mushroom Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugGrass

Dex

#046

Abilities

Effect Spore

Leaves spores on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug, grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Tinymushroom(50%)Bigmushroom(5%)

Weak To

fire ×4ice ×2poison ×2flying ×4bug ×2rock ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5ground ×0.25

Evolution Chain

Paras

Base form

→

Parasect

Level up Paras to Lv. 24

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How to Obtain

You can catch Paras in Jagged Pass (rare). Wild ones range from level 20 to 22.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	PWR30	ACC100	PP25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
7	Stun SporeLevel: 7Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
7	Stun SporeLevel: 7Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
13	Poison PowderLevel: 13Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP35
13	Poison PowderLevel: 13Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
19	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	bug	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
19	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
22	Mega DrainLevel: 22Mega Drain	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
22	Mega DrainLevel: 22Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
25	SporeLevel: 25Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
25	SporeLevel: 25Spore	Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
28	SlashLevel: 28Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
28	SlashLevel: 28Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
32	TwineedleLevel: 32Twineedle	bug	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
32	TwineedleLevel: 32Twineedle	Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice.
37	GrowthLevel: 37Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
37	GrowthLevel: 37Growth	Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK.
37	Swords DanceLevel: 37Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
37	Swords DanceLevel: 37Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
49	AromatherapyLevel: 49Aromatherapy	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
49	AromatherapyLevel: 49Aromatherapy	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
PsybeamPsybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
RefreshRefresh	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR15	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	bug	PWR55	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20	Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.