Parasin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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

#072 Johto Dex · #046 National

Abilities

Effect Spore(Primary)

Leaves spores on contact.

Dry Skin(Secondary)

Prefers moisture to heat.

Damp(Hidden)

Prevents self-destruction.

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Paras in Mt. Moon B1F (uncommon), in Ilex Forest (rare), and in Mt. Moon B2F (rare), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 46.

Wild Encounters (7)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
6	Stun SporeLevel: 6Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
6	Stun SporeLevel: 6Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
6	Poison PowderLevel: 6Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
6	Poison PowderLevel: 6Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
11	AbsorbLevel: 11Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
11	AbsorbLevel: 11Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
17	Fury CutterLevel: 17Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
17	Fury CutterLevel: 17Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
22	SporeLevel: 22Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
22	SporeLevel: 22Spore	Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
27	SlashLevel: 27Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
27	SlashLevel: 27Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	GrowthLevel: 33Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
33	GrowthLevel: 33Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
38	Giga DrainLevel: 38Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
38	Giga DrainLevel: 38Giga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
43	AromatherapyLevel: 43Aromatherapy	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
43	AromatherapyLevel: 43Aromatherapy	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
49	Rage PowderLevel: 49Rage Powder	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
49	Rage PowderLevel: 49Rage Powder	Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user.
54	X ScissorLevel: 54X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
54	X ScissorLevel: 54X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.

Egg Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
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.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Cross PoisonCross Poison	poison	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
Cross PoisonCross Poison	A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Wide GuardWide Guard	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Wide GuardWide Guard	Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
RototillerRototiller	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Fell StingerFell Stinger	bug	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Fell StingerFell Stinger	If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
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	ACC75	PP35
13	Poison PowderLevel: 13Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
19	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
19	Leech LifeLevel: 19Leech Life	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
25	SporeLevel: 25Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
25	SporeLevel: 25Spore	Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
31	SlashLevel: 31Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
31	SlashLevel: 31Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
37	GrowthLevel: 37Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
37	GrowthLevel: 37Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	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.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	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.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.

TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	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.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Paras. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire4×flying4×ice2×poison2×bug2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Paras resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×ground0.25×water0.5×electric0.5×fighting0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Paras, either offensively or defensively.

Parasin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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