Parasectin Pokémon Modern Emerald

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Pokédex Entry

Mushroom Pokémon

Parasect are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugGhost

Dex

#047

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

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

128

EV Yield

2 Attack1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Tinymushroom(50%)Bigmushroom(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5poison ×0.5ground ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Paras

Base form

→

Parasect

Level up Paras to Lv. 24

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How to Obtain

Parasect can be found in Altering Cave (uncommon), in Altering Cave (rare), and in Altering Cave (rare). Wild ones range from level 49 to 66.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC75	PP30
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
1	Poison PowderLevel: 1Poison Powder	poison	PWR0	ACC75	PP35
1	Poison PowderLevel: 1Poison Powder	Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
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.
17	Fury CutterLevel: 17Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20
17	Fury CutterLevel: 17Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
24	Night ShadeLevel: 24Night Shade	ghost	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
24	Night ShadeLevel: 24Night Shade	Inflicts damage to the opponent using shades.
27	SporeLevel: 27Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
27	SporeLevel: 27Spore	Scatters a cloud of spores that always induce sleep.
30	Leech LifeLevel: 30Leech Life	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
30	Leech LifeLevel: 30Leech Life	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
33	NightmareLevel: 33Nightmare	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
33	NightmareLevel: 33Nightmare	Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn.
35	SlashLevel: 35Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
35	SlashLevel: 35Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
39	Shadow ClawLevel: 39Shadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
39	Shadow ClawLevel: 39Shadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
43	GrowthLevel: 43Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
43	GrowthLevel: 43Growth	Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
45	Dream EaterLevel: 45Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15
45	Dream EaterLevel: 45Dream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
51	Giga DrainLevel: 51Giga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
51	Giga DrainLevel: 51Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
59	AromatherapyLevel: 59Aromatherapy	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
59	AromatherapyLevel: 59Aromatherapy	Heals all status problems with a soothing scent.
61	Pain SplitLevel: 61Pain Split	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
61	Pain SplitLevel: 61Pain Split	Adds the user and foe's HP, then shares them equally.
71	Destiny BondLevel: 71Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
71	Destiny BondLevel: 71Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

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Egg Moves (10)

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.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
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 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 (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	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	PWR80	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.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	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	PP5	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	PWR50	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	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	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	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.
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.
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.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
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.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.