Energy Ball
Learned at Lv. 47
Legends Arceus
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #046
Paras
Mushroom Pokémon
Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host.
Weak to
Flying×4
Fire×4
Poison
Rock
Bug
Ice
Height0.3 m
Weight5.4 kg
AbilitiesEffect Spore
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack70130–262
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed2549–163
Total285
/ 720
BST285
11 percentile (1025)-123 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Red
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #46 |
| Hisui | #53 |
| Kanto | #46 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #46 |
| Original Akala | #74 |
| Original Alola | #147 |
| Original Johto | #70 |
| Original Ulaula | #66 |
| Updated Akala | #81 |
| Updated Alola | #180 |
| Updated Johto | #70 |
| Updated Ulaula | #72 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
57
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Tiny Mushroom
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Big Mushroom
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Balm Mushroom
Max rarity: 1%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 24
#047
Parasect
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGrass
Psychic
Dark
Ground
Rock
Water
Offensive Coverage
Paras's Bug / Grass typing gives it 6 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, ground, rock, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Paras's 285 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (70) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 25 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug, Grass typing leaves Paras with 6 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Watch out for Flying, Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Paras is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
5.4 kg
TypeBugGrass
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
BugPlant
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Paras?
Paras is a dual-type Bug, Grass Pokémon.
What are Paras's weaknesses?
Paras takes 4× damage from Flying, Fire type moves and takes 2× damage from Poison, Rock, Bug, Ice type moves.
How does Paras evolve?
Paras evolves into Parasect at level 24. Full evolution line: Paras → Parasect.
What are Paras's base stats?
Paras has a base stat total of 285: HP 35, Attack 70, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 55, Speed 25. Its highest stat is Attack (70).
