Road 18
100%- Method
- Npc Trade
- Level Range
- Lv. 22-100
- Conditions
- Give Tangela in a Trade
PokemonLore Pokédex
#047
POKÉDEX No. #047
Parasect
Mushroom Pokémon
It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mush rooms on its back.
Weak to
Flying×4
Fire×4
Poison
Rock
Bug
Ice
Height1.0 m
Weight29.5 kg
AbilitiesEffect Spore
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack95175–317
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk60112–240
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed3058–174
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-3 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
Evolves From
Paras#46Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #47 |
| Hisui | #54 |
| Kanto | #47 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #47 |
| Original Akala | #75 |
| Original Alola | #148 |
| Original Johto | #71 |
| Original Ulaula | #67 |
| Updated Akala | #82 |
| Updated Alola | #181 |
| Updated Johto | #71 |
| Updated Ulaula | #73 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+2 Attack+1 Defense
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
Parasect'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
Parasect totals 405 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Attack (95) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (30).
Defensively, the Bug, Grass combination gives Parasect 5 resistances and 6 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Flying, Fire moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Parasect in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2, Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.0 m
Weight
29.5 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
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
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 Parasect?
Parasect is a dual-type Bug, Grass Pokémon.
What are Parasect's weaknesses?
Parasect takes 4× damage from Flying, Fire type moves and takes 2× damage from Poison, Rock, Bug, Ice type moves.
How does Parasect evolve?
Parasect is the final form of the Paras → Parasect evolution line.
What are Parasect's base stats?
Parasect has a base stat total of 405: HP 60, Attack 95, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 60, Sp. Def 80, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Attack (95).
