Paras Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Paras (#0046) is a Bug/Grass-type Mushroom Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 0.3 m tall, weighs 5.4 kg and has a base stat total of 285, with its highest base stat in Attack (70). Its abilities are Effect Spore and Dry Skin, with Damp as its Hidden Ability. Paras is weak to Fire (4x), Flying (4x), Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock attacks.

Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as Paras matures.

Paras base stats

HP: 35
Attack: 70
Defense: 55
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 55
Speed: 25
Total: 285

Abilities

Effect Spore
Dry Skin
Damp (Hidden)

Paras type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

Fire (4x)
Flying (4x)
Ice (2x)
Poison (2x)
Bug (2x)
Rock (2x)

Resists

Water (0.5x)
Electric (0.5x)
Grass (0.25x)
Fighting (0.5x)
Ground (0.25x)

Paras evolution chain

Paras
Parasect — Level 24

Paras level-up moveset

Lv. 1: Scratch
Lv. 6: Poison Powder
Lv. 6: Stun Spore
Lv. 11: Absorb
Lv. 17: Fury Cutter
Lv. 22: Spore
Lv. 27: Slash
Lv. 33: Growth
Lv. 38: Giga Drain
Lv. 43: Aromatherapy
Lv. 49: Rage Powder
Lv. 54: X Scissor