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Parasect

Parasect

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Mushroom Pokémon

Bug Grass

Damage Taken*

×4: Fire Flying
×2: Bug Ice Poison Rock
×1: Dark Dragon Fairy Ghost Normal Psychic Steel
×0.5: Electric Fighting Water
×0.25: Grass Ground
×0: N/A

Abilities

Effect Spore
Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.
Dry Skin
Reduces HP if it’s hot. Water restores HP.
Damp hidden ability
Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.

Base Stats (405 total)

HP: 60
60
Attack: 95
95
Defense: 80
80
Sp. Atk: 60
60
Sp. Def: 80
80
Speed: 30
30

Size

  • Height: 3'3" / 1 m
  • Weight: 65 lbs / 29.5 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

50% male
50% female

50% male / 50% female

Egg Groups

Bug, Grass

Tags

Stage 1, Not fully evolved, Is canon relative

Evolutionary Family

Paras
Paras
Base form
 → Parasect
Parasect
Level 24
 → Paracordis
Paracordis
Level up in Ambalchi Temple

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.

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

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 75
  • Base Happiness: 70

Wild Held Items

  • 50% Tiny Mushroom
  • 5% Big Mushroom

Pokédex Categories

Color

Red

Body Shape

Insectoid Insectoid

Locations

New LogoraDingbat Cave, Ambalchi Temple, Route NL7

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1RL Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 100% 20 A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
1 Scratch Normal Physical 40 100% 35 Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
6 Stun Spore Grass Other — 75% 30 The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.
6 Poison Powder Poison Other — 75% 35 The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
11 Absorb Grass Special 20 100% 25 A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
17 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
22 Spore Grass Other — 100% 15 The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
29 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
37 Growth Normal Other — —% 20 The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
44 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
51 Aromatherapy Grass Other — —% 5 The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.
59 Rage Powder Bug Other — —% 20 The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
66 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
001 Hone Claws Dark Other — —% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
006 Toxic Poison Other — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
009 Venoshock Poison Special 65 100% 10 The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011 Sunny Day Fire Other — —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
015 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
016 Light Screen Psychic Other — —% 30 A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
017 Protect Normal Other — —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
018 Rain Dance Water Other — —% 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
021 Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
022 Solar Beam Grass Special 120 100% 10 A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
027 Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
031 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
032 Double Team Normal Other — —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
036 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 90 100% 10 Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
040 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
042 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044 Rest Psychic Other — —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Attract Normal Other — 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
046 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
048 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
053 Energy Ball Grass Special 90 100% 10 The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
054 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
068 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
070 Flash Normal Other — 100% 20 The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
075 Swords Dance Normal Other — —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
076 Struggle Bug Bug Special 50 100% 20 While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
081 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
086 Grass Knot Grass Special * 100% 20 The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
087 Swagger Normal Other — 85% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088 Sleep Talk Normal Other — —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090 Substitute Normal Other — —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
094 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
096 Nature Power Normal Other — —% 20 An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
100 Confide Normal Other — —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H01 Cut Steel Physical 65 95% 20 The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. Critical hits land more easily. It can also be used to cut down some obstacles.
ZC05 Stinger Lance Bug Physical 70 100% 15 The user lunges and stabs at the target with a strong, fine-pointed stinger that easily pierces through the target's items and abilities.
ZC12 Compost Bomb Grass Special 80 85% 10 The user throws a glob of rotting compost at the target, which may also make it flinch. A freshly-used Berry makes the compost even smellier.
ZC31 Berry Juicer Grass Other — —% 10 The user crushes its held Berry to create a healthy juice. The Berry's effect activates and restores the user's HP.
ZC40 Noxious Acid Bug Special 65 90% 10 The user sprays a foul-smelling liquid at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
ZC52 Berry Share Normal Other — —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53 Hidden Gift Normal Other — —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54 Clear Sky Normal Other — —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
After You Normal Other — —% 15 The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Bullet Seed Grass Physical 25 100% 30 The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
Captivate Normal Other — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Dust Guard Bug Other — —% 25 The user cloaks itself with a veil of shimmering scales and spores that prevents move side effects for five turns.
Endure Normal Other — —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Leech Life Bug Physical 80 100% 10 The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Pepper Powder Grass Other — 75% 35 The user scatters a cloud of spicy, stinging dust around the target that burns its skin.
Power Garden Grass Other — —% 5 A garden of plants with spicy, invigorating aromas grows for five turns. Charging up and recovering from powerful moves happens quickly.
Puzzle Powder Grass Other — 75% 35 The user scatters a cloud of strange dust around the target that leaves it confused and disoriented.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10 The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Synthesis Grass Other — —% 5 The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Worry Seed Grass Other — 100% 10 A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Agility Psychic Other — —% 30 The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Counter Fighting Physical * 100% 20 A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Cross Poison Poison Physical 70 100% 20 A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Fell Stinger Bug Physical 50 100% 25 When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.
Flail Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Leech Seed Grass Other — 90% 10 A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Psybeam Psychic Special 65 100% 20 The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Rototiller Ground Other — —% 10 Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.
Screech Normal Other — 85% 40 An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Sweet Scent Normal Other — 100% 20 A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.
Wide Guard Rock Other — —% 10 The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.