046 rbspr046.gif gby046.gif poke46g.png poke46gs.png poke46s.png poke46ss.png poke46c.gif poke46cs.gif Paras パラス (Parasu) Mushroom Pokémon Bug/Grass 1'00" 11.9 lbs. 50% ♀/50% ♂ PAR-iss Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by drawing nutrients from the bug host. Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back. As its body grows large, oriental mushrooms called tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. The tochukaso growing on this Pokémon's back orders it to extract juice from tree trunks. 35 70 55 25 55 240 35 70 55 25 45 55 285

poke46g.png Paras Parasect (Level 24)

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Flying (4x), Poison (4x), Rock (2x), Bug (2x), Fire (4x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Ghost (1x), Psychic (1x), and Dragon (1x) Fighting (½x), Ground (¼x), Water (½x), Grass (¼x), and Electric (½x) None Flying (4x), Poison (2x), Rock (2x), Bug (2x), Fire (4x), and Ice (2x) Normal (1x), Ghost (1x), Steel (1x), Psychic (1x), Dragon (1x), and Dark (1x) Fighting (½x), Ground (¼x), Water (½x), Grass (¼x), and Electric (½x) None Few Mt. Moon, Safari Zone Few Mt. Moon, Safari Zone Few Mt. Moon, Safari Zone Few National Park, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon Few National Park, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon Few National Park, Ilex Forest, Mt. Moon Berry (100%) (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions) Tinymushroom (25%), and Big Mushroom (8%) Bug Caterpie, Metapod, Butterfree, Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Paras, Parasect, Venonat, Venomoth, Scyther, and Pinsir, Ledyba, Ledian, Spinarak, Ariados, Yanma, Pineco, Forretress, Gligar, Scizor, Shuckle, and Heracross Plant Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Paras, Parasect, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Tangela, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Bellossom, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, and Sunflora Scratch Start Start Normal 40 100% 35 (max. 56) Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. Stun Spore 13 13 Grass - 75% 30 (max. 48) The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. Leech Life 20 20 Bug 20 100% 15 (max. 24) A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Spore 27 27 Grass - 100% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. Slash 34 34 Nomrmal 70 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Growth 41 41 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. Scratch Start Start Normal 40 100% 35 (max. 56) Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. Stun Spore 7 7 Grass - 75% 30 (max. 48) The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. Poison Powder 13 13 Poison - 75% 35 (max. 56) A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. Leech Life 19 19 Bug 20 100% 15 (max. 24) A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Spore 25 25 Grass - 100% 15 (max. 24) The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. Slash 31 31 Normal 70 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. Growth 37 37 Normal - -% 40 (max. 64) The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. Giga Drain 43 43 Grass 60 100% 10 (max. 16) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Swords Dance TM03 TM03 Normal - -% 30 (max. 48) A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Body Slam TM08 TM08 Normal 85 100% 15 (max. 24) The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Mega Drain TM21 TM21 Grass 40 100% 15 (max. 24) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Solar Beam TM22 TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Dig TM28 TM28 Ground 80 100% 10 (max. 16) The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Reflect TM33 TM33 Psychic - -% 20 (max. 32) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Skull Bash TM40 TM40 Normal 100 100% 15 (max. 24) The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Cut HM01 HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Curse TM03 ??? - -% 10 (max. 16) A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types. Toxic TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Rock Smash TM08 Fighting 40 100% 15 (max. 24) The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. Hidden Powder TM10 Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. Sunny Day TM11 Fire - -% 5 (max. 8) The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. Sweet Scent TM12 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. Snore TM13 Normal 40 100% 15 (max. 24) An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. Protect TM17 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Giga Drain TM19 Grass 60 100% 10 (max. 16) A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Endure TM20 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Frustration TM21 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. Solarbeam TM22 Grass 120 100% 10 (max. 16) A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. Return TM27 Normal Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. Dig TM28 Ground 80 100% 10 (max. 16) The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. Double Team TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Swagger TM34 Normal - 90% 15 (max. 24) The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. Sleep Talk TM35 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. Sludge Bomb TM36 Poison 90 100% 10 (max. 16) The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. Rest TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Attract TM45 Normal - 100% 15 (max. 24) If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack. Thief TM46 Dark 40 100% 10 (max. 16) The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. Fury Cutter TM49 Bug 10 95% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. Cut HM01 Normal 50 95% 30 (max. 48) The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. Flash HM05 Normal - 10% 20 (max. 32) The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. Counter Yes Yes Heracross Fighting Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. False Swipe Yes Yes Scyther, and Scizor Normal 40 100% 40 (max. 64) A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. Flail Yes Yes Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Bellossom, Tangela, Pinsir, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Pineco, Forretress, and Heracross Normal Varies 100% 15 (max. 24) The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. Light Screen Yes Yes Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Ledyba, and Ledian Psychic - -% 30 (max. 48) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. Psybeam Yes Yes Butterfree, Venonat, and Venomoth Psychic 65 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. Pursuit Yes Yes Beedrill, Scyther, and Scizor Dark 40 100% 20 (max. 32) An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. Screech Yes Yes Yanma, and Gligar Normal - 85% 40 (max. 64) An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat. Paras cannot learn tutor moves. Paras is an insectoid creature, with the unique feature of having mushrooms known as tochukaso growing from its back. They grow from spores that are doused on this Pokémon's back at birth by the mushroom on its parent's back. Though tochukaso are parasitic in nature, Paras manages to make use of the mushrooms by creating a semi-symbiotic relationship; the mushrooms draw their nutrients from the host Paras's body in order to grow, and Paras is able to use the mushrooms spores along with its own pincers for self-defense. Paras may have fairly long life spans, because the tochukaso is known for having properties that are beneficial for longevity. The mushrooms growing out of its back will release irritating spores that can paralyze, or put to sleep. The mushrooms on its back have a very commanding influence over Paras, and order it to extract juice from tree trunks. It is also very timid when it runs away from a battle with Charmeleon. Paras can often be found in caves, since sunlight, and dry air hurt their skin. They can also thrive in dank forests with lots of humidity where conditions are ideal for fungi. It is unknown if Paras eats regular food in the wild or if it gets all of its nutrients from the roots that it sucks, though most of the food is absorbed by the mushrooms on its back. There are many forms of fungus that grow on insects, any one of which could have inspired Paras's design, like the entomophthora muscae, which grows on the back of the common housefly. As for the insect itself, it bears a resemblance to a cicada larva, more so than Nincada. Paras's name is a shortening of the word "parasite," referring to the parasitic mushroom growing on its back.