Paras
TL;DR. Paras is a bug/grass-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 285. Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host.
Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host.
Stat spread.
Total of 285. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Paras in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Paras reaches 1,018 CP at level 40 and 1,164 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Paras.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Paras, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Paras?
Paras is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Paras weak to?
Paras takes 4× damage from Fire, Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock.
What is Paras resistant to?
Paras resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Paras evolve?
Paras evolves into Parasect (Level 24).
What generation is Paras from?
Paras was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0046.
What are Paras's base stats?
Paras has HP 35, Attack 70, Defense 55, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 55, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 285.
What are Paras's abilities?
Paras can have the abilities Effect Spore, Dry Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.
Is Paras legendary or mythical?
No. Paras is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Paras's best stat?
Paras's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 94th of 213 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Paras good?
Paras has a base stat total of 285, the 907th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 173rd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Paras as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Paras is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Paras vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Paras | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 62 | -27 |
| Attack | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Defense | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 68 | -13 |
| Speed | 25 | 60 | -35 |
| Total | 285 | 398 | -113 |
Paras appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Paras is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Paras in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.
Paras appears in 31 episodes.
From EP006 (1997-05-06) through JN136 (2022-12-16).
- EP006 Clefairy and the Moon Stone Original 1998-09-15
- EP010 Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village Original 1998-09-21
- EP028 Pokémon Fashion Flash Original 1998-10-14
- EP044 The Problem with Paras Original 1999-02-13
- EP047 A Chansey Operation Original 1999-03-06
- EP059 Volcanic Panic Original 1999-09-18
- EP083 Pallet Party Panic Original 1999-12-04
- EP097 A Shipful of Shivers Original 2000-03-25
- EP161 A Dairy Tale Ending Original 2001-08-18
- EP178 Ariados, Amigos Original 2001-11-17
- AG011 A Bite to Remember Advanced Generation 2003-12-13
- AG160 Harley Rides Again Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
+ 19 more episodes
- DP022 Borrowing on Bad Faith! Diamond & Pearl 2007-07-11
- JN006 Working My Way Back to Mew! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN007 Serving Up the Flute Cup! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN011 Best Friend... Worst Nightmare! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN014 Raid Battle in the Ruins! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN016 A Chilling Curse! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN020 Dreams Are Made of These! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN023 Panic in the Park! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN031 The Cuteness Quotient! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN033 Trade, Borrow, and Steal! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN035 Gotta Catch a What?! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN053 Healing the Healer! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN060 Beyond Chivalry... Aiming to be a Leek Master! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN062 Not Too Close for Comfort! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN070 Take My Thief! Please! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN076 All Out, All of the Time! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN094 Suffering the Flings and Arrows! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN107 Big Brother to the Rescue! Journeys 2023-02-24
- JN136 This Could be the Start of Something Big! Journeys 2023-06-23
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Paras card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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