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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Paras first appeared on February 20, 2021, during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto.
- Paras
- Parasect by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 4 to Nov 24, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 to Nov 24, 2025 | 1-star | Enchanted Hollow |
| Jan 1 to Jan 10, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 10 to Aug 18, 2022 | 1-star | Bug Out! |
| Jul 22 to Jul 31, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
Does Paras's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Effect Spore does not change its matchups. With Dry Skin, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard. Damp does not change its matchups.
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. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Effect Spore: does not change its type matchups.
Dry Skin: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage, and Fire moves hit 1.25 times as hard.
Damp: does not change its type matchups.
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
How to get Paras.
Every main-series game Paras is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Nature's Pantry, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands, near Ursa's Ring, near Cloudpool Ridge, Diamond Heath, near Cottonsedge Prairie, Droning Meadow, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Windbreak Stand
- WildCoronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout, Wayward Wood
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Brooklet Hill, Lush Jungle (day)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBrooklet Hill, Lush Jungle (day)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildMt. Moon
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Bug) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildPetalburg Woods (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 11 (Swarm)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest, Mt. Moon
- WildSafari Zone (Peak with 3 Forest points; tall grass in Swamp, default (morning) (day))
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildMt. Moon, Safari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- WildIlex Forest, Mt. Moon
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildMt. Moon, Safari Zone
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Paras appears in 32 episodes.
From EP006 (1997-05-06) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Paras in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Paras
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.