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No. 0047 · Generation I · Kanto

Parasect

The Mushroom Pokémon
Bug Grass
Weak to 4× Fire Flying 2× Ice Poison Bug Rock
All matchups
Parasect
Sprite

TL;DR. Parasect is a bug/grass-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 405. It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mush­ rooms on its back.

Bug Grass

It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mush­ rooms on its back.

Height1.0 m
Weight29.5 kg
AbilitiesEffect Spore, Dry Skin
HiddenDamp
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 95
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total405
405 base stat total, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Bug-types.
95 base Attack, Parasect's strongest stat, ranking 49th of 213 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Parasect 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, Parasect reaches 1,859 CP at level 40 and 2,127 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack165
GO Defense146
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,859
Max CP (L50)2,102
Best buddy (L51)2,127
Raid catch CP 1,002–1,062 (L20). Weather boosted 1,252–1,328 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Paras family appeared on February 20, 2021.

  1. Paras
  2. Parasect by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 28 to Aug 4, 2025, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jul 28 to Aug 4, 20253-starRegular rotation
Nov 3 to Nov 9, 20233-starRegular rotation
Mar 22 to Mar 30, 20223-starLush Jungle

Full Parasect GO history

Competitive

Parasect in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Parasect across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #704 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #704 70.5 score
Ultra League #758 58.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Parasect.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Parasect, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Parasect?

Parasect is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Parasect weak to?

Parasect takes 4× damage from Fire, Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock.

What is Parasect resistant to?

Parasect resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Parasect evolve?

Parasect evolves from Paras (Level 24). Parasect is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Parasect from?

Parasect was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0047.

What are Parasect's base stats?

Parasect has HP 60, Attack 95, Defense 80, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 80, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 405.

What are Parasect's abilities?

Parasect can have the abilities Effect Spore, Dry Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Damp.

Is Parasect legendary or mythical?

No. Parasect is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Parasect's best stat?

Parasect's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 49th of 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Parasect good?

Parasect has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 106th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Parasect'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.

See the full Q&A page for Parasect →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Parasect as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Parasect in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Parasect in Gold
Gen II Gold
Parasect in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Parasect in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Parasect in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Parasect in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Parasect in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Parasect 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Parasect 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.

Ability

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.

4× Devastating
Fire Flying
2× Weak to
Ice Poison Bug Rock
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Ground
5× Devastating
Fire
4× Devastating
Flying
2× Weak to
Ice Poison Bug Rock
½× Resists
Electric Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Ground
0× Immune to
Water
Comparison

Parasect vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat Parasect Bug avg Difference
HP 60 62 -2
Attack 95 72 +23
Defense 80 70 +10
Special Attack 60 66 -6
Special Defense 80 68 +12
Speed 30 60 -30
Total 405 398 +7
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Game appearances

Parasect appears in 33 games.

Every mainline release where Parasect is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Parasect.

Every main-series game Parasect 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
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Nature's Pantry (Alpha) (also mass outbreaks), 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: Windbreak Stand
    • WildCoronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout, Wayward Wood
Generation VIIObtainable
  • Sun · Moon · Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildRoute 11 (day)
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildCerulean Cave
    • WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Swamp with 3 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
  • FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone, Cerulean Cave
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · SilverObtainable
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildMt. Silver Cave
Generation IObtainable
  • Red · BlueObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone, Cerulean Cave
  • YellowObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone, Cerulean Cave
    • In-game tradeTrade for Tangela on Route 18
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.
Pokémon anime

Parasect appears in 32 episodes.

From EP044 (1998-05-14) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Parasect in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Parasect TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Parasect
◆◆ Uncommon
Genetic Apex #015

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