Paras is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon.

What is Paras weak to?

Paras takes extra damage from Flying (4×), Fire (4×), Rock (2×), Poison (2×), Bug (2×), and Ice (2×).

What are Paras's base stats?

Paras has a base stat total of 285 — HP 35, Attack 70, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 55, Speed 25.

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Paras

Mushroom Pokémon

Bug Grass

Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as Paras matures.

Paras Profile

Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 5.4 kg
Abilities: Effect Spore, Dry Skin, Damp (hidden)
Egg groups: Bug, Grass
Habitat: Forest
Growth rate: Medium
Catch rate: 190 / 255 (75%)
Gender: 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Introduced: Generation I

Paras Base Stats

HP35

Attack70

Defense55

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def55

Speed25

Total285

Attacking Paras?

Paras Weaknesses

Attack Paras with these types for extra damage

Paras Resistances

Avoid these — Paras is strong against these attack types

Paras Evolutions

ParasBugGrass

Lv. 24

ParasectBugGrass

Where to Catch Paras

Game

In Red, Paras can be found at 2 locations — highlighted on the Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

Mt Moon
- 1F · Walking · Lv 8 · Uncommon
- B1F · Walking · Lv 10 · Uncommon
- B2F · Walking · Lv 10-12 · Uncommon
Safari Zone
- East · Walking · Lv 22 · Uncommon
- North · Walking · Lv 23 · Uncommon

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Paras Moves

Game

Move	Type	Category	Learn	Power	Acc.	PP
Absorb	Grass	Special	Lv. 1	20	100%	25
Stun Spore	Grass	Status	Lv. 5	—	75%	30
Poison Powder	Poison	Status	Lv. 9	—	75%	35
Venoshock	Poison	Special	Lv. 15	65	100%	10
Slash	Normal	Physical	Lv. 21	70	100%	20
Spore	Grass	Status	Lv. 29	—	100%	15
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	Lv. 37	80	100%	15
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	Lv. 47	90	100%	10