47: Parasect

Essentials

Parasect

Mushroom Pokémon

Abilities

Effect Spore: Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry Skin: Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Hidden Ability

Damp: Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 47
Kanto: 47
Original Johto: 71
Updated Johto: 71
Original Alola: 148
Updated Alola: 181
Let’s Go Kanto: 47

Names

Japanese: パラセクト (parasekuto)
: パラセクト
Official roomaji: Parasect
Korean: 파라섹트
Chinese: 派拉斯特
: 派拉斯特
French: Parasect
German: Parasek
Spanish: Parasect
Italian: Parasect

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Bug
Grass

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

142

Effort points

2 Attack
1 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
		nothing
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
	1%	Balm Mushroom
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
	50%	Tiny Mushroom
	5%	Big Mushroom
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Paras	Parasect Level up, starting at level 24

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.0	293	324
Attack	95	69.5	258	289
Defense	80	63.4	228	259
Special Attack	60	41.0	188	219
Special Defense	80	63.8	228	259
Speed	30	8.5	128	159
Total	405	37.0

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/13/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic.
: It scatters toxic spores from its mushroom cap. Once harvested, these spores can be steeped and boiled down to prepare herbal medicines.
: The bug is mostly dead, with the mushroom on its back having become the main body. If the mushroom comes off, the bug stops moving.
: Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality.
: The bug host is drained of energy by the mushroom on its back. The mushroom appears to do all the thinking.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mushroom Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

295

65.0 lb
29.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Yellow

Crystal

Mt. Silver, 2F

FireRed

LeafGreen

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Bug and Grass moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Parasect's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
											—	Sleep Powder			15	—	75%		Puts the target to sleep.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Stun Spore			30	—	75%		Paralyzes the target.
	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Poison Powder			35	—	75%		Poisons the target.
											2	Sleep Powder			15	—	75%		Puts the target to sleep.
									—	—		Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
—				—	—	—	—	—				Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
13	7	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	Stun Spore			30	—	75%		Paralyzes the target.
	13	13	13	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	Poison Powder			35	—	75%		Poisons the target.
20	19	19	19	11	11	11	11	11				Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
30	28	28	27	17	17							Spore			15	—	100%		Puts the target to sleep.
									11	11	9	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
											12	Growth			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
						17	17	17	17	17		Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						22	22	22	22	22		Spore			15	—	100%		Puts the target to sleep.
											15	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
39	37	37	35	22	22	29	29	29	29	29	19	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
48	46	46	43	30	30	37	37	37	37	37		Growth			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
	55	55	51	39	39	44	44	44	44	44		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
			59	47	47	51	51	51	51	51		Aromatherapy			5	—	—		Cures the entire party of major status effects.
						59	59	59	59	59		Rage Powder			20	—	—	2	Redirects the target's single-target effects to the user for this turn.
											23	Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
											33	Spore			15	—	100%		Puts the target to sleep.
				55	55	66	66	66	66	66	43	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Paras but not Parasect
												Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
												Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
												Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
												Cross Poison			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.
												Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
												False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
												Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
												Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
												Grassy Terrain			10	—	—		For five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.
												Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
												Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
												Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
												Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
												Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
												Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
												Rototiller			10	—	—		Raises the Attack and Special Attack of all Grass Pokémon in battle.
												Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
												Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
												Wide Guard			10	—	—	3	Prevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
				•	•	•	•	•	•	•		Cross Poison			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.
											•	Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
											•	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
												After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
												Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
												Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
												Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
												Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
												Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
												Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
												Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
												Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
												Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
												Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
												Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
												Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
												Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
												Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
												Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
												Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
	03	03										Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
03												Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
											01	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
											05	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
											06	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
											07	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
											08	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
											09	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
											10	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
											12	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
											13	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
											24	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						01	01	01				Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	27	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
						09	09	09	09	09		Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
			09	09	09							Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
	08	08										Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
	12	12										Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
	13	13										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
08												Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09												Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10												Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20												Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
21												Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						16	16	16	16	16		Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	19	19	19	19	19							Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	20	20										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	45	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
											48	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
									28	28		Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28				Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				31	31	31	31	31	31	31		Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31												Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	34	34										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35	35										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	52	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
											53	Mega Drain			15	40	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
			40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43							Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
33												Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34												Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
40												Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46		Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
	49	49										Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						48	48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				53	53	53	53	53	53	53		Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				54	54	54	54	54	54	54		False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
				58	58							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				68	68	68	68	68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				70	70	70	70	70				Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
				75	75	75	75	75	75	75		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				78	78							Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
						76	76	76				Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
				81	81	81	81	81	81	81		X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				82	82							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				86	86	86	86	86	86	86		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				87	87	87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50				90	90	90	90	90	90	90		Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								94				Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						94	94					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							96	96	96	96		Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
							100	100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1				Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H5	H5	H5									Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			H6	H6	H6			H6				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.