About Paras
Paras (Pokédex #0046) is a Bug/Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Mushroom Pokémon. Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host.
As a Bug/Grass-type POKEMON, Paras has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Fire and Flying — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock moves. It resists Water, Electric, Fighting moves, taking only half damage from them.
Paras's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 285 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 35 · ATK 70 · DEF 55 · SP.ATK 45 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 25. Its standout stat is ATK (70), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Effect spore, Dry skin, Damp, with Damp as its hidden ability.
Paras stands 0.3 m (12") tall and weighs 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs). It is typically found in Forest environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Bug, Plant.
Paras is part of the Paras → Parasect evolution line (2-stage). Paras is the base form and can evolve into Parasect via Level 24.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Parasect. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.