#0047Generation IV
Parasect
BUGGRASS
Mushroom Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 1.0 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Category | Mushroom Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 75 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Bug, Plant |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP60
ATK95
DEF80
SpA60
SpD80
SPE30
Total 405
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may inflict poison, sleep, or paralysis on the attacker.
Restores the Pokémon's HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon DiamondA mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores.
Pokemon PearlIt is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places.
Pokemon PlatinumA mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores.
Pokemon HeartGoldIt stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back.
Pokemon SoulSilverThe larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Physical | POISONPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
| 1 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 20 | 100% | 15 | — |
| 1 | Poisons the target. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 75% | 35 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 1 | Paralyzes the target. | GRASS | Status | GRASSStatus | — | 75% | 30 | — |
| 17 | Puts the target to sleep. | GRASS | Status | GRASSStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| 22 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| 30 | Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| 39 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| 47 | Cures the entire party of major status effects. | GRASS | Status | GRASSStatus | — | — | 5 | 4% |
| 55 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 50 | 95% | 30 | — |
| HM06 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 40 | 100% | 15 | 50% |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 85% | 10 | — |
| TM09 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | GRASS | Physical | GRASSPhysical | 10 | 100% | 30 | — |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM11 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | FIRE | Status | FIREStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM15 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM19 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM22 | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 120 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM28 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM31 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | FIGHTING | Physical | FIGHTINGPhysical | 75 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM36 | Has a chance to poison the target. | POISON | Special | POISONSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 30% |
| TM40 | Never misses. | FLYING | Physical | FLYINGPhysical | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM42 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM43 | Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM46 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 40 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM53 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 80 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TM54 | Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 40 | — |
| TM58 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM68 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 150 | 90% | 5 | — |
| TM70 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM75 | Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
| TM78 | Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM81 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM82 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM83 | Power and type depend on the held berry. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM86 | Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM87 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
| TM90 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Move Tutor (Platinum / HeartGold / SoulSilver)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 10 | 95% | 20 | — |
Target drops its held item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 20 | 100% | 20 | — |
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | GRASS | Physical | GRASSPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | — |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | GRASS | Status | GRASSStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
Move Tutor (HeartGold / SoulSilver)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 60 | 100% | 20 | — |
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | BUG | Status | BUGStatus | — | 95% | 40 | — |
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia. | GRASS | Status | GRASSStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
Locations
Pokemon DiamondEvolve from ParasObtainable
Pokemon PearlEvolve from ParasObtainable
Pokemon PlatinumEvolve from ParasObtainable
Pokemon HeartGoldCerulean Cave 1F, Cerulean Cave 2F, Cerulean Cave B1FAvailable ▾
Pokemon SoulSilverCerulean Cave 1F, Cerulean Cave 2F, Cerulean Cave B1FAvailable ▾