#046 Paras
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Paras
Japan: Paras
パラス
French: Paras
German: Paras
Korean: 파라스
National: #046
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Effect Spore - Dry Skin - Damp (Hidden Ability)
Effect Spore: The opponent has a 10% chance of being induced by PARALYZE, POISON, or SLEEP when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon.
Dry Skin: HP is restored when hit by Water-type moves or when it is raining but also makes the Pokémon weak to Fire-type moves and reduces HP during strong sunlight.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Damp: Explosion and Selfdestruct will not work while the Pokémon is on the field.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Mushroom Pokémon 1’00”
0.3m
11.9lbs
5.4kg
190 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Attack Point(s)
6 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *4 *0.5 *0.5 *0.25 *2 *0.5 *2 *0.25 *4 *1 *2 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Tiny Mushroom
- 50%

Big Mushroom
- 5%

Balm Mushroom
- 1%
(Dark Grass)
Bug
Grass
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Trade from White
White Route 11 (Swarm)Details
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Trade Required
Dream World Dream Park - Beginning Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
6 Stun Spore -- 75 30 --
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.
6 Poisonpowder -- 75 35 --
The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
11 Leech Life 20 100 15 --
The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
17 Fury Cutter 20 95 20 --
The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
22 Spore -- 100 15 --
The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
27 Slash 70 100 20 --
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33 Growth -- -- 40 --
The user's body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
38 Giga Drain 75 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
43 Aromatherapy -- -- 5 --
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user's party.
49 Rage Powder -- -- 20 --
The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
54 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Venoshock 65 100 10 --
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 --
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM54 False Swipe 40 100 40 --
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100 20 --
While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets' Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
TM81 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Screech -- 85 40 -- Details
An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Psybeam 65 100 20 10 Details
The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.
Flail ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Sweet Scent -- 100 20 -- Details
A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
Pursuit 40 100 20 -- Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Metal Claw 50 95 35 -- Details
The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 -- Details
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Cross Poison 70 100 20 10 Details
A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.
Agility -- -- 30 -- Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Details
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Leech Seed -- 90 10 -- Details
A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
After You----15--
The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Bug Bite6010020--
The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Knock Off2010020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Seed Bomb8010015--
The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Synthesis----5--
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Worry Seed--10010--
A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Bullet Seed 25 100 30 -- Gen IV TM09
The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
String Shot -- 95 40 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The targets are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. This silk reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Refresh -- -- 20 -- XD Purification
The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 35 70 55 45 55 25
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 67 - 109 54 - 96 45 - 87 54 - 96 27 - 69
Lv. 100 180 - 274 130 - 215 103 - 188 85 - 170 103 - 188 49 - 134
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 75 - 122 60 - 107 50 - 97 60 - 107 30 - 77
Lv. 100 180 - 274 145 - 239 115 - 209 95 - 189 115 - 209 55 - 149
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 95 - 142 82 - 134 66 - 117 55 - 106 66 - 117 33 - 84
Lv. 100 180 - 274 159 - 262 126 - 229 104 - 207 126 - 229 60 - 163

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