#047 Parasect
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Parasect Parasect
パラセクト
National: #047
Sinnoh: #236
Johto: #071
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Effect Spore & Dry Skin
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.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Mushroom Pokémon 3'03" 65.0lbs 75 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Attack Point(s)
1 Defense Point(s)
Red 90
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%
Bug
Plant
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores.
Pearl It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places.
Platinum A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores.
HeartGold It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back.
SoulSilver The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
FireRed Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Safari Zone Area 1
LeafGreen Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Safari Zone Area 1
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
XD Evolve Paras
Diamond Evolve from Paras
Pearl Evolve from Paras
Platinum Evolve Paras
HeartGold Cerulean Cave
Safari Zone (Special Items)
Details
SoulSilver Cerulean Cave
Safari Zone (Special Items)
Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Cross Poison701002010
A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Scratch4010035--
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Stun Spore--7530--
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
Poisonpowder--7535--
A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
Leech Life2010015--
A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
6Stun Spore--7530--
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
6Poisonpowder--7535--
A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
11Leech Life2010015--
A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
17Spore--10015--
The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
22Slash7010020--
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
30Growth----40--
The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.
39Giga Drain6010010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
47Aromatherapy----5--
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user's party.
55X-scissor8010015--
The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Bullet Seed 10 100 30 --
The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
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.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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 tough fists, etc. 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
The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100 10 10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM54 False Swipe 40 100 40 --
A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe'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.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM81 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe'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.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Knock Off 20 100 20 --
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Synthesis -- -- 5 --
The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Seed Bomb 80 100 15 --
The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
String Shot -- 95 40 --
The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat.
Worry Seed -- 100 10 --
A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
Bug Bite 60 100 20 --
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
False Swipe4010040--Details
A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Screech--8540--Details
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
Counter??10020--Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Psybeam651002010Details
The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Sweet Scent--10020--Details
A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
Light Screen----30--Details
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
Pursuit4010020--Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Metal Claw50953510Details
The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Bug Bite6010020--Details
The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Cross Poison701002010Details
A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Agility - HGSS Only----30--Details
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 60 95 80 60 80 30
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 90 - 132 76 - 118 58 - 100 76 - 118 31 - 73
Lv. 100 230 - 324 175 - 260 148 - 233 112 - 197 148 - 233 58 - 143
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 100 - 147 85 - 132 65 - 112 85 - 132 35 - 82
Lv. 100 230 - 324 195 - 289 165 - 259 125 - 219 165 - 259 65 - 159
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 110 - 161 93 - 145 71 - 123 93 - 145 38 - 90
Lv. 100 230 - 324 214 - 317 181 - 284 137 - 240 181 - 284 71 - 174

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