Paras (Pokémon)
Paras
#046
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #046 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Grass |
| Species | Mushroom Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1' 1.0") |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Red |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Armor |
Paras Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Paras. Paras is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Paras
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Paras.
4× damage
Flying Pokémon are super effective against against Paras.
2× damage
Poison Pokémon are very effective against against Paras.
0.25× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Paras.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Paras.
2× damage
Bug Pokémon are very effective against against Paras.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
4× damage
Fire Pokémon are super effective against against Paras.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Paras.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Paras.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Paras.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Paras.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Paras.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Burrows to suck tree roots. The mushrooms on its back grow by draw ing nutrients from the bug host. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
Generation 2
| Gold | It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back. |
|---|---|
| Silver | As its body grows large, oriental mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. |
| Crystal | The tochukaso growing on this Pokémon's back orders it to extract juice from tree trunks. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | PARAS has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from the BUG Pokémon host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back. |
| SoulSilver | As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras. |
Generation 6
| X | Growing out of the bug’s back are mushrooms called tochukaso. The mushrooms grow with the bug host. |
|---|---|
| Y | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Paras has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from this Bug Pokémon host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life. |
Generation 7
| Sun | No matter how much it eats, the mushrooms growing on its back steal away most of the nutrients it consumes. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Mushrooms called tochukaso sprout from its back. They can be dried and powdered to make a medicine used to extend life. |
| Ultra Sun | Whether it’s due to a lack of moisture or a lack of nutrients, in Alola the mushrooms on Paras don’t grow up quite right. |
| Ultra Moon | The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Burrows under the ground to gnaw on tree roots. The mushrooms on its back absorb most of the nutrition. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Paras has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Paras has no Pokédex entry. |
Paras Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Mt Moon | 8 |
| Yellow | Mt Moon | 9 |
| Gold Silver | Ilex Forest | 6 |
| Crystal | Ilex Forest | 6 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Mt Moon | 8 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Ilex Forest | 5 |