Parasect (Pokémon)
Parasect
#047
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #047 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Grass |
| Species | Mushroom Pokémon |
| Height | 1 m (3' 0.3") |
| Weight | 29.5 kg (65.0 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Red |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Armor |
Parasect Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Parasect. Parasect 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 Parasect
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Parasect.
4× damage
Flying Pokémon are super effective against against Parasect.
2× damage
Poison Pokémon are very effective against against Parasect.
0.25× damage
Ground Pokémon are not very effective against against Parasect.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Parasect.
2× damage
Bug Pokémon are very effective against against Parasect.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
4× damage
Fire Pokémon are super effective against against Parasect.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Parasect.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Parasect.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Parasect.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
2× damage
Ice Pokémon are very effective against against Parasect.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Parasect.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking. |
Generation 2
| Gold | It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mush rooms on its back. |
|---|---|
| Silver | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mush room spores it scatters. |
| Crystal | When nothing's left to extract from the bug, the mushrooms on its back leave spores on the bug's egg. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | PARASECT is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It scatters toxic spores from the mushroom cap. In China, the spores are used as herbal medicine. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores. |
Generation 6
| X | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores. |
|---|---|
| Y | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
Generation 7
| Sun | The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It scatters toxic spores from its mushroom cap. Once harvested, these spores can be steeped and boiled down to prepare herbal medicines. |
| Ultra Sun | The bug is mostly dead, with the mushroom on its back having become the main body. If the mushroom comes off, the bug stops moving. |
| Ultra Moon | Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | The bug host is drained of energy by the mushroom on its back. The mushroom appears to do all the thinking. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Parasect has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Parasect has no Pokédex entry. |
Parasect Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Kanto Safari Zone | 25 |
| Yellow | Kanto Safari Zone | 27 |
| Crystal | Mt Silver | 46 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Kanto Safari Zone | 30 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Cerulean Cave | 38 |