Pokédex - Paras (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Paras]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/46.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #046 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) |
| Type | BUG / GRASS |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Paras]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAG0lEQVQ4jWNgGAUjCPynVDMMU2QA/TWPAiIBAMIIB/l4WQQPAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 6]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtUlEQVQYle2Vuw3EMAiGnVMGYByXlCkzqsuUlDcOI6SIZGECzkPkpEhHie0PDPz2QETpGfs8xH0tejyziZmJvsqJmAHgDtrESdtWOwE0+pBoBpjnab/U1Poqt1opCzP30Pe43tnICVGJR6JV4g0aMQdGatAAEEjXBemr4JIdqLEqopQlAI2Ya0PqJaQzCY1IKahiGhNi1kQ6vX6og/bw9ZspEV7Kyas1AJjPghfV3Dz8P7CfoVeYM0iR+frQSAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug, Grass |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | TinyMushroom (50%); Big Mushroom (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Effect Spore, Dry Skin |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Paras
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 25 |
| Special Attack | 45 |
| Special Defense | 55 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Paras - Mushroom Pokémon
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS.
French
Paras - Pokémon Champignon
Des champignons appelés “tochukaso” poussent sur son dos. Ils évoluent avec le PARAS hôte.
German
Paras - Pilz
Auf seinem Rücken wachsen Pilze, die Tochukaso. Sie nehmen an Größe zu, wenn PARAS wächst.
Spanish
Paras - Pokémon Hongo
En el lomo de PARAS crecen unas setas parasitarias llamadas tochukaso.
Italian
Paras - Pokémon Fungo
Ha sul dorso dei funghi chiamati tochukaso, che crescono insieme al PARAS su cui si trovano.
Japanese
パラス (PARASU) - きのこポケモン (KinokoPOKEMON)
とうちゅうかそうとよばれる キノコをせなかにはやしている。 パラスとともにおおきくそだつ。 (Touchuukasoutoyobareru KINOKOwosenakanihayashiteiru. PARASUtotomoniookikusodatsu. )
Evolutions (When Paras Evolves)
- Evolves into Parasect at level 24.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Paras)
Special method: Great Marsh (Daily Binocular Pokemon)
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 6 | Stun Spore | GRASS | Status | 0 | 75 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 6 | PoisonPowder | POISON | Status | 0 | 75 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 11 | Leech Life | BUG | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 17 | Spore | GRASS | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 22 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 27 | Growth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 33 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 38 | Aromatherapy | GRASS | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User's side | d |
| 43 | X-Scissor | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Paras learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Paras can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
Aromatherapy
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 38
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Brick BreakDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31
Bullet SeedTM09
CaptivateTM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
False Swipe
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM54
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Grass KnotTM86
Growth
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 27
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Leech Life
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 11
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Metal ClawDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
PoisonPowder
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
RefreshPokémon XD: Learned when purified
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
ScratchRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Secret PowerTM43
Seed BombPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Spore
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
String ShotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Stun Spore
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Sweet ScentRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
SynthesisPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Worry SeedHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
X-Scissor
- Level 43
- TM81