Pokédex - Paras (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Paras]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/46.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #046 |
| Hoenn | #235 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
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.
French
Paras - Pokémon Champignon
PARAS accueille des champignons parasites appelés tochukaso qui poussent sur son dos. Ils grandissent grâce aux nutriments trouvés sur le dos de ce POKéMON INSECTE/PLANTE. Ils peuvent rallonger l'espérance de vie.
German
Paras - Pilz
Auf PARAS' Rücken wachsen parasitäre Pilze, die Tochukaso genannt werden. Sie wachsen, indem sie diesem KÄFER-/PFLANZEN-PKMN Nährstoffe entziehen. Sie sind sehr wertvoll als lebensverlängernde Medizin.
Spanish
Paras - Pokémon Hongo
PARAS lleva dos setas parásitas a cuestas llamadas tochukaso. Éstas crecen alimentándose de los nutrientes de este POKéMON de tipo BICHO/PLANTA que les sirve de huésped. Las setas se usan como elixir de vida.
Italian
Paras - Pokémon Fungo
PARAS ha sulla schiena dei funghi parassiti chiamati tochukaso, che crescono traendo nutrimento dal PARAS ospite. Sono molto apprezzati come farmaco di longevità.
Japanese
パラス (PARASU) - きのこポケモン (KinokoPOKEMON)
パラスから ようぶんを すいとって おおきくなる キノコは とうちゅうかそう と よばれている。 ちょうじゅの くすりになる きちょうな キノコ。 (PARASUkara youbunwo suitotte ookikunaru KINOKOha touchuukasou to yobareteiru. Choujuno kusurininaru kichouna KINOKO. )
Evolutions (When Paras Evolves)
- Evolves into Parasect at level 24.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Paras)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Sapphire Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 7 | Stun Spore | GRASS | 0 | 75 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | PoisonPowder | POISON | 0 | 75 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 19 | Leech Life | BUG | 20 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | Spore | GRASS | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 31 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 37 | Growth | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 43 | Giga Drain | GRASS | 60 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 49 | Aromatherapy | GRASS | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Paras learn in Pokémon Sapphire?
Paras can learn the following moves:
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 25
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor