Paras (#046)

Paras (#046) is a Bug/Grass-type Mushroom Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Paras in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Safari Zone (East) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (East) (15.2%, Lv 22). It evolves into Parasect at level 24. Its best stat is Attack (70), and its base stat total of 240 ranks #136 of 151.

Paras pixel-art sprite — Paras, drawn from code for Pokémon Claude Red

National No.: #046
Type: Bug Grass
Category: Mushroom Pokémon
Height: 1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight: 12.0 lb (5.4 kg)
Catch rate: 190 of 255
Base EXP: 70
Growth rate: Medium Fast

Paras burrows underground to feed on tree roots, and the mushrooms sprouting from its back grow by drawing nutrients straight out of its bug host.

Where to find Paras in Pokémon Red

Safari Zone (East): tall grass, Lv 22, 15.2% of encounters.
Safari Zone (North): tall grass, Lv 23, 15.2% of encounters.
Mt. Moon (B2F): walking, Lv 10–12, 14.8% of encounters.
Mt. Moon (B1F): walking, Lv 10, 9.8% of encounters.
Mt. Moon (1F): walking, Lv 8, 5.1% of encounters.

Base stats

Stat	Base	Rank
HP	35	#134 of 151
Attack	70	#74 of 151
Defense	55	#96 of 151
Special	55	#93 of 151
Speed	25	#146 of 151
Total	240	#136 of 151

Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.

Evolution

Paras
Parasect at level 24

Type effectiveness against Paras

Damage taken	Types
4× (double weakness)	Fire Poison Flying
2× (weak to)	Ice Bug Rock
½× (resists)	Water Electric Fighting
¼× (double resistance)	Grass Ground
0× (immune)	—

Moves learned by level up

Level	Move	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Start	Scratch	Normal	40	100%	35
13	Stun Spore	Grass	—	75%	30
20	Leech Life	Bug	20	100%	15
27	Spore	Grass	—	100%	15
34	Slash	Normal	70	100%	20
41	Growth	Normal	—	100%	40

TM and HM moves

TM/HM	Move	Type	Power
HM01	Cut	Normal	50
TM03	Swords Dance	Normal	—
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM08	Body Slam	Normal	85
TM09	Take Down	Normal	90
TM10	Double-Edge	Normal	100
TM20	Rage	Normal	20
TM21	Mega Drain	Grass	40
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	120
TM28	Dig	Ground	100
TM31	Mimic	Normal	—
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM33	Reflect	Psychic	—
TM34	Bide	Normal	—
TM40	Skull Bash	Normal	100
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM50	Substitute	Normal	—

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Paras in Pokémon Red?

You can catch Paras in Mt. Moon (1F), Mt. Moon (B1F), Mt. Moon (B2F), and Safari Zone (East) and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (East) (15.2%, Lv 22).

What type is Paras?

Paras is Bug/Grass type. It takes double damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Ice, Bug, and Rock.

What level does Paras evolve?

Paras evolves into Parasect at level 24.

What moves does Paras learn?

Paras starts with Scratch and learns Stun Spore (Lv 13), Leech Life (Lv 20), Spore (Lv 27), Slash (Lv 34), and Growth (Lv 41) by leveling up. It can learn 17 TMs and HMs.

What are Paras's base stats?

HP 35, Attack 70, Defense 55, Special 55, Speed 25, for a total of 240.

What's the catch rate of Paras?

Paras's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.