Pokémon Claude Red
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Parasect (#047) is a Bug/Grass-type Mushroom Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Parasect in Safari Zone (East), Safari Zone (Center), Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (9.8%, Lv 64). It evolves from Paras at level 24 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (95), and its base stat total of 345 ranks #70 of 151.
Parasect is really a bug host that has been fully taken over by the parasitic mushroom on its back, and it favors damp, shaded places.
Where to find Parasect in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): walking, Lv 64, 9.8% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (East): tall grass, Lv 25, 5.1% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (Center): tall grass, Lv 30, 5.1% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (1F): walking, Lv 52, 5.1% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 95 | #28 of 151 | |
| Defense | 80 | #40 of 151 | |
| Special | 80 | #49 of 151 | |
| Speed | 30 | #140 of 151 | |
| Total | 345 | #70 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Parasect
| 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 |
| Start | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| Start | Leech Life | Bug | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 13 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75% | 30 |
| 20 | Leech Life | Bug | 20 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Spore | Grass | — | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | 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 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| 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 Parasect in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Parasect in Safari Zone (East), Safari Zone (Center), Cerulean Cave (B1F), and Cerulean Cave (1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (9.8%, Lv 64).
What type is Parasect?
Parasect is Bug/Grass type. It takes double damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Ice, Bug, and Rock.
Does Parasect evolve?
Parasect is the final form: it evolves from Paras at level 24.
What moves does Parasect learn?
Parasect starts with Scratch, Stun Spore, and Leech Life and learns Stun Spore (Lv 13), Leech Life (Lv 20), Spore (Lv 30), Slash (Lv 39), and Growth (Lv 48) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.
What are Parasect's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 95, Defense 80, Special 80, Speed 30, for a total of 345.
What's the catch rate of Parasect?
Parasect's catch rate is 75 out of 255.