Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Mt. Moon 1F | Walking | 8–9 |
| Kanto | Mt. Moon B1F | Walking | 7–8 |
| Kanto | Mt. Moon B2F | Walking | 10–12 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone East | Walking | 22 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone North | Walking | 23 |
| Unova | Pinwheel Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Dark Cave | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | WalkingDay | 6 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | WalkingNight | 5–6 |
| Johto | Mount Moon | WalkingDay | 12 |
| Johto | Mount Moon | WalkingNight | 12 |
| Johto | Mount Moon Square Entrance | WalkingDay | 12 |
| Johto | Mount Moon Square Entrance | WalkingNight | 12 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Attack
- 45
- Sp. Defense
- 55
- Speed
- 25
Abilities · Effect Spore / Dry Skin
Hidden ability · Damp
Size · 0.3 m · 5.4 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Parasect · Level 24
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Paras
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch |
| 6 | Stun Spore |
| 6 | Poison Powder |
| 11 | Absorb |
| 17 | Fury Cutter |
| 22 | Spore |
| 27 | Slash |
| 33 | Growth |
| 38 | Giga Drain |
| 43 | Aromatherapy |
| 49 | Rage Powder |
| 54 | X Scissor |