Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave 1F | WalkingDay | 49 |
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave 1F | WalkingNight | 46 |
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave 2F | Walking | 49 |
| Kanto | Cerulean Cave B1F | Walking | 58–64 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone Center | Walking | 30 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone East | Walking | 25 |
| Unova | Route 11 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 1F | WalkingDay | 38 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 1F | WalkingNight | 38 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 2F | WalkingDay | 40 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave 2F | WalkingNight | 40 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave B1F | WalkingDay | 45–47 |
| Johto | Cerulean Cave B1F | WalkingNight | 45–47 |
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
- 60
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 30
Abilities · Effect Spore / Dry Skin
Hidden ability · Damp
Size · 1 m · 29.5 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Paras · Level 24
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Parasect
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cross Poison |
| 1 | Scratch |
| 1 | Stun Spore |
| 1 | Poison Powder |
| 1 | Absorb |
| 6 | Stun Spore |
| 6 | Poison Powder |
| 11 | Absorb |
| 17 | Fury Cutter |
| 22 | Spore |
| 29 | Slash |
| 37 | Growth |
| 44 | Giga Drain |
| 51 | Aromatherapy |
| 59 | Rage Powder |
| 66 | X Scissor |