Is Parasect Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Contact status keeps rolling with AbilityEffect Spore and better stats than Paras. Bug/Grass means 4x Fire and Flying weakness, which matters against Blaine and Lance. Parasect contributes against Misty through Grass and can spread status against Giovanni's team. Falls apart when the type disadvantages line up.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Paras has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Blaine's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Agatha's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Lance's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Paras on Mt. Moon (walking, Lv 8, rare).
- LV 19BugLeech Life120100%10
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
- LV 43GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Paras should hit Level 24 before you reach Erika, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 24)
- LV 24BugLeech Life120100%10
- LV 24GrassStun Spore—75%30
- LV 27GrassSpore—100%15
- After Erika
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb90100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 51GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Parasect in FireRed & LeafGreen
Ten encounters in both versions, but Parasect is only in two areas and the level spread is massive. Common at some spots, rare at others.
Wild Parasect may be holding when caught:
Tiny Mushroom (50% chance) A small and rare mushroom. It is quite popular among certain people.
Big Mushroom (5% chance) A large and rare mushroom. It is very popular among certain people.2 locations to catch Parasect2 locations to catch Paras
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
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Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8Catch Paras at any of the 2 locations below, then level it up to 24 — it evolves into Parasect.
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Badge 4 Badge 5Where To Catch Parasect in FRLG
The path to Parasect starts with Paras at Lv. 5-64 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Parasect Weakness
Parasect's Bug/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Parasect Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Parasect
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Weedle BugPoison | D | |
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 4x80-96% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Poison Sting 2x20-24% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x80-96% Aerial Ace 4x68-80% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
 Spearow Normal | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 4x80-96% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Poison Sting 2x20-24% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x80-96% Aerial Ace 4x68-80% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Spearow Normal | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x105-124%KO Leech Life 2x13-17% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 4x161-190%KO Aerial Ace 4x62-73% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Nidoking builds →Flamethrower 4x111-132%KO Ice Beam 2x55-66% Peck 4x54-63% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Nidoqueen builds →Flamethrower 4x104-122%KO Aerial Ace 4x78-93% Ice Beam 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x111-130%KO Sludge Bomb 2x79-95% Leech Life 2x14-17% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | B | |
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 4x166-196%KO Aerial Ace 4x62-74% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x111-130%KO Sludge Bomb 2x79-95% Leech Life 2x14-17% | ||
Dodrio Normal | B | |
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 4x166-196%KO Aerial Ace 4x62-74% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x297-350%KO Fly 4x124-146%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x265-312%KO Smog 2x18-22% | ||
Dodrio Normal | B | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x104-123%KO Sludge Bomb 2x76-90% Leech Life 2x13-16% | ||
 Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Weezing builds →Fire Blast 4x139-164%KO Sludge Bomb 2x82-97% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Moltres builds →Overheat 4x344-404%KO Fly 4x143-169%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x306-360%KO Fly 4x128-151%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x272-320%KO Smog 2x19-22% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Rapidash builds →Overheat 4x238-280%KO Bounce 4x116-136%KO | ||
 Magcargo FireRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Magcargo builds →Overheat 4x260-307%KO Rock Slide 2x47-56% Smog 2x10-12% | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 4x306-360%KO Fly 4x179-211%KO | ||
Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Moltres builds →Overheat 4x342-402%KO Fly 4x143-169%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x303-357%KO Fly 4x124-146%KO | ||
 Entei Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x270-318%KO Smog 2x18-22% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Blaziken can KO Parasect with Fire Blast (134-157%).
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemSalacberry NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Fire Blast 4x134-157%KO | ||
Parasect Evolutions
Parasect is what Paras becomes. Breed it for Paras eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Paras pushed Parasect to 405 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Parasect to get Paras eggs easily using 37 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, False Swipe, Flail and 5 more.
FRLG Parasect Best Moveset
MoveSpore puts targets to sleep at 100%% accuracy, the single strongest utility move in the moveset. AbilityEffect Spore adds random status on contact. 95 Attack fires physical Bug TermStab, but 30 Speed means acting last against everything and 4x Fire weakness means one Fire move ends it.
Best Build
Parasect best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Hidden Power Bug
- Aromatherapy
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Counter and False Swipe from the egg pool give Parasect something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Leech Life for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It scatters toxic spores from the mushroom cap. In China, the spores are used as herbal medicine.
A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.
Parasect FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
- Where in the FireRed & LeafGreen Safari Zone can I find Parasect?
See the Locations section above for where to find Parasect in FireRed & LeafGreen.
Safari rules: You can only use Safari Balls. No battling. Two tactical items shift the catch/flee trade-off:
Action Catch chance per ball Flee rate per turn Default 12% 25% Bait 7% 5% Rock 25% 50% Effects last 2-6 random turns; throwing one cancels the other. Catch chance assumes full HP and a Safari Ball (the only ball allowed).
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Parasect appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Parasect have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves