Pokemon Legends Arceus Paras is a Bug and Grass Type Mushroom Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 1 Attack EV Yield. Paras can be found with Effect Spore, Dry Skin and Damp as an Ability; we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 285 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Paras Stats and Abilities
Based on Paras Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Paras Highest IV Stat is Attack (70) and the Lowest being Speed (25).
Rank | Stat | Value |
---|---|---|
F | HP | 35 |
D | Attack | 70 |
F | Defense | 55 |
E | Special Attack | 45 |
F | Special Defense | 55 |
F | Speed | 25 |
F | Total | 285 |
Paras | Detail |
---|---|
Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 35% Springy Mushroom ![]() |
Catch Rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
---|---|
Ability 1 | Effect Spore Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep. |
Ability 2 | Dry Skin Dry Skin causes several effects: |
Hidden Ability | Damp Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath. |
How To Evolve Paras in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Paras requires (Level 24) to evolve into Parasect.
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Paras
| 285 | 35 | 70 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 25 |
Stat Change
| +120 | +25 | +25 | +15 | +25 | +25 | +5 |
![]() Parasect
| 405 | 60 | 95 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 30 |

Where To Find Paras Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Paras in PLA.

Pokemon LA Paras Weakness
Paras is a Bug and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Paras to take More Damage from Rock, Poison, Bug, Ice, , Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage |
![]() ![]() |
2.0x More Damage |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage |
![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage |
![]() ![]() |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Paras Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
---|---|
S | |
S | |
S | |
S | |
S |
What pokemon is Paras Strong Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
---|---|
S | |
S | |
S | |
S | |
S |

How To Complete Paras Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of large specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||
Times you have seen it use Absorb | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Stun Spore | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Number you've evolved | 1 |

Best Paras Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Paras Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 |
Energy Ball
| ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
37 |
X-Scissor
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
21 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
15 |
Venoshock
| ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. |
Paras Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Paras can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
---|---|---|
1
(9)
|
Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
| |
5
(14)
|
Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 30
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
| |
9
(18)
|
Power: —
Acc: 75
PP: 35
![]() Poisons opponent.
| |
15
(25)
|
Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
| |
21
(31)
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
| |
29
(40)
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
| |
37
(48)
|
Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
| |
47
(59)
|
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
Paras Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Paras can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
---|---|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
| |
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
| |
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
| |
Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
| |
Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
| |
Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
| |
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
|

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B |
![]() Yanmega
|
![]() ![]() | 515 | 86 | 76 | 116 | 86 | 56 | 95 |
B |
![]() Kleavor
|
![]() ![]() | 505 | 70 | 135 | 45 | 95 | 75 | 85 |
B |
![]() Scyther
|
![]() ![]() | 500 | 70 | 110 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 105 |
B |
![]() Scizor
|
![]() ![]() | 500 | 70 | 130 | 55 | 100 | 80 | 65 |
B |
![]() Heracross
|
![]() ![]() | 500 | 80 | 125 | 40 | 75 | 95 | 85 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S |
![]() Shaymin Sky
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 100 | 103 | 120 | 75 | 75 | 127 |
S |
![]() Shaymin Land
|
![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A |
![]() Tangrowth
|
![]() | 535 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 | 50 | 50 |
A |
![]() Hisuian Decidueye
|
![]() ![]() | 530 | 88 | 112 | 95 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
B |
![]() Torterra
|
![]() ![]() | 525 | 95 | 109 | 75 | 105 | 85 | 56 |







































