Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Parasect

Parasect

Mushroom Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Parasect is a Bug and Grass Type Mushroom Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Parasect can be found with Effect Spore, Dry Skin and Damp as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack, 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 405 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Parasect Stats & Abilities
Parasect Evolutions
Parasect Locations
Parasect Weakness
Parasect Best Moves
Parasect Level Up Moves
Parasect TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Parasect

Parasect Stats and Abilities

Based on Parasect Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Parasect Highest IV Stat is Attack 95 and the Lowest being Speed 30.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
C	Attack	95	175	317
E	Defense	80	148	284
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
F	Speed	30	58	174
D	Total	405


Parasect	Detail
Best Held Items	Insect Plate Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense Silver Powder
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	50% Tiny Mushroom 5% Big Mushroom
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Attack, 1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug, Grass
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Effect Spore Ability 1	Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.
Dry Skin Ability 2	Dry Skin causes several effects:
Damp Hidden Ability	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 Parasect in BDSP

Paras requires (Level 24) to evolve into Parasect.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Paras	Level 24 →	Parasect

Where To Find Parasect in BDSP

Parasect has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Paras, within the Bogsunk Cavern location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

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= Day Time

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Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Great Marsh	20 - 5%	Paras Lv. 20-26
Swampy Cave	National	Paras Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Paras Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Paras Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern	National	Paras Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Parasect Weakness

Parasect is a Bug and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Parasect to take More Damage from Rock, Poison, Bug, Ice, Flying, Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Water, Electric, Ground, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Parasect Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Flying Fire
2.0x More Damage	Rock Poison Bug Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Water Electric
0.25x Less Damage	Ground Grass
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Parasect Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Parasect Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp

Best Moves Parasect in BDSP

Best Moveset for Parasect Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
66	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.
44	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Cross Poison	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
29	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Parasect TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Parasect Lv Up Moves

Parasect TM Moves

Parasect Level Up Moves

List of Moves Parasect can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Cross Poison	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
1	Scratch	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
6	Stun Spore	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 30 Status Paralyzes opponent.
6	Poison Powder	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 35 Status Poisons opponent.
11	Absorb	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
17	Fury Cutter	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
22	Spore	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
29	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
37	Growth	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
44	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
51	Aromatherapy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Cures all status problems in your party.
59	Rage Powder	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Forces attacks to hit user, not team-mates.
66	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical 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.

Parasect TM Moves

List of Moves Parasect can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical 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.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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