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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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![]() 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.
Paras has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 9 - 12 Paras, within the Nature's Pantry location via On Land.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Paras Lv. 17 - 20 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 17 - 27 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Paras Lv. 18 - 23 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Paras Lv. 18 - 23 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 18 - 27 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 18 - 28 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Paras Lv. 20 - 22 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Paras Lv. 20 - 23 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 20 - 36 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 24 - 26 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Paras Lv. 18 - 23 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 18 - 38 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Paras Lv. 20 - 38 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Parasect Lv. 20 - 38 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |


Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Parasect Lv. 41 - 44 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |


Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Paras Lv. 9 - 12 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

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 |
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2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
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How To Complete Paras Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |







































