Is Paras Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Bug/Grass with AbilityDry Skin. Transfer only. Parasect at 24 carries a 4x Fire weakness. One of the worst type combinations for BW2's boss gauntlet.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Roxie's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Skyla's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Drayden's typing presses Paras's defenses.
Paras has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Shauntal's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Marshal's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Iris's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Paras cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Paras in Black 2 & White 2
Paras can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Paras from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Black & White and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Paras in B2W2
Step 1Paras ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Black & WhiteAvailableCatch in Black & White via Swarm · Route 11 · Swarm active, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Mt. Moon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Walking · Mt. Moon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Ilex Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · National Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Mt. Moon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Great Marsh · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Parasect
Paras Weakness
Type-wise, Paras takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Watch out for Fire and Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Paras Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Paras
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 4x157-186%KO Rollout 2x31-38% Smog 2x19-24% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 4x114-134%KO Venoshock 2x48-57% Leech Life 2x14-17% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x240-283%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-80% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 4x233-274%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x174-206%KO Venoshock 2x80-94% Leech Life 2x21-26% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Fly 4x346-408%KO U-turn 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x65-77% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 4x353-415%KO U-turn 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Golbat builds →Fly 4x241-285%KO Venoshock 2x78-92% U-turn 2x63-74% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x209-246%KO U-turn 2x54-64% Incinerate 4x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x515-607%KO U-turn 2x100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x108-127%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Fly 4x348-409%KO U-turn 2x90-107%KO Rock Slide 2x97-114%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Golbat builds →Fly 4x243-286%KO Venoshock 2x77-92% U-turn 2x64-75% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x232-273%KO Aerial Ace 4x142-168%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x324-382%KO U-turn 2x84-100%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x524-617%KO U-turn 2x102-121%KO Rock Slide 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x250-294%KO Rock Slide 2x70-83% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Fly 4x351-413%KO U-turn 2x91-108%KO Rock Slide 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x543-640%KO Smog 2x32-38% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x509-600%KO Gust 4x115-136%KO U-turn 2x79-93% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x523-616%KO U-turn 2x103-121%KO Rock Slide 2x109-129%KO | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x250-295%KO X-Scissor 2x74-88% Rock Slide 2x70-82% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Fly 4x354-418%KO U-turn 2x92-109%KO Rock Slide 2x98-116%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x537-632%KO Smog 2x31-38% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x505-595%KO Silver Wind 2x127-150%KO Gust 4x115-136%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x580-682%KO Ancient Power 2x83-99% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x638-751%KO Smog 2x31-37% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x599-705%KO Hurricane 4x343-404%KO Bug Buzz 2x193-227%KO Poison Jab 2x59-69% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x532-626%KO Stone Edge 2x147-173%KO U-turn 2x104-122%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x473-557%KO U-turn 2x92-109%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Paras with Fire Blast (250-295%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (290-342%). Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 87-103%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain7-8% Fire Blast 4x250-295%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Paras View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 4x290-342%KO Extreme Speed32-38% Close Combat24-28% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Paras View Staraptor builds →Close Combat29-34% U Turn 2x69-81% Double Edge87-103%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x65-77% Flamethrower 4x130-153%KO | ||
Paras Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Paras grows into Parasect through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 120 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Paras easily with 65 breeding partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Pass egg moves like Agility, Bug Bite, Counter and 10 more to offspring.
B2W2 Paras Best Moveset
Water moves heal instead of damage through AbilityDry Skin, but the trade adds a Fire weakness that multiplies to 4x with Bug/Grass typing. The moveset answers very little because five type weaknesses and 25 Speed mean everything attacks first and most attacks hit super-effectively.
Best Build
Paras best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Pursuit
- Knock Off
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Agility and Bug Bite give Paras options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball. The egg moves push it further.
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
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host Paras.
Paras Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, you can run Paras through the first few routes without issues. 285 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Parasect as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Paras has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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