Is Paras Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild catch with a rough Bug/Grass typing. Four-times weak to both Fire and Flying, which covers Kiawe's trial and Kahili's E4. Parasect isn't worth the investment.
Paras has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Paras here.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Paras has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Catch Paras on Brooklet Hill (walking, Lv 14-17).
Your Paras should hit Level 24 before you reach Sophocles, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Paras in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Paras appears at decent spawn rates across 10 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Paras in USUM
Paras is your first catch on the way to Paras. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-29 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Paras ✓Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayBrooklet Hill - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayLush Jungle - NorthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%DayLush Jungle - SouthLv.19-22GrassRate 10%DayLush Jungle - WestLv.19-22GrassRate 10%Day
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 |
What is Paras Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Paras
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salamence builds →Fly 4x364-429%KO Fire Fang 4x176-210%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 4x181-214%KO Smack Down 2x48-57% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salamence builds →Fly 4x348-411%KO Fire Fang 4x169-200%KO Rock Tomb 2x78-93% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 4x178-211%KO Rock Tomb 2x59-70% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salamence builds →Fly 4x376-444%KO Fire Fang 4x182-216%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 4x192-228%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salamence builds →Fly 4x369-434%KO Fire Fang 4x176-207%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-97% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x245-290%KO Smog 2x57-67% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 4x377-445%KO Flame Charge 4x129-152%KO Smack Down 2x64-76% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salamence builds →Fly 4x377-445%KO Fire Fang 4x185-218%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x255-300%KO Venoshock 2x115-136%KO Leech Life 2x64-76% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x465-548%KO Venoshock 2x118-139%KO Leech Life 2x64-75% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 4x338-398%KO Fly 4x255-300%KO U-turn 2x65-78% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 4x383-450%KO Overheat 4x229-270%KO U-turn 2x91-108%KO Smack Down 2x65-78% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Turtonator builds →Overheat 4x395-465%KO Venoshock 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Houndoom builds →Overheat 4x459-540%KO Smog 2x38-45% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x447-527%KO Air Slash 4x260-306%KO Rock Slide 2x70-84% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x536-631%KO Hurricane 4x301-355%KO Bug Buzz 2x185-217%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x452-533%KO Sludge Bomb 2x158-187%KO Acrobatics 4x87-102%KO Leech Life 2x60-71% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Blaziken builds →Overheat 4x447-527%KO Aerial Ace 4x152-180%KO Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO | ||
Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 4x322-380%KO Fly 4x244-288%KO U-turn 2x63-76% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x575-676%KO Smog 2x46-54% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 4x600-707%KO Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO X-Scissor 2x81-95% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x449-529%KO Air Slash 4x264-310%KO Rock Slide 2x70-83% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x540-636%KO Hurricane 4x305-359%KO Bug Buzz 2x187-221%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 4x484-569%KO Smog 2x33-39% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x594-699%KO Smog 2x47-56% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 4x619-729%KO Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Poison Jab 2x84-99% X-Scissor 2x84-99% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Charizard builds →Overheat 4x462-544%KO Air Slash 4x269-317%KO Rock Slide 2x73-86% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x557-656%KO Hurricane 4x316-371%KO Bug Buzz 2x194-229%KO Poison Jab 2x61-71% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Paras View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x477-561%KO U-turn 2x93-110%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (251-296%). Staraptor deals 47-55% with Double-Edge.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain8-9% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Paras View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 4x251-296%KO Extreme Speed28-33% Close Combat21-24% Wild Charge16-19% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Paras View Staraptor builds →Close Combat15-18% U Turn 2x37-44% Double Edge47-55% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x112-131%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Paras View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x76-89% Flamethrower 4x151-178%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 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Pass egg moves like Agility, Bug Bite, Counter and 14 more to offspring.
USUM Paras Best Moveset
Bug/Grass carries a 4x Fire weakness through both types, and AbilityDry Skin makes it worse by adding 25%% more Fire damage while healing from Water. 70 Attack with AbilityEffect Spore threatening status on contact. The moveset at these stats cannot function. Parasect one evolution away adds MoveSpore.
Best Build
Paras best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Life
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
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 7 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
Base Stats
Whether it’s due to a lack of moisture or a lack of nutrients, in Alola the mushrooms on Paras don’t grow up quite right.
The mushrooms, known as tochukaso, are controlling the bug. Even if the bug bugs the mushrooms, they tell it to bug off.
Paras Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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