Nothing fancy in Parasect's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Mushroom-lacking specimens of this Pokémon lie unmoving in the forest, lending credence to the hypothesis that the large mushroom is in control of Parasect’s actions.
Parasect's Bug/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. 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 |
Volcarona can KO Parasect with Heat Wave (222-262%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (238-280%). Glimmora deals 80-94% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 4x222-262%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 4x238-280%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x80-94% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball48-57% Focus Blast24-28% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 4x214-252%KO | ||
Parasect is what Paras becomes. Breed it for Paras eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Paras pushed Parasect to 405 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Parasect to get Paras eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups.
Dryskin isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Bigroot for extra utility and max HP and Defense EVs, Parasect fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Relaxed nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Knock Off
- Spore
- Leech Seed
- Leech Life
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Leech Seed
- Rage Powder
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Leech Life
- Swords Dance
- Mega Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The offense anchors on Energy Ball and X-Scissor, with Poison and Normal coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Parasect that handles most situations. Energy Ball and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Bug Bite from the egg pool give Parasect something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Energy Ball for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Parasect learns Hyper Beam and Sludge Bomb naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Fighting coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Bug Bite from the egg pool give Parasect something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Energy Ball for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
A handful of locations for Parasect with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Parasect in Legends: Arceus
To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ParasCloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonDiamond HeathGrassUncommonGolden LowlandsGrassUncommonHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonNature’s PantryGrassUncommonWayward WoodGrassUncommonWindbreak StandGrassUncommon
Step 2Parasect ✓Cloudpool RidgeGrass SkyUncommonCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonDiamond HeathGrassUncommonGolden LowlandsGrassUncommonHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonNature’s PantryGrassUncommonWayward WoodGrassUncommonWindbreak StandGrassUncommonor evolve from Paras (Step 1)
Can't catch Parasect directly. Start with Paras at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 24. The 2-stage line from Paras to Parasect is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Parasect in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ParasBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSwampy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-gameSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 SwampPostPost-game
Step 2Parasect ✓
You're catching Paras first, not Parasect. Paras appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Parasect in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at Lv. 5-10. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ParasMt. Moon - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Moon - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave15%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave15%Early
Step 2Parasect ✓
moderate rates across 2 locations for Parasect in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Parasect in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Parasect starts with Paras at Lv. 14-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ParasBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDay
Step 2Parasect ✓Route 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidDayRoute 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidDayor evolve from Paras (Step 1)
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Parasect. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Parasect won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Paras evolves into Parasect at level 24. Parasect is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.
It depends on your team. Parasect at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug/Grass coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Parasect looks average on paper at 405 BST. But Dry Skin is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier trick room on our tier list.
Parasect gets Dry Skin, Effect Spore, and Damp. But Dry Skin is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Present since Red & Blue, Parasect appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Parasect have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves