Parasect Best Moveset
MoveSpore at 100% sleep accuracy remains the competitive standout from the moveset. 95 Attack at 30 Speed on Bug/Grass with 4x Fire and Flying weaknesses means going last and dying to common coverage. Strong Style hits harder on the rare turns that survive long enough.
Bug/Grass was one of the worst type combos in Gen I (Red & Blue). 4x Flying weakness plus Fire, Ice, Poison, Rock. Spore was the only reason Parasect existed.
Utility Moveset
- Spore
- Mega Drain
- Slash
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Still the Spore carrier in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 100% accurate sleep, then hope the team won 5v6. Parasect contributed nothing after turn one.
Utility Moveset
- Spore
- Hidden Power Bug
- Sludge Bomb
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Effect Spore inflicted random status on contact in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 30% chance to punish the attacker that was about to knock Parasect out.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Hidden Power Bug
- Aromatherapy
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Dry Skin gave Water immunity in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Parasect absorbed Water moves and put threats to sleep with Spore. The best version of a bad Pokemon.
Best Moves
Best Build
Parasect best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Seed Bomb
- Stun Spore
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Amoonguss arrived in Gen V (Black & White) as a better Spore user with Regenerator and real bulk. Parasect lost the one role that justified its existence.
Wall Moveset
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Amoonguss owned the Spore role completely in Gen VI (X & Y). Parasect had nothing left. Bug/Grass with 30 Speed and six weaknesses.
Support Moveset
- X Scissor
- Aromatherapy
- Leech Seed
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Seven gens defined by one move in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Spore was great. Everything about Parasect behind it was not. Better users made the original irrelevant.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Leech Life
- Swords Dance
- Mega Drain
Recommended Teammates
Parasect Weakness
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 |
What is Parasect Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Parasect
Blaziken can KO Parasect with Flare Blitz (396-466%). Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Parasect for 37-44%. Salazzle's Flamethrower also KOs at 137-162%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Close Combat49-58% Flare Blitz 4x396-466%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x37-44% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 4x137-162%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x89-105%KO Extreme Speed34-40% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Parasect
A handful of locations for Parasect with decent spawn rates across early-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 PLA
To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at Lv. 6-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ParasNature’s PantryLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.17-36GrassRate 15%Golden LowlandsLv.17-20GrassRate 15%Cloudpool RidgeLv.20-23GrassRate 15%Diamond HeathLv.20-23GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.20-23GrassRate 15%Wayward WoodLv.20-23GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%
Step 2Parasect ✓Nature’s PantryLv.6-17GrassRate 15%Cottonsedge PrairieLv.17-36GrassRate 15%Diamond HeathLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Golden LowlandsLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Cloudpool RidgeLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Wayward WoodLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-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 LGPE
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 - 1FLv.5-10CaveRate 15%Mt. Moon - B1FLv.5-10CaveRate 15%
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 USUM
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 - 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
Step 2Parasect ✓Route 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 10%Dayor evolve from Paras (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Parasect is controlled by a mushroom that has grown larger than its host’s body. The Pokémon scatters poisonous spores.
Parasect Guide
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.
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.
Parasect is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Game Availability
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 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