Is Parasect Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Paras evolves at level 24. Bug/Grass with AbilityDry Skin healing in rain but taking extra Fire damage. If imported, Spore for guaranteed sleep is the only real draw.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Cheren's team.
Roxie's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Skyla's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Marshal's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Parasect 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. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 24.
How to Get Parasect in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Parasect in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Paras over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Black & White, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Parasect in B2W2
Step 1Obtain ParasCARTRIDGE 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 2Parasect ✓
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Parasect Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Parasect
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 4x101-120%KO Rollout 2x21-26% Smog 2x14-17% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
 Zubat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 4x73-86% Venoshock 2x31-39% Leech Life 2x9-11% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 4x149-176%KO Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 4x149-176%KO Rock Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 4x107-127%KO Venoshock 2x51-60% Leech Life 2x13-16% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Fly 4x215-253%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 4x220-259%KO U-turn 2x44-53% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Fly 4x155-183%KO Venoshock 2x47-57% U-turn 2x41-48% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 4x134-158%KO U-turn 2x34-40% Incinerate 4x28-34% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x319-376%KO U-turn 2x62-73% Rock Slide 2x66-79% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Fly 4x214-252%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Golbat builds →Fly 4x152-179%KO Venoshock 2x48-56% U-turn 2x39-47% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x143-168%KO Aerial Ace 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Unfezant builds →Fly 4x205-241%KO U-turn 2x52-62% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x322-378%KO U-turn 2x64-75% Rock Slide 2x68-80% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x152-180%KO Rock Slide 2x43-51% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Fly 4x215-254%KO U-turn 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x333-392%KO Smog 2x19-23% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x314-369%KO Gust 4x73-86% U-turn 2x48-58% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x317-374%KO U-turn 2x62-74% Rock Slide 2x66-78% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x151-178%KO X-Scissor 2x45-54% Rock Slide 2x43-51% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Fly 4x214-252%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Chandelure builds →Fire Blast 4x325-383%KO Smog 2x20-23% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 4x307-361%KO Silver Wind 2x78-91% Gust 4x71-84% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x349-411%KO Ancient Power 2x51-60% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x385-453%KO Smog 2x19-22% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x361-425%KO Hurricane 4x207-244%KO Bug Buzz 2x117-138%KO Poison Jab 2x36-42% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x320-377%KO Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO U-turn 2x62-74% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x287-338%KO U-turn 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x60-70% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Genesect's Explosion hits Parasect for 66-78%. Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (274-323%).
 Genesect BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x56-67% Ice Beam 2x56-67% Explosion66-78% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 4x274-323%KO | ||
Parasect Evolutions
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 65 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bug Bite, Counter and 10 more.
B2W2 Parasect Best Moveset
Five type weaknesses including 4x Fire and Flying leave Parasect answering nothing safely. MoveSpore puts targets to sleep with 100%% accuracy, the one move that forces opponents to carry a sleep answer. 95 Attack behind AbilityDry Skin Water absorption is the moveset's only draw, but the typing costs everything.
Best Build
Parasect best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Leech Seed
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores.
Parasect Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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. Xscissor with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
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