That 4x Fire and Flying weakness is something every Parasect user needs to plan around. Moves last in most matchups but can take a hit. Known as the Mushroom Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Parasect's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense stat exp per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushrooms on its back.
The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters.
Parasect Weakness
FragileParasect's Bug/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Parasect is what Paras becomes. Breed it for Paras eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Parasect to get Paras eggs easily using 23 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, False Swipe, Flail and 5 more.
Best Build
Best Parasect Moveset
- Spore
- Hidden Power Bug
- Sludge Bomb
- Return
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Counter and False Swipe from the egg pool give Parasect something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Gold & Silver
To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at Lv. 5-17. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch ParasEASYIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.5-6UncommonEarlyForestMorning/nightEASYIlex ForestGoldGrassLv.5-6UncommonEarlyForestMorning/nightEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestSilverGrassLv.10-17UncommonEarlyFacilityEASYNational Park - Bug Catching ContestGoldGrassLv.10-17UncommonEarlyFacilityEASYMt. Moon - 1FGoldGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Moon - 1FSilverGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGIlex ForestGoldGrassLv.6RareEarlyForestCHALLENGINGIlex ForestSilverGrassLv.6RareEarlyForest
- Step 2Parasect ✓
Parasect works as a trick room with 405 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche.
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.
Parasect is a mixed attacker — base 95 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the 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.
Parasect appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Parasect appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Parasect have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A