Is Parasect Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Parasect doesn't survive the late game in ORAS. Four-times weak to Fire (Flannery) and Flying (Winona) makes two full gyms off limits. AbilityDry Skin helps against Wallace, but that's one good matchup against a wall of bad ones.
Paras has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Paras trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Wattson's team hits Paras's weaknesses hard.
Flannery's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Parasect has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Parasect resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Parasect's weaknesses hard.
Parasect trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Paras on Petalburg Woods (walking, Lv 6, common). DexNav.
Your Paras should hit Level 24 before you reach Flannery, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Parasect in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Parasect. The 2-stage line runs through Paras, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 24 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Parasect in ORAS
Step 1Catch ParasPetalburg WoodsLv.6GrassRate 35%DexNav chain
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 |
What is Parasect Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Parasect
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 4x130-154%KO Fire Fang 4x91-109%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-77% Ice Fang 2x46-54% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Archen builds →Wing Attack 4x137-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-81% | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 4x101-120%KO Rock Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Combusken builds →Flame Charge 4x94-111%KO Peck 4x49-57% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Combusken builds →Overheat 4x229-271%KO Aerial Ace 4x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Monferno builds →Overheat 4x217-256%KO Aerial Ace 4x70-83% U-turn 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 4x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Torkoal builds →Overheat 4x229-271%KO Sludge Bomb 2x54-63% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Combusken builds →Overheat 4x234-276%KO Aerial Ace 4x74-87% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Monferno builds →Overheat 4x216-255%KO Aerial Ace 4x70-83% U-turn 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Aerial Ace 4x105-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Torkoal builds →Overheat 4x234-276%KO Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x160-189%KO Rock Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Combusken builds →Overheat 4x233-274%KO Aerial Ace 4x74-87% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Monferno builds →Overheat 4x215-254%KO Aerial Ace 4x70-83% U-turn 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 4x193-228%KO Fire Fang 4x96-113%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Ice Fang 2x48-57% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Camerupt builds →Overheat 4x277-326%KO Rock Slide 2x51-61% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Overheat 4x288-339%KO Aerial Ace 4x98-115%KO Stone Edge 2x80-95% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Emboar builds →Overheat 4x267-315%KO Stone Edge 2x82-97% Smog 2x22-26% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Infernape builds →Overheat 4x275-325%KO Aerial Ace 4x86-102%KO Stone Edge 2x70-84% U-turn 2x50-59% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x158-187%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Archeops builds →Fly 4x246-290%KO Stone Edge 2x138-162%KO U-turn 2x64-75% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Overheat 4x281-331%KO Aerial Ace 4x95-112%KO Stone Edge 2x78-93% | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Emboar builds →Overheat 4x261-307%KO Stone Edge 2x80-94% Smog 2x22-26% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Infernape builds →Overheat 4x269-317%KO Aerial Ace 4x84-99% Stone Edge 2x69-82% U-turn 2x49-58% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Skarmory builds →Fly 4x154-182%KO Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Archeops builds →Fly 4x240-283%KO Stone Edge 2x134-158%KO U-turn 2x63-75% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x323-380%KO Stone Edge 2x90-106%KO U-turn 2x63-74% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Heatran builds →Overheat 4x328-386%KO Ancient Power 2x51-60% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x337-397%KO Hurricane 4x191-225%KO Bug Buzz 2x118-139%KO Poison Jab 2x36-43% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x289-340%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Rock Slide 2x60-71% | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 4x289-340%KO Head Smash 2x120-141%KO Poison Jab 2x65-76% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Blaziken can KO Parasect with Flare Blitz (395-465%). Talonflame threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (214-252%). Genesect's Explosion also KOs at 96-113%.
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 4x395-465%KO High Jump Kick53-63% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 4x214-252%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x81-95% Ice Beam 2x56-67% Explosion96-113%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 68 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bug Bite, Counter and 13 more.
ORAS Parasect Best Moveset
Bug/Grass with 4x Fire weakness and AbilityDry Skin making it 5x vulnerable to Fire attacks. 95 Attack fires physical TermStab from both types. MoveSpore puts targets to sleep at 100%% accuracy. The moveset has one niche in guaranteed sleep but the typing costs too much in a format full of Fire.
Best Build
Parasect best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- X Scissor
- Aromatherapy
- Leech Seed
- Seed Bomb
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
Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once.
Parasect Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 support on our tier list. Xscissor with Life Orb 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 support 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