Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Parasect is about as slow as they come. Bug/Grass typing gives it a defined role on the team. Watch the Fire, Poison, and Flying matchup though — quadruple damage means one hit can end it.
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.
The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking.
Parasect Weakness
FragileParasect's Bug/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Poison, Flying, Ice, Bug, and Rock moves. Fire, Poison, and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Evolve Paras at level 24 to get Parasect. At 405 stats, this Bug/Grass type caps the chain without any egg option. The evolution from Paras pushed Parasect to 405 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25.
How to Evolve
an ability isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with an item for extra utility and flexible EVs EVs, Parasect fills the setup attacker slot reliably. A nature nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Parasect Moveset
- Spore
- Mega Drain
- Slash
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Parasect's Normal and Ground coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Solar Beam and Leech Life for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Hyper Beam are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Parasect appears at decent spawn rates across 3 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Parasect in Yellow
Paras is your first catch on the way to Parasect. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 9-54 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ParasEASYMt. Moon - B1FGrassLv.9-11UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Moon - B2FGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGSafari Zone - CenterGrassLv.27RareMidFacility
Step 2Parasect ✓EASYSafari Zone - CenterGrassLv.27-32UncommonMidFacilityCHALLENGINGCerulean Cave - 1FGrassLv.54RarePostCaveLEGENDARYRoute 18In-game tradeLimitedRouteTrade for (give Tangela)or evolve from Paras (Step 1)
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.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Nidoking (Poison), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Parasect. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Ice, 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 physical attacker with base 95 Attack. 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