Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Paras is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves. Fire and Flying moves do 4× damage.
Paras's Bug moves are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types. Paras's Grass moves are super effective against Water, Ground, and Rock types.
Pokédex entry
18 versionsSometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as Paras matures.
Paras in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- パラスparasu
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 派拉斯pài lā sī
- KoreanKorean
- 파라스paraseu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 派拉斯pài lā sī
- FrenchFrench
- Paras
- GermanGerman
- Paras
- SpanishSpanish
- Paras
- ItalianItalian
- Paras
- EnglishEnglish
- Paras
What Paras’s name means
parasite in 2 languages2 languages build the name from parasite.
English
Paras
parasite
Japanese
パラスparasu
パラサイトparasaitoparasite
French, German, Spanish, and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Paras
15 gamesLegends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Tidewater Dam In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights Mass outbreak Lv. 11-13
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry Mass outbreak Lv. 11-13
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls Mass outbreak Lv. 11-13
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 17-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 17-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp In the overworld Lv. 17-23
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Cobalt Coastlands: Spring Path In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Cobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Ancient Quarry In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Highlands Camp In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Mountain Camp In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Bogbound Camp In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Bolderoll Slope In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Brava Arena In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Settlement In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Droning Meadow In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands Mass outbreak Lv. 20-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Lake Valor In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp Mass outbreak Lv. 20-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Sludge Mound In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands: Ursa’s Ring In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 21-38
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 21-38
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry Fixed encounter Lv. 50
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Grassland Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Sunlit Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Swampy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Great Marsh Grass or cave Lv. 22-26
- Bogsunk Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 29-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Mt. Moon In the overworld Lv. 5-10
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Brooklet Hill Grass or cave Lv. 14-17 20%
- Lush Jungle Grass or cave Lv. 19-22 10%
Sun · Moon
- Lush Jungle Grass or cave Lv. 18-21 30%
- Brooklet Hill Grass or cave Lv. 14-17 20%
- Route 11 Grass or cave Lv. 24-27 10%
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
- Petalburg Woods DexNav Lv. 6
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 15-17 30%
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 12 10%
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 10-34 10% Later in the story Special condition
- Ilex Forest Grass or cave Lv. 6 5%
Platinum
- Great Marsh Grass or cave Lv. 27-30 10% Later in the story Special condition
Diamond · Pearl
- Great Marsh Grass or cave Lv. 22-26 10% Later in the story Special condition
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 5-12 100%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 22-23 15%
Crystal
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 12 10%
- Ilex Forest Grass or cave Lv. 6 5%
Gold · Silver
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 12 10%
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 10-17 10% Special condition
- Ilex Forest Grass or cave Lv. 6 5%
Yellow
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 9-13 15%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 27 5%
Red · Blue
- Mt. Moon Grass or cave Lv. 8-12 15%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 22-23 15%