Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Parasect is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock moves. Fire and Flying moves do 4× damage.
Parasect's Bug moves are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types. Parasect's Grass moves are super effective against Water, Ground, and Rock types.
Pokédex entry
18 versionsMushroom-lacking specimens of this Pokémon lie unmoving in the forest, lending credence to the hypothesis that the large mushroom is in control of Parasect's actions.
Parasect in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- パラセクトparasekuto
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 派拉斯特pài lā sī tè
- KoreanKorean
- 파라섹트parasekteu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 派拉斯特pài lā sī tè
- FrenchFrench
- Parasect
- GermanGerman
- Parasek
- SpanishSpanish
- Parasect
- ItalianItalian
- Parasect
- EnglishEnglish
- Parasect
What Parasect’s name means
parasite in 3 languages3 languages build the name from parasite + insect.
English
Parasect
parasite
insect
Japanese
パラセクトparasekuto
パラサイトparasaitoparasite
インセクトinsekutoinsect
German
Parasek
Parasitparasite
Insektinsect
French, Spanish, and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Parasect
10 gamesLegends: Arceus
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath In the overworld Lv. 24-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Settlement In the overworld Lv. 24-27
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 24-27
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 24-44
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Crimson Mirelands: Lake Valor In the overworld Lv. 24-27
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp In the overworld Lv. 24-44
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins In the overworld Lv. 24-28
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls Mass outbreak Lv. 24-26
- Crimson Mirelands: Brava Arena In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Cloudpool Ridge In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Bogbound Camp In the overworld Lv. 27-30
- Crimson Mirelands: Droning Meadow In the overworld Lv. 27-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Sludge Mound In the overworld Lv. 27-30
- Crimson Mirelands: Ursa’s Ring In the overworld Lv. 27-36
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Spring Path In the overworld Lv. 29-44
- Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand In the overworld Lv. 29-44
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Heights Alpha Pokémon Lv. 30
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry Alpha Pokémon Lv. 30
- Crimson Mirelands: Bolderoll Slope In the overworld Lv. 33-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie In the overworld Lv. 33-36
- Coronet Highlands: Ancient Quarry In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Coronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Coronet Highlands: Highlands Camp In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Coronet Highlands: Mountain Camp In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood In the overworld Lv. 35-38
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 62-79
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 62-79
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Paras →Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Route 11 Grass or cave Lv. 26-29 10%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 38-47 25%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 41 10% Special condition
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 49-64 25%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 25-30 5%
Yellow
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 27-32 15%
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 54 5%
- Route 18 In-game trade Lv. 22-100
Red · Blue
- Cerulean Cave Grass or cave Lv. 52-64 10%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 25-30 5%