Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#046Paras

Species
Mushroom Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
190
Growth
Medium
Height
0.3 m
Weight
5.4 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
20
Base friendship
70

Paras

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
Mushrooms named tochukaso grow on its back. They grow along with the host PARAS.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP35
Attack70
Defense55
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def55
Speed25
Total285

Abilities

Effect Spore
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry Skin
Causes 1/8 max HP in damage each turn during strong sunlight, but heals for 1/8 max HP during rain. Increases damage from Fire moves to 1.25×, but absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Locations

Diamond
Walking
Great MarshLv 22-2660%
Pearl
Walking
Great MarshLv 22-2660%
Platinum
Walking
Great MarshLv 27-3060%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x4
  • x2
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x4
  • x0.5
  • x0.25
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Scratch
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6Poison Powder
Status
--
75
35
--
Poisons the target.
6Stun Spore
Status
--
75
30
--
Paralyzes the target.
11Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
17Spore
Status
--
100
15
--
Puts the target to sleep.
22Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
27Growth
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
33Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
38Aromatherapy
Status
--
--
5
--
Cures the entire party of major status effects.
43X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Counter
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Cross Poison
Physical
70
100
20
10
Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
Metal Claw
Physical
50
95
35
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.
Psybeam
Special
65
100
20
10
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Pursuit
Physical
40
100
20
--
Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
Sweet Scent
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM01Cut
Physical
50
95
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
HM06Rock Smash
Physical
40
100
15
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09Bullet Seed
Physical
25
100
30
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM36Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM53Energy Ball
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Platinum
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Platinum
Target drops its held item.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Platinum
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Platinum
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl