Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#046Paras

Type
Species
Mushroom Pokémon
Height
0.3 m
Weight
5.4 kg

Paras

Heartgold
It is doused with mushroom spores when it is born. As its body grows, mushrooms sprout from its back.
Soulsilver
As its body grows, large mushrooms named tochukaso start sprouting out of its back.

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

Heartgold
Walking
Ilex ForestLv 5-625%
Johto Safari ZoneLv 15-4270%
Mt. MoonLv 1220%
National ParkLv 10-3420%
Soulsilver
Walking
Ilex ForestLv 5-625%
Johto Safari ZoneLv 15-4270%
Mt. MoonLv 1220%
National ParkLv 10-3420%

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 %
Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
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 %
Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
Knock Off
Physical
65
100
20
--
Target drops its held item.
Seed Bomb
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
Synthesis
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
Worry Seed
Status
--
100
10
--
Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

Other generations

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