Parasect (Pokémon)

← #{{{prevnum}}}: Paras

Pokémon

#{{{nextnum}}}: Venonat →

Parasect パラセクト Parasect #047
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Bug Grass Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mushroom Pokémon
Abilities Effect Spore or Dry Skin Dry Skin Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #047 Johto #071 Hoenn #236 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 65.0 lbs. Imperial 29.5 kg Metric 65.0 lbs./29.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Bug and Plant groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 128 Battle Exp.: 1281*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Parasect (Japanese: パラセクト Parasect) is a Bug/Grass-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Like its previous stage Paras, Parasect is an insectoid creature. However, in this stage the mushroom has completely overtaken the host's body. The insect has been drained of nutrients and is now under the control of the fully grown tochukaso.

Due to the influence of the tochukaso in its growth, the insect's metamorphosis has been stunted and it instead resembles a grotesque, exaggerated version of its former self. Its pincers and legs have grown much larger and the mushrooms on its back have grown together into one giant mushroom. Its eyes have become whited out, likely due to its being possessed by the tochukaso.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

The mushroom completely takes over its host's body. Parasect now has more control over it. It still releases irritating spores that can paralyze, poison, or put to sleep.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Parasect can often be found in caves, since sunlight and dry air hurt their skin. They can also thrive in dank forests with lots of humidity where conditions are ideal for fungi.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:ParasectAnime.jpg

Parasect in the anime

Cassandra uses a Paras which evolves in The Problem with Paras.

Officer Jenny uses a Parasect in Gulpin it Down.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Crystal uses a Parasect extensively in her Pokémon capturing, using its Spore attack to put targets to sleep. In Template:PSV, her Parasect is seen to be capable of increasing the radius of its Spore attack to at least three kilometres. In Template:PSV, the origin of Crystal's Parasect is revealed: it, along with Crystal's Natu, Hitmonchan and Cubone, were wild Pokémon living in Mt. Mortar and had fought with a local Arcanine that had gone berserk from a severe eye injury. Parasect was able to create medicinal spores to help Arcanine heal and Crystal recover from her fractured arms. In Template:PSV, Crystal reveals yet another ability of Parasect: it is able to use the powder attacks it possesses to combine into a wider range of spores, including one for corroding metals.

In the TCG

Main article: Parasect (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places. Blue Yellow The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking. Stadium The bug host is controlled by the mushrooms that scatter poisonous spores. The spores are sometimes used as medicine in China.
Generation II Gold It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushrooms on its back. Silver The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters. Crystal When nothing's left to extract from the bug, the mushrooms on its back leave spores on the bug's egg. Stadium 2 It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushrooms on its back.
Generation III Ruby Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. Sapphire Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. Emerald Parasect are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. FireRed It scatters toxic spores from the mushroom cap. In China, the spores are used as herbal medicine. LeafGreen A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.
Generation IV Diamond A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls Parasect. It scatters Template:M2. Pearl It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Safari Zone, trade Tangela
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Paras Crystal Rare Silver Cave
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Paras
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Paras Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 53 Endless Level 63 Forever Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Paras
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Horn (1F-7F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Scratch Stun Spore Leech Life 30 Spore 39 Slash 48 Growth

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Scratch Stun Spore PoisonPowder Leech Life 28 Spore 37 Slash 46 Growth 53 Giga Drain

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Scratch Stun Spore PoisonPowder Leech Life 27 Spore 35 Slash 43 Growth 51 Giga Drain 59 Aromatherapy

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Cross Poison Previous Scratch Stun Spore PoisonPowder Leech Life Spore Slash 30 Growth 39 Giga Drain 47 Aromatherapy 55 X-Scissor

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM03 Swords Dance TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM21 Mega Drain TM22 SolarBeam TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Sweet Scent TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM36 Sludge Bomb TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM49 Fury Cutter HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb' TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM05 Flash HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM09 Bullet Seed TM10 Hidden Power TM15 Hyper Beam TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM36 Sludge Bomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM53 Energy Ball TM54 False Swipe TM58 Endure TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM75 Swords Dance TM78 Captivate TM81 X-Scissor TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Bug Bite			Ariados Ninjask Yanmega
Counter			Heracross Breloom
Cross Poison			Parasect Skorupi, Drapion
False Swipe			Scyther, Scizor Nincada, Ninjask
Flail*			Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
Light Screen			Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium Ledyba, Ledian Dustox
Metal Claw			Scizor Nincada
Psybeam			Butterfree Venonat, Venonat Dustox
Pursuit			Beedrill Scyther Yanma Scizor Yanmega
Screech			Yanma Gligar Ninjask Vibrava, Flygon Gliscor
Sweet Scent			Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume Bellsprout,Weepinbell, Victreebel >Bellossom Surskit, Masquerain Roselia Tropius
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Parasect images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Parasect's Pokédex entry for Pokémon Stadium connects the Pokémon world with our own. It says "The bug host is controlled by the mushrooms that scatter poisonous spores. The spores are sometimes used as medicine in China."
• Parasect and Paras are the only Pokémon in the game to take more than 4 times as much damage from any one type of attack (if it has the ability Dry Skin, they both take 5× damage, as mentioned above).
• Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Parasect ties with Butterfree, Beedrill and Scyther for the highest base SpDef.
• In Generation I, Poison attacks are super effective against Bug, making Parasect and Paras the only Pokémon to have ever had three 4x weaknesses.
• Parasect's sprites in Red Version, Blue Version, and Green Version show it as having a orange body with red spots. As of Pokémon Yellow, the colors switched.

Origin

There are many forms of fungus that grow on insects, any one of which could have inspired Parasect's design, like the entomophthora muscae, which grows on the back of the common housefly. Its base insect is a distorted version of what is probably a cicada nymph, the parasetic fungi having caused a form of neoteny.

Name origin

Parasect's name is a combination of parasite and insect, referring to the parasitic mushroom on this insect's back.

In other languages

• German: Parasek
• French: Parasect
• Korean: 파라섹트 Parasekteu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 派拉斯特 Pai La Si Te - Transliteration of Parasect.

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

← #{{{prevnum}}}: Paras

Pokémon

#{{{nextnum}}}: Venonat →

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.