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| This Pokédex is for Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver. If you're looking for the Sword & Shield or Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Check out Parasect Pokémon Sword & Shield data | ||||||||||
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| Ability: Effect Spore & Dry Skin | ||||||||||||||
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Effect Spore: The opponent has a 10% chance of being induced by PARALYZE, POISON, or SLEEP when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon.  Dry Skin: HP is restored when hit by Water-type moves or when it is raining but also makes the Pokémon weak to Fire-type moves and reduces HP during strong sunlight.  | 
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| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps | ||||||||||
| Mushroom Pokémon | 3'03" | 65.0lbs | 75 | 5,120 | ||||||||||
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Colour | Safari Zone Flee Rate | ||||||||||
| 1,000,000 Points Medium Fast  | 
			70 | 2 Attack Point(s) 1 Defense Point(s)  | 
			Red | 90 | ||||||||||
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| Diamond | A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores. | 
| Pearl | It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places. | 
| Platinum | A mushroom grown larger than the host's body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores. | 
| HeartGold | It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back. | 
| SoulSilver | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters. | 
| Location (In-Depth Details) | |||
| Game | Location | ||
| Ruby | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD | ||
| Sapphire | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD | ||
| Emerald | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD | ||
| FireRed | Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Safari Zone Area 1 | ||
| LeafGreen | Cerulean Cave Floors 1, 2 & Basement 1, Safari Zone Area 1 | ||
| Colosseum | Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen/XD | ||
| XD | Evolve Paras | ||
| Diamond | Evolve from Paras | ||
| Pearl | Evolve from Paras | ||
| Platinum | Evolve Paras | ||
| HeartGold | 
		Cerulean Cave Safari Zone (Special Items)  | 
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| SoulSilver | 
		Cerulean Cave Safari Zone (Special Items)  | 
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| Trainer Locations | Details | ||
| Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up | |||||||||
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| — | Cross Poison | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 100 | 20 | 10 | ||
| A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| — | Scratch | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 100 | 35 | -- | ||
| Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | |||||||||
| — | Stun Spore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 75 | 30 | -- | ||
| The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. | |||||||||
| — | Poisonpowder | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 75 | 35 | -- | ||
| A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. | |||||||||
| — | Leech Life | ![]()  | ![]()  | 20 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| 6 | Stun Spore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 75 | 30 | -- | ||
| The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. | |||||||||
| 6 | Poisonpowder | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 75 | 35 | -- | ||
| A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. | |||||||||
| 11 | Leech Life | ![]()  | ![]()  | 20 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A blood-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| 17 | Spore | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. | |||||||||
| 22 | Slash | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||||
| 30 | Growth | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | -- | 40 | -- | ||
| The user's body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| 39 | Giga Drain | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| 47 | Aromatherapy | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user's party. | |||||||||
| 55 | X-scissor | ![]()  | ![]()  | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | |||||||||
| TM & HM Attacks | |||||||||
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| TM06 | Toxic | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 85 | 10 | -- | ||
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |||||||||
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | ![]()  | 
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					10 | 100 | 30 | -- | ||
| The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. | |||||||||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]()  | 
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					?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | |||||||||
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | |||||||||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]()  | 
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					150 | 90 | 5 | -- | ||
| The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. | |||||||||
| TM17 | Protect | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM19 | Giga Drain | ![]()  | 
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					60 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |||||||||
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]()  | 
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					?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM22 | Solarbeam | ![]()  | 
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					120 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. | |||||||||
| TM27 | Return | ![]()  | 
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					?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | |||||||||
| TM28 | Dig | ![]()  | 
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					80 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | |||||||||
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]()  | 
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					75 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | |||||||||
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 15 | -- | ||
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | |||||||||
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]()  | 
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					90 | 100 | 10 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. | |||||||||
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]()  | 
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					60 | -- | 20 | -- | ||
| The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |||||||||
| TM42 | Facade | ![]()  | 
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					70 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. | |||||||||
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]()  | 
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					70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. | |||||||||
| TM44 | Rest | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. | |||||||||
| TM45 | Attract | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | |||||||||
| TM46 | Thief | ![]()  | 
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					40 | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item. | |||||||||
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]()  | 
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					80 | 100 | 10 | 10 | ||
| The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. | |||||||||
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]()  | 
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					40 | 100 | 40 | -- | ||
| A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | |||||||||
| TM58 | Endure | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]()  | 
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					150 | 90 | 5 | -- | ||
| The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. | |||||||||
| TM70 | Flash | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. | |||||||||
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 30 | -- | ||
| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. | |||||||||
| TM81 | X-scissor | ![]()  | 
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					80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | |||||||||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]()  | 
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					?? | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | |||||||||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]()  | 
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					?? | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. | |||||||||
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 90 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat. | |||||||||
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 10 | -- | ||
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. | |||||||||
| HM01 | Cut | ![]()  | 
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					50 | 95 | 30 | -- | ||
| The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. | |||||||||
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]()  | 
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					40 | 100 | 15 | 50 | ||
| The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | |||||||||
| Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| Fury Cutter | ![]()  | 
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					10 | 95 | 20 | -- | ||
| The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. | ||||||||
| Knock Off | ![]()  | 
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					20 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. | ||||||||
| Snore | ![]()  | 
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					40 | 100 | 15 | 30 | ||
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||||
| Synthesis | ![]()  | 
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					-- | -- | 5 | -- | ||
| The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | ||||||||
| Seed Bomb | ![]()  | 
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					80 | 100 | 15 | -- | ||
| The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. | ||||||||
| HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| String Shot | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 95 | 40 | -- | ||
| The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat. | ||||||||
| Worry Seed | ![]()  | 
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					-- | 100 | 10 | -- | ||
| A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. | ||||||||
| Bug Bite | ![]()  | 
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					60 | 100 | 20 | -- | ||
| The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | ||||||||
| Egg Moves (Details) | ||||||||
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | ||
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| False Swipe | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 100 | 40 | -- | Details | |
| A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | ||||||||
| Screech | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 85 | 40 | -- | Details | |
| An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat. | ||||||||
| Counter | ![]()  | ![]()  | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ||||||||
| Psybeam | ![]()  | ![]()  | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Details | |
| The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. | ||||||||
| Flail | ![]()  | ![]()  | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- | Details | |
| The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. | ||||||||
| Sweet Scent | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. | ||||||||
| Light Screen | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | -- | 30 | -- | Details | |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. | ||||||||
| Pursuit | ![]()  | ![]()  | 40 | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle. | ||||||||
| Metal Claw | ![]()  | ![]()  | 50 | 95 | 35 | 10 | Details | |
| The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. | ||||||||
| Bug Bite | ![]()  | ![]()  | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- | Details | |
| The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | ||||||||
| Cross Poison | ![]()  | ![]()  | 70 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Details | |
| A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||||
| Agility - HGSS Only | ![]()  | ![]()  | -- | -- | 30 | -- | Details | |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. | ||||||||
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| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed | ||
| Base Stats | 60 | 95 | 80 | 60 | 80 | 30 | |
| Max Stats Hindering Nature  | 
Lv. 50 | 120 - 167 | 90 - 132 | 76 - 118 | 58 - 100 | 76 - 118 | 31 - 73 | 
| Lv. 100 | 230 - 324 | 175 - 260 | 148 - 233 | 112 - 197 | 148 - 233 | 58 - 143 | |
| Max Stats Neutral Nature  | 
Lv. 50 | 120 - 167 | 100 - 147 | 85 - 132 | 65 - 112 | 85 - 132 | 35 - 82 | 
| Lv. 100 | 230 - 324 | 195 - 289 | 165 - 259 | 125 - 219 | 165 - 259 | 65 - 159 | |
| Max Stats Beneficial Nature  | 
Lv. 50 | 120 - 167 | 110 - 161 | 93 - 145 | 71 - 123 | 93 - 145 | 38 - 90 | 
| Lv. 100 | 230 - 324 | 214 - 317 | 181 - 284 | 137 - 240 | 181 - 284 | 71 - 174 | |
		
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