Paras #0046
The Mushroom Pokémon
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| Typing | BugGrass |
| Abilities | Effect Spore - Ability 1 Dry Skin - Ability 2 |
| Classification | The Mushroom Pokémon |
| National ID | #0046 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x4
Flying
Fire
Weak x2
Poison
Rock
Bug
Ice
Resists x½
Fighting
Water
Electric
Resists x¼
Ground
Grass
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 35 | 95—142 | |||
| Attack | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Defense | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Attack | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Sp. Defense | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Speed | 25 | 27—69 | 30—77 | 33—84 | |
| Total | 285 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug Grass |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5100 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39% 49.61% |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 70 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Paras via level-up in Pokémon Platinum:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 6 | Poison Powder | — | 75 | Poison | Stat. |
| 6 | Stun Spore | — | 75 | Grass | Stat. |
| 11 | Leech Life | 20 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 17 | Spore | — | 100 | Grass | Stat. |
| 22 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 27 | Growth | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 33 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| 38 | Aromatherapy | — | — | Grass | Stat. |
| 43 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Paras as Egg Moves in Pokémon Platinum:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| Counter | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Cross Poison | 70 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| Pursuit | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| Sweet Scent | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Paras as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Platinum:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 10 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| Knock Off | 20 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Seed Bomb | 80 | 100 | Grass | Phys. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Synthesis | — | — | Grass | Stat. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Paras via TM in Pokémon Platinum:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 85 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM009 | Bullet Seed | 10 | 100 | Grass | Phys. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 60 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM036 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM043 | Secret Power | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM053 | Energy Ball | 80 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM054 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM078 | Captivate | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Natural Gift | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM086 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Paras via HM in Pokémon Platinum:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
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