Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Parasect's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The bug is mostly dead, with the mushroom on its back having become the main body. If the mushroom comes off, the bug stops moving.
Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality.
Parasect Weakness
Parasect's Bug/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, Bug, and Rock. Fire and Flying hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Bug/Grass typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Dry Skin grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Ground |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x340-400%KO Flare Blitz 4x166-196%KO Hurricane 4x193-228%KO Heat Wave 4x249-293%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Salamence builds →Fly 4x238-280%KO Flamethrower 4x133-157%KO Fire Fang 4x116-136%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-62% | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Crobat builds →Fly 4x170-200%KO Leech Life 2x50-59% Air Slash 4x117-138%KO Cross Poison 2x66-78% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Archeops builds →Fly 4x245-289%KO Rock Slide 2x101-120%KO U-turn 2x64-76% Wing Attack 4x166-196%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Arcanine builds →Overheat 4x264-311%KO Fire Fang 4x147-173%KO Aerial Ace 4x90-107%KO Flame Charge 4x113-133%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion can KO Parasect with Fire Blast (367-431%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (159-187%). Mamoswine deals 70-83% with Ice Shard.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO Fire Blast 4x367-431%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 4x159-187%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake22-25% Ice Shard 2x70-83% Knock Off38-44% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Toxapex builds →Scald9-10% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Parasect View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain7-8% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Parasect is what Paras becomes. Breed it for Paras eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Paras pushed Parasect to 405 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Parasect to get Paras eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bug Bite, Counter and 14 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Parasect Best Moveset
Dryskin isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max HP and Speed EVs, Parasect fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Sassy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Parasect best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Leech Seed
- Rage Powder
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Leech Life
- Swords Dance
- Mega Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Bug Bite from the egg pool give Parasect something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Energy Ball for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Parasect in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Parasect in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Parasect in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Parasect starts with Paras at Lv. 14-29 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ParasBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayBrooklet Hill - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-1720%EarlyDayLush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDayLush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidDay
Step 2Parasect ✓Route 11Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidDayRoute 11Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route10%MidDayor evolve from Paras (Step 1)
Parasect Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Parasect. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Arcanine is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Bug, and Rock-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Parasect won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Paras evolves into Parasect at level 24. Parasect is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Parasect at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Bug/Grass coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Parasect looks average on paper at 405 BST. But Dry Skin is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier trick room on our tier list. Spore with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Parasect gets Dry Skin, Effect Spore, and Damp. But Dry Skin is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Parasect appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Parasect have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves