Utility
Trick Room
CTier
30Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP60
C
Attack95
B
Defense80
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed30
F
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
3'03"Small
Weight29.5 kg
65.0 lbsLight
Base XP142
Average
Abilities
Effect SporeNiche
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Dry SkinTop Pick
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.
DampHA
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Dry Skin grants Water immunity
EV Yield
HPAtk+2Def+1SpASpDSpe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic.

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.

Parasect Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Fire, Flying
2x (Weak)Ice, Poison, Bug, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting
0.25x (Resist)Grass, Ground
Type ChartFragile
6Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Score-9
4xCritical
FireFlying
2xWeak
IcePoisonBugRock
½xResist
WaterElectricFighting
¼xResist
GrassGround
0xImmune
Water
STAB (6)
GrassPsychicDarkWaterGroundRock
How to Beat Parasect in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
A
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift)
Available Moves
Moves
  • Flare BlitzLv. 55
  • FlamethrowerLv. 44
  • Fire FangLv. 15
  • AcrobaticsTM62
Damage vs Parasect
Flare Blitz 4x
276-324%KO
Flamethrower 4x
155-182%KO
Fire Fang 4x
151-178%KO
Acrobatics 4x
85-101%KO
View Incineroar builds →

Sun & 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

2 Forms
Paras
#046Paras
24
Level 24
Parasect
#047Parasect
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Paras
BugGrass
Parasect
BugGrass
HP
35
60+25
ATK
70
95+25
DEF
55
80+25
SP.ATK
45
60+15
SP.DEF
55
80+25
SPE
25
30+5
BST
285D-Tier
405C-Tier+120
ROLE
Balanced
Trick Room
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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 13 more.

Egg Groups
BugPlant
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
16moves
Breed With (best first)
flygondrapionvenusaurmeganiumtorterraroseradeserperiorludicoloshiftryabomasnowwhimsicottjumpluff
12 of 77·

Sun & 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

Experimental
Ability
Dry Skin
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Parasect
Sassy+SPD

Parasect best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

Doubles Wall Moveset

  • SporeUtility
  • Leech SeedSTAB
  • Rage PowderSTAB
  • Seed BombSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Ninjask
NinjaskDecent
Araquanid
AraquanidDecent
Vivillon
VivillonDecent

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

Lv 1
Absorb
—4010025Grass
Lv 1
Cross Poison
C7010020Poison
Lv 1
Poison Powder
D—7535Poison
Lv 1
Scratch
—4010035Normal
Lv 1
Stun Spore
C—7530Grass
Lv 6
Poison Powder
D—7535Poison
Lv 6
Stun Spore
C—7530Grass
Lv 11
Absorb
—4010025Grass
Lv 17
Fury Cutter
D409520Bug
Lv 22
Spore
S—10015Grass
Lv 29
Slash
C7010020Normal
Lv 37
Growth
D——20Normal
Lv 44
Giga Drain
C7510010Grass
Lv 51
Aromatherapy
C——5Grass
Lv 59
Rage Powder+2
S——20Bug
Lv 66
X-Scissor
A8010015Bug

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM100
Confide
D——20Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM53
Energy Ball
C9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM54
False Swipe
—4010040Normal
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM28
Leech Life
S8010010Bug
TM16
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM96
Nature Power
D——20Normal
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TM22
Solar Beam
C20010010Grass
TM90
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
B——20Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM09
Venoshock
D6510010Poison
TM81
X-Scissor
A8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Agility
C——30Psychic
Egg
Bug Bite
C6010020Bug
Egg
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Egg
Cross Poison
C7010020Poison
Egg
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Egg
Fell Stinger
C5010025Bug
Egg
Flail
——10015Normal
Egg
Leech Seed
S—9010Grass
Egg
Metal Claw
D509535Steel
Egg
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Egg
Psybeam
—6510020Psychic
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Rototiller
D——10Ground
Egg
Screech
——8540Normal
Egg
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal
Egg
Wide Guard+3
C——10Rock

Tutor Moves

Parasect can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 1
Bide+1
———10Normal
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 2
Curse
C——10Ghost
Gen 6
Cut
—509530Normal
Gen 6
Dig
C8010010Ground
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 6
Flash
D—10020Normal
Gen 6
Hone Claws
C——15Dark
Gen 1
Mega Drain
B7510015Grass
Gen 3
Mimic
D——10Normal
Gen 1
Rage
D2010020Normal
Gen 1
Reflect
C——20Psychic
Gen 6
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
Gen 6
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 1
Skull Bash
B13010010Normal
Gen 4
String Shot
——9540Bug
Gen 6
Struggle Bug
D5010020Bug
Gen 1
Take Down
—908520Normal

How to Get Parasect in Sun & Moon

You're catching Paras first, not Parasect. Paras appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Parasect in Sun & Moon

To get Parasect, start by catching Paras through walking encounters at Lv. 14-27. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.

  1. Paras
    Step 1Catch Paras
    Brooklet Hill - North
    MoonGrass Lv.14-17
    20%Early
    Day
    Brooklet Hill - North
    SunGrass Lv.14-17
    20%Early
    Day
    Lush Jungle - North
    MoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    30%Mid
    Day
    Lush Jungle - North
    SunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    30%Mid
    Day
    Lush Jungle - South
    SunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    20%Mid
    Day
    Lush Jungle - South
    MoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    20%Mid
    Day
    Lush Jungle - West
    SunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    10%Mid
    Day
    Lush Jungle - West
    MoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest
    10%Mid
    Day
    Route 11
    SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route
    10%Mid
    Day
    Route 11
    MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route
    10%Mid
    Day
  2. Parasect
    Step 2Parasect ✓

Parasect Guide

  • In Sun & 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 Sun & Moon, Paras evolves into Parasect at level 24. Parasect is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.

  • For Sun & 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 Sun & 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

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