#0046Generation 1
Paras — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
BugGrass
Paras is a Bug / Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Base Stats
| HP | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 70 | |
| Defense | 55 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | |
| Speed | 25 | |
| Total | 285 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Mushroom Pokémon
- Height
- 0.3 m (1′00″)
- Weight
- 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)
- Abilities
- Effect Spore, Dry Skin
- Hidden Ability
- Damp
- EV Yield
- 1 Attack
- Catch Rate
- 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 57
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Bug, Grass
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Paras
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Paras differed:
- In Generation 3, Parasdoes not have the Dry Skinability.
- In Generation 1, Paras has a base Special stat of 55.
- In Generations 1-4, Paras has a base experience yield of 70.
- In Generations 2-7, Paras has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Paras?
Paras is a Bug/Grass type Pokemon, classified as the Mushroom Pokémon.
What does Paras evolve into?
Paras is part of an evolution line that includes Paras, Parasect.
What are Paras's base stats?
Paras has 35 HP, 70 Attack, 55 Defense, 45 Sp. Atk, 55 Sp. Def and 25 Speed, for a base stat total of 285.
What abilities can Paras have?
Paras can have the ability Effect Spore or Dry Skin, plus Damp as a hidden ability.