Paras
#046 · HeartGold Generations · unchanged from the official games

Paras

BugGrassEffect Spore, Dry Skin, Damp (hidden)

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Union Cave (Grass (1F, night), Lv 4-7), and in 1 more area. Its type (Bug / Grass), base stats (total 285) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 3 of its 12 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Absorb and Fury Cutter.

Level-up moves 12

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Scratch
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
NormalPhys4010035
6Stun Spore
The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
GrassStat—7530
6Poison Powder
A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
PoisonStat—7535
11Absorb
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
GrassSpec2010025
17Fury Cutter
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
BugPhys409520
22Spore
The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.
GrassStat—10015
27Slash
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
NormalPhys7010020
33Growth
The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.
NormalStat——20
38Giga Drain
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
GrassSpec7510010
43Aromatherapy
The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.
GrassStat——5
49Rage Powder
The user scatters a cloud of powder, making foes attack only the user.
BugStat—10020
54X-Scissor
The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
BugPhys8010015

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 34

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM06Toxic
Poison—
TM09Bullet Seed
Grass25
TM10Hidden Power
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Fire—
TM16Light Screen
Psychic—
TM17Protect
Normal—
TM19Giga Drain
Grass75
TM21Frustration
Normal—
TM22Solar Beam
Grass120
TM27Return
Normal—
TM28Dig
Ground80
TM31Brick Break
Fighting75
TM32Double Team
Normal—
TM36Sludge Bomb
Poison90
TM40Aerial Ace
Flying60
TM42Facade
Normal70
TM43Secret Power
Normal70
TM44Rest
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Normal—
TM46Thief
Dark60
TM53Energy Ball
Grass90
TM54False Swipe
Normal40
TM58Endure
Normal—
TM70Flash
Normal—
TM75Swords Dance
Normal—
TM78Captivate
Normal—
TM81X-Scissor
Bug80
TM82Sleep Talk
Normal—
TM83Natural Gift
Normal—
TM86Grass Knot
Grass—
TM87Swagger
Normal—
TM90Substitute
Normal—
HM01Cut
Normal50
HM06Rock Smash
Fighting40

Where to find Paras

AreaMethodLevel
Union CaveGrass (1F, night)4-7
Union CaveGrass (B1F, night)6-9
Mt. MoonGrass6-12
Mt. MoonGrass (Hoenn Sound)6-12
Mt. MoonGrass (Sinnoh Sound)6-12

Other changes in this game

  • Evolves into Parasect — at level 24
  • Egg moves: False Swipe, Screech, Counter, Psybeam, Flail, Sweet Scent, Light Screen, Pursuit, Metal Claw, Bug Bite, Cross Poison, Agility
  • Tutor moves: Fury Cutter, Snore, Synthesis, Seed Bomb, Knock Off, String Shot, Worry Seed, Bug Bite