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Paras is a Bug, Grass-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Parasect when fed 50 candies.
Contents
Pokédex description
Mushroom Pokémon
Paras has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from this Bug Pokémon host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life.
- Paras's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Paras is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Paras was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Paras was released on Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto on February 20th, 2021.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
872 945 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
 Eggs |
581 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
 Research tasks |
436 | Special Research/Timed Research: Kanto Celebration Event - 1st part: Power up Pokémon 5 times |
Gallery
Paras Pokédex entry
Paras 8-bit sprite
External links
- Paras page, on the official Pokédex website
- Paras article, on the Bulbapedia
- Paras article, on the Pokémon Wiki
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