Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
The best Bug-type moveset for Parasect is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (9.56 DPS, 137.1 TDO). In raids, Parasect ranks #84 among Bug-type attackers (D Tier).
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Parasect is a Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Parasect has a maximum CP of 2,102. It is weak to Fire, Flying, Bug, Ice, Poison, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Parasect is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.
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Parasect takes increased damage from:
Fire256.0%
Flying256.0%
Bug160.0%
Ice160.0%
Poison160.0%
Rock160.0%
Parasect takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Ground39.1%
Electric62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | Solar Beam | 8.64 | 10.13 | 145.2 |
| 2. | Bug Bite | Solar Beam | 8.43 | 9.88 | 141.6 |
| 3. | Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | 8.16 | 9.56 | 137.1 |
| 4. | Bug Bite | X-Scissor | 8.13 | 9.53 | 136.6 |
| 5. | Struggle Bug | Solar Beam | 7.35 | 8.62 | 123.5 |
| 6. | Struggle Bug | X-Scissor | 7.35 | 8.61 | 123.5 |
| 7. | Bug Bite |  Cross Poison | 6.89 | 8.08 | 115.8 |
| 8. | Fury Cutter | Cross Poison | 6.70 | 7.86 | 112.7 |
Fury Cutter
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8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
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| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Bug Bite *560.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Struggle Bug15151.5s| Damage | 15 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Solar Beam1801005.0s| Damage | 180 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 5.0s |
| Damage window | 2.8s - 4.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Cross Poison40331.5s| Damage | 40 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialCross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:
The following chart shows Parasect's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Parasect's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Parasect has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Parasect can reach 2,102 CP. The raid CP range is 1,002 to 1,062 without a weather boost or 1,252 to 1,328 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 751 to 797 CP.
 Max CP | 2102 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 751 CP - 797 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1002 CP - 1062 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1002 CP - 1062 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1252 CP - 1328 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Parasect Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 CP | 2 | 82 CP | 3 | 138 CP |
| 4 | 194 CP | 5 | 250 CP | 6 | 307 CP |
| 7 | 363 CP | 8 | 419 CP | 9 | 475 CP |
| 10 | 531 CP | 11 | 584 CP | 12 | 637 CP |
| 13 | 690 CP | 14 | 744 CP | 15 | 797 CP |
| 16 | 850 CP | 17 | 903 CP | 18 | 956 CP |
| 19 | 1009 CP | 20 | 1062 CP | 21 | 1115 CP |
| 22 | 1169 CP | 23 | 1222 CP | 24 | 1275 CP |
| 25 | 1328 CP | 26 | 1381 CP | 27 | 1434 CP |
| 28 | 1488 CP | 29 | 1541 CP | 30 | 1594 CP |
| 31 | 1620 CP | 32 | 1647 CP | 33 | 1674 CP |
| 34 | 1700 CP | 35 | 1727 CP | 36 | 1753 CP |
| 37 | 1780 CP | 38 | 1806 CP | 39 | 1833 CP |
| 40 | 1859 CP | 41 | 1883 CP | 42 | 1907 CP |
| 43 | 1931 CP | 44 | 1955 CP | 45 | 1979 CP |
| 46 | 2003 CP | 47 | 2028 CP | 48 | 2052 CP |
| 49 | 2077 CP | 50 | 2102 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Parasect's Bug and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Parasect.
Bug GrassMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #47 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 700 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Parasect in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Paras
ParasectThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
Parasect's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m1′07″ | 0.5 m1′08″ |
| XS | 0.5 m1′08″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| M | 0.75 m2′06″ | 1.25 m4′01″ |
| XL | 1.25 m4′01″ | 1.5 m4′11″ |
| XXL | 1.5 m4′11″ | 1.75 m5′09″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Parasect Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Parasect from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Parasect in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Parasect. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places. |
| Yellow | The bug host is drained of energy by the mushrooms on its back. They appear to do all the thinking. |
| Gold | It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mush rooms on its back. |
| Silver | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mush room spores it scatters. |
| Crystal | When nothing's left to extract from the bug, the mushrooms on its back leave spores on the bug's egg. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | PARASECT is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
| Emerald | PARASECT are known to infest the roots of large trees en masse and drain nutrients. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
| FireRed | It scatters toxic spores from the mushroom cap. In China, the spores are used as herbal medicine. |
| LeafGreen | A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places. |
| Diamond, Platinum | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls PARASECT. It scatters poisonous spores. |
| Pearl | It is controlled by a mushroom grown larger than the bug body. It is said to prefer damp places. |
| HeartGold | It stays mostly in dark, damp places, the preference not of the bug, but of the big mushroom on its back. |
| SoulSilver | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters. |
| Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores. |
| X | A mushroom grown larger than the host’s body controls Parasect. It scatters poisonous spores. |
| Y | The larger the mushroom on its back grows, the stronger the mushroom spores it scatters. |
| Omega Ruby | Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Parasect is known to infest large trees en masse and drain nutrients from the lower trunk and roots. When an infested tree dies, they move onto another tree all at once. |
| Sun | The large mushroom on its back controls it. It often fights over territory with Shiinotic. |
| Moon | It scatters toxic spores from its mushroom cap. Once harvested, these spores can be steeped and boiled down to prepare herbal medicines. |
| Ultra Sun | 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. |
| Ultra Moon | Its poisonous spores are also used in traditional medicine. Apparently, spores produced in Alola are not of very good quality. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | The bug host is drained of energy by the mushroom on its back. The mushroom appears to do all the thinking. |
| Legends: Arceus | Mushroom-lacking specimens of this Pokémon lie unmoving in the forest, lending credence to the hypothesis that the large mushroom is in control of Parasect's actions. |
The best moves for Parasect in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.56 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 137.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Bug, Ice, Poison, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Water, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
Parasect’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,859 CP and 2,102 CP at Level 50.
Parasect can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Parasect cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Parasect: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.
Regular Parasect
Shiny Parasect
