Paras Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Paras in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 39 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoParas Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
Sometimes seen at the foot of trees in humid forests. The mushrooms on its back—called tochukaso—are not present on infant specimens and instead emerge as Paras matures.
Pokemon Crystal Paras Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Paras Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Paras via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Stun Spore | grass | Lv. 7 |
| Poison Powder | poison | Lv. 13 |
| Leech Life | bug | Lv. 19 |
| Spore | grass | Lv. 25 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Giga Drain | grass | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Paras Locations
Paras can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Mt Moon 1f. The most reliable spawn is at Mt Moon 1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 12 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (night).
Ilex Forest Area
6 encounters- walkLv. 6Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 6Morning4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 6Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 6Day1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 6Morning1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 6Night1%Very Rare
Mt Moon 1f
3 encounters- walkLv. 12Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 12Night10%Uncommon