Paras Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Paras in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 23 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Yellow
KantoParas Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Paras Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Paras Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Paras via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Stun Spore | grass | Lv. 13 |
| Leech Life | bug | Lv. 20 |
| Spore | grass | Lv. 27 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 34 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 41 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Paras Locations
Paras can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Mt Moon B2f and Mt Moon B1f. The most reliable spawn is at Mt Moon B2f, where you'll find it at Lv. 13 by walking through tall grass with a 15% encounter rate.
Mt Moon B1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 95%Rare
- walkLv. 115%Rare
Mt Moon B2f
1 encounter- walkLv. 1315%Uncommon
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
1 encounter- walkLv. 275%Rare