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.
Hidden Ability
Contact with the Pokémon may inflict poison, sleep, or paralysis on the attacker.
Restores the Pokémon's HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
The Pokémon dampens its surroundings, preventing all Pokémon from using explosive moves such as Self-Destruct.