Paras

Paras (Japanese: パラス Paras) is a dual-type Bug/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It resembles a cicada nymph with an orange body and three pairs of legs. The most distinguishing feature of Paras is the red and yellow mushrooms, known as tochukaso, that grow on its back. These mushrooms are not present at birth but are grown from spores spread by the mushrooms on the back of the parent. The tochukaso are parasitic, drawing nutrients from Paras and exerting some control over its actions, such as directing it to drain nutrients from tree roots. These mushrooms are also sought after by collectors for their medicinal properties. Paras are commonly found in caves and damp forests, although in the Alola region, their mushrooms don't grow as well due to lack of moisture. Paras evolves into Parasect starting at level 24. Paras can be obtained in the games through catching and has appeared in multiple episodes of the anime.