Paras
#46 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Paras
The best moves for Paras are Bug Bite and Seed Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Paras family. Paras evolves into Parasect which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Paras, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Paras is a Bug & Grass Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Fire, Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves. Paras's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Seed Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,018. Paras evolves into Parasect.
About
"Paras has parasitic mushrooms growing on its back called tochukaso. They grow large by drawing nutrients from this Bug Pokémon host. They are highly valued as a medicine for extending life."
Base stats
| Attack | 121 | |
| Defense | 99 | |
| Stamina | 111 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
436 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
581 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
872 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,018 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 727 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 945 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 99 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 5.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Paras
The best moves for Paras are Bug Bite and Seed Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | 40 | -22 | 26.7 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | -20.6 | 33.8 |
| Seed Bomb | 55 | -15.7 | 31.4 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Paras?
Paras is a Bug/Grass type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Flying and Fire moves, and weak against Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Paras are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 88% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
| Staraptor | Gust | Brave Bird | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Paras
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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