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.
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 would have 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 1,150. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Bomb | 55 | 33 |
| Cross Poison | 40 | 26.7 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Seed Bomb
33 dps
|
20.8 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
X-Scissor
36 dps
|
20.4 | 98% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Seed Bomb
33 dps
|
18.8 | 90% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
X-Scissor
36 dps
|
18.2 | 87% |
|
Bug Bite
12 dps
|
Cross Poison
26.7 dps
|
17.1 | 82% |
|
Scratch
12 dps
|
Cross Poison
26.7 dps
|
15.8 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Paras?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Paras are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Salamence,
- Yveltal,
- Chandelure.
Paras is a Bug/Grass type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves, and especially weak against Flying and Fire moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
121 |
| Defense |
|
99 |
| Stamina |
|
111 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
436 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
581 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
872 |
|
Level 40 |
1,018 |
|
Level 50 |
1,150 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 727 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 945 |