Paras
Bug/Grass-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Parasect for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on X Scissor. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Paras takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 331
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 581 CP
Paras moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | Poison | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
| X Scissor Best STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Poison | Poison | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Paras is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Paras
How to get Paras
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 23 | 879 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 952 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 550 | 596 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 684 | 741 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 550 | 596 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 416 | 450 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 550 | 596 |
Is Paras good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Paras has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 75 |
| Lv 4 | 106 |
| Lv 5 | 137 |
| Lv 6 | 168 |
| Lv 7 | 198 |
| Lv 8 | 229 |
| Lv 9 | 260 |
| Lv 10 | 290 |
| Lv 11 | 320 |
| Lv 12 | 349 |
| Lv 13 | 378 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 407 |
| Lv 15 | 436 |
| Lv 16 | 465 |
| Lv 17 | 494 |
| Lv 18 | 523 |
| Lv 19 | 552 |
| Lv 20 | 581 |
| Lv 21 | 610 |
| Lv 22 | 639 |
| Lv 23 | 668 |
| Lv 24 | 698 |
| Lv 25 | 727 |
| Lv 26 | 756 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 785 |
| Lv 28 | 814 |
| Lv 29 | 843 |
| Lv 30 | 872 |
| Lv 31 | 887 |
| Lv 32 | 901 |
| Lv 33 | 916 |
| Lv 34 | 930 |
| Lv 35 | 945 |
| Lv 36 | 959 |
| Lv 37 | 974 |
| Lv 38 | 988 |
| Lv 39 | 1,003 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,018 |
| Lv 41 | 1,030 |
| Lv 42 | 1,043 |
| Lv 43 | 1,057 |
| Lv 44 | 1,070 |
| Lv 45 | 1,083 |
| Lv 46 | 1,096 |
| Lv 47 | 1,110 |
| Lv 48 | 1,123 |
| Lv 49 | 1,137 |
| Lv 50 | 1,150 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0046
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 5.40 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0046_POKEMON_PARAS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Paras in Pokemon GO?
Paras's best moveset is Scratch with X Scissor. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Paras's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Paras takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock. Fire, Flying is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Electric, Fighting, Water. Grass, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Paras's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Paras reaches 1,150 CP at level 50 and 1,018 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Paras?
A 15/15/15 Paras shows 581 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 727 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 436 CP.