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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (121), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Paras's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Paras takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Fire, Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Electric, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Paras's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Paras reaches 1,150 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,018 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Paras?
A perfect 15/15/15 Paras shows 581 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 727 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Paras in Pokemon GO?
Paras spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Paras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Paras depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.