Paras Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Paras in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Paras
Paras is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 106.842 DPS.
Paras can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Paras is weak to Fire (double weak!), Flying (double weak!), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Electric-type moves as Paras resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Paras is Mega Blaziken (106.842 DPS), Blacephalon (105.556 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (103.684 DPS).
Catching Paras: After defeating Paras, the catch encounter will have a CP between 550 and 596 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 684-741 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Paras from raids will have exactly 596 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Paras?
The best counter for Paras is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 106.842 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (105.556 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (103.684 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Paras?
Paras can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Paras weak to?
Paras is weak to Fire (double weak), Flying (double weak), Bug, Ice, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Electric, Fighting, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Paras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Paras's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Paras from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Paras from raids will have 596 CP at level 20, or 741 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 550. If you see 596 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Paras worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Paras is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Paras?
For the best moveset for Paras itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Paras stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Paras without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Paras can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (105.556 DPS) and Reshiram (90.714 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Paras in raids?
Weather boost information for Paras is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.