Paras

Paras Pokémon GOBug Grass
  • rain
  • sunny
Paras is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
Table of Contents

Paras is a Bug and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug and Grass-type Pokémon, Paras is especially weak against Fire and Flying-type moves, and weak against Bug, Ice, Poison, and Rock-type moves.

Paras's maximum Combat Power stat is 1150 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / Seed Bomb. Paras encounters are boosted during Rain and Sunny weather. Shiny Paras is available! ✨

Paras Stats and Max CP

121 ATK
99 DEF
111 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1150 CP
Lvl 40
1018 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
727 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
581 CP
Lvl 15 Research
436 CP

Paras's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup

Paras Type Chart

Paras takes increased damage from:Paras takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%
FlyingFlying256.0%
BugBug160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Paras takes reduced damage from:Paras takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bug Bite + Seed Bomb

Paras's best moveset is Bug Bite and Seed Bomb, with 5.90 DPS (damage per second) and 39.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Sunny weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite GrassSeed Bomb 5.9039.24.29
      2.BugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 5.8839.14.27
      3.BugBug Bite PoisonCross Poison 5.3235.43.87
      4.NormalScratch GrassSeed Bomb 5.2434.93.81
      5.NormalScratch BugX-Scissor 5.2234.73.79
      6.NormalScratch PoisonCross Poison 4.9432.93.60

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        X-Scissor has no special effects.
        See X-Scissor details page ↗
      • GrassSeed BombDamage55Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Seed Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Seed Bomb has no special effects.
        See Seed Bomb details page ↗
      • PoisonCross PoisonDamage40Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage40
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
        See Cross Poison details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Paras's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Paras's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Paras has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Paras in the meta

      Paras in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      A classic Gen 1 Pokémon that became more of a fan favorite in Legends Arceus, Paras is pure nostalgia and has the perk of giving a base value of 500 Stardust (938 Stardust from an active Star Piece and weather boost), but when it comes to PvE battles, it's of no use.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little Cup

      Both Bug and Grass are useful offensive types in the Little League, enabling Paras to beat fearsome threats like Deino, Umbreon, Wooper, Barboach, Shadow Oddish, Bulbasaur, as well as Dratini, Igglybuff, Chansey, and Chinchou. As such, Paras serves as a core breaker in this format, making it a good fit for your teams.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#46
      Height0.3 m
      Weight5.4 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust500
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Paras family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Paras in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Paras Pokémon GOParas
      Parasect Pokémon GOParasect
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Paras scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Paras scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Paras scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmParas scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Paras scaled to 0.5588235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Paras's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Paras in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer29s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer10s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Paras CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Paras's has 1150 max CP (at Level 50). A Paras obtained from Raids can be encountered from 536 CP to 581 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 671 CP to 727 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Paras can be found in the 402 CP to 436 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1150 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch402 CP - 436 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs536 CP - 581 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids536 CP - 581 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      671 CP - 727 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Paras Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      114 CP245 CP375 CP
      4106 CP5137 CP6168 CP
      7198 CP8229 CP9260 CP
      10290 CP11320 CP12349 CP
      13378 CP14407 CP15436 CP
      16465 CP17494 CP18523 CP
      19552 CP20581 CP21610 CP
      22639 CP23668 CP24698 CP
      25727 CP26756 CP27785 CP
      28814 CP29843 CP30872 CP
      31887 CP32901 CP33916 CP
      34930 CP35945 CP36959 CP
      37974 CP38988 CP391003 CP
      401018 CP411030 CP421043 CP
      431057 CP441070 CP451083 CP
      461096 CP471110 CP481123 CP
      491137 CP501150 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Paras

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Paras's Bug and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Paras.

      Bug Bug

      Grass Grass

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Paras Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Paras Candy296 Paras Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Paras Candy10 Paras Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Paras Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Paras Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Paras Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Paras Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Paras Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Paras Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Paras Candy-

      Paras Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Paras from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Paras in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Paras Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Paras Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Paras Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Paras Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Paras Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Paras Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Paras Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Paras Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Paras Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Paras Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Paras Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Paras Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Paras Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Paras Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Paras Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Paras Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Paras Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Paras Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Paras Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Paras Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Paras Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Paras Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Paras Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Paras Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Paras Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Paras Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Paras Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Paras Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Paras Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Paras Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Paras Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Paras Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Paras Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Paras Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Paras Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Paras Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Paras Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Paras Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Paras Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Paras Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Paras Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Paras Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Paras Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Paras Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Paras Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Paras Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Paras Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Paras Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Paras Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Paras Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Paras Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Paras Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Paras Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Paras Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Paras Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Paras Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Paras Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Paras Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Paras Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Paras Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Paras Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Paras Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Paras Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Paras Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Paras Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Paras Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Paras Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Paras Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Paras Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Paras Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Paras Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Paras Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Paras Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Paras Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Paras Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Paras Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Paras Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Paras Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Paras Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Paras Candy XL280,000304 Paras Candy10 Paras Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Paras Candy XL290,000304 Paras Candy20 Paras Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Paras Candy XL301,000304 Paras Candy30 Paras Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Paras Candy XL312,000304 Paras Candy40 Paras Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Paras Candy XL323,000304 Paras Candy52 Paras Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Paras Candy XL334,000304 Paras Candy64 Paras Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Paras Candy XL346,000304 Paras Candy76 Paras Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Paras Candy XL358,000304 Paras Candy88 Paras Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Paras Candy XL370,000304 Paras Candy103 Paras Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Paras Candy XL382,000304 Paras Candy118 Paras Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Paras Candy XL395,000304 Paras Candy133 Paras Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Paras Candy XL408,000304 Paras Candy148 Paras Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Paras Candy XL421,000304 Paras Candy165 Paras Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Paras Candy XL434,000304 Paras Candy182 Paras Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Paras Candy XL448,000304 Paras Candy199 Paras Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Paras Candy XL462,000304 Paras Candy216 Paras Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Paras Candy XL476,000304 Paras Candy236 Paras Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Paras Candy XL490,000304 Paras Candy256 Paras Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Paras Candy XL505,000304 Paras Candy276 Paras Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Paras Candy XL520,000304 Paras Candy296 Paras Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Paras

      Paras high resolution sprites

      Paras Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Paras’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug and Grass-type Pokémon, Paras is especially weak against Fire and Flying-type moves, and weak against Bug, Ice, Poison, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Paras in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Paras in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Seed Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.895 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 39.24.

      How does Paras perform in Raids?

      Paras's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Paras rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Paras's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Paras?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Paras: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, and Mega Abomasnow.

      What is Paras’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Paras’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1018 CP and 1150 CP at Level 50.

      Can Paras be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Paras can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Paras Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Paras cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.