As a Bug/Grass type, Paras has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Bug/Grass typing.

With Dry Skin: Fire 4× → 5×, Water ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP: 35
Attack: 70
Defense: 55
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 55
Speed: 25
Total: 285

Paras has a base stat total of 285, higher than 10% of Pokémon. With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 55 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail.

Paras can have the abilities Effect Spore, Dry Skin and Damp.

How to beat Paras

The best way to beat Paras is with Flying and Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Rock, Bug and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves. Moltres hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Grass moves.