Parr has finally appeared in Pokémon Go. Although Paras is a difficult Pokémon to defeat, like all other difficult Pokémon, Paras also has its own vulnerabilities that can be used against it with the best counter moves. We will discuss the best possible raid counters and the moves to defeat Parr in Pokémon Go.

Paras in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go Paras
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Paras is a Double type Pokémon grass and bug which is extremely vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, Rock, and Poison-type moves, which makes it very easy to inflict damage on this beast. But strategy and the correct use of moves will remain the key factor in defeating Paras during battle raids.

Paras Movesets

Paras has a variety of moves that make him a difficult opponent to defeat. His quick moves include Insect bite And To scratch and on the other hand, its charge moves include Seed bomb, X-scissors And Cross poison which can inflict severe damage on the opponent. But these moves can be easily countered if the opponent uses the right strategy and moves at the right time.

The best counter against Paras in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters that can be used against Paras and guarantee a victory.

Pokémon Go Paras Counters
  • Moltres: Wing Attack / Sky Attack
  • Arcanine: Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Hondom: Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Entei: Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Flareon: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Heatran: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Delfox: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Chandelure: Rotation of fire / Charge of flame
  • Charizard: Wing Attack / Explosive Burn
  • Unfezant: Air / Sky Attack
  • Honchkrow: Peck / Sky Attack
  • Sirfetch’d: Furrier / Brave Bird
  • typhlosion: Ember / Explosive Burn
  • Embark: Ember / Explosive Burn
  • Blaziken: Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Infernape: Spin Fire / Explosive Burn
  • Rayquaza: Air Slash / Ariel attack
  • Darmanitan: Incineration / Landslide rock
  • Rompardo: SmackDown / Flamethrower
  • Simise: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Heatmor: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Mortar: Round of Fire / Fire Fist
  • Reshiram: Firefang / Meteor Drake
  • Tearer: Quick Attack / Brave Bird
  • Zapdos: Thundershock / Drill Beck
  • Yveltal: Growl / hurricane
  • Tapu Koko: Quick Attack / Brave Bird
  • Pyroar: Fang of Fire / Charge of Flame
  • Quick: Incineration / Flame charge
  • Togekiss: Air Slash / Flamethrower
  • Ripple: Wing Attack / Brave Bird
  • Swells: Wing Attack / Brave Bird
  • Dark: Beak / Beak Drill

These are the best movesets and counters available to effectively defeat Paras during battle raids in Pokémon Go.

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