#053 Persian

#053 Persian

Height1 m(3'03")
Weight32 kg(70.5 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Persian's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 65
271
Attack 70
176
Defense 60
156
Sp. Atk 65
166
Sp. Def 65
166
Speed 115
266
1201
Type Effectiveness

Persian Abilities

Prevents paralysis.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

UnnerveHidden

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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Persian Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Scratchnormalphysical40100Level 1Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Growlnormalstatus100Level 1The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
Fake Outnormalphysical40100Level 1This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
Feintnormalphysical30100Level 1This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Power Gemrockspecial80100Level 1The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Switcheroodarkstatus100Level 1The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.
Pay Daynormalphysical40100Level 12Coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 16The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Tauntdarkstatus100Level 20The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 24This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Fury Swipesnormalphysical1880Level 31The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Screechnormalstatus85Level 36An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level 42The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusLevel 48The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Play Roughfairyphysical9090Level 54The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
AgilitypsychicstatusTMThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
AmnesiapsychicstatusTMThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Charmfairystatus100TMThe user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Gunk Shotpoisonphysical12080TMThe user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Metal Clawsteelphysical5095TMThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Pain SplitnormalstatusTMThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Spiteghoststatus100TMThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Persian Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

Yellow

The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

Gold

Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

Silver

Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

Crystal

Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

In Other Languages

Persian's Japanese name is Persian (ペルシアン). Here are all the official names for Persian across different languages:

JapaneseペルシアンPersian
Korean페르시온
Chinese (Traditional)貓老大
FrenchPersian
GermanSnobilikat
SpanishPersian
ItalianPersian
Chinese (Simplified)猫老大

Persian Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate90
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience154

How to Get Persian

Persian can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Persian in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Persian

Persian is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 440, Persian is classified as a Classy Cat Pokémon and is part of the Meowth → Persian → Perrserker → Alolan Persian evolution line.

In competitive play, Persian is placed in the PU tier where it holds a 0.18% usage rate. Its key abilities are Limber and Technician and Unnerve, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Persian can learn 110 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Fake Out, U Turn, Knock Off, Thunder Wave. Standing at 1m tall and weighing 32kg, Persian has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.