Persian Abilities
Prevents paralysis.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Persian Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Growl | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Fake Out | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Feint | normal | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 1 | This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Power Gem | rock | special | 80 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
| Switcheroo | dark | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
| Pay Day | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 12 | Coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. |
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 16 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Taunt | dark | status | – | 100 | Level 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Assurance | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 24 | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Fury Swipes | normal | physical | 18 | 80 | Level 31 | The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Screech | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 36 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Slash | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 42 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Nasty Plot | dark | status | – | – | Level 48 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Play Rough | fairy | physical | 90 | 90 | Level 54 | The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| Aerial Ace | flying | physical | 60 | – | TM | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Amnesia | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Charm | fairy | status | – | 100 | TM | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Chilling Water | water | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The 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 Pulse | dark | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | TM | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Endeavor | normal | physical | – | 100 | TM | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Fake Tears | dark | status | – | 100 | TM | The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| False Swipe | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | TM | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Foul Play | dark | physical | 95 | 100 | TM | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Gunk Shot | poison | physical | 120 | 80 | TM | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Voice | normal | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Knock Off | dark | physical | 65 | 100 | TM | The 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 Out | dark | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | The 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 Claw | steel | physical | 50 | 95 | TM | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
| Pain Split | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psych Up | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The 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. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Roar | normal | status | – | – | TM | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Seed Bomb | grass | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Shadow Claw | ghost | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | The 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 Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Snarl | dark | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| Spite | ghost | status | – | 100 | TM | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If 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. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Throat Chop | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| Thunder | electric | special | 110 | 70 | TM | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Wave | electric | status | – | 90 | TM | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Thunderbolt | electric | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
Persian Sprites
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.
Persian's Japanese name is Persian (ペルシアン). Here are all the official names for Persian across different languages:
Persian Breeding
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:
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.