#053
Persian
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Urban
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 90 (35.3%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 154
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 1.0 m (3'03")
- Weight
- 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents paralysis.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Generation VII
It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It’s quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.
Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.
This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
Generation VIII
Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.
Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
PERSIAN has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the POKéMON’s surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
A PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Generation IV
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
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.
Generation V
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
Generation VI
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon’s surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Switcheroo | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 16 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Pay DaySTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 32 | Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 46 | Fury SwipesSTAB | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 48 | Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 49 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 53 | SlashSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 54 | Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 59 | Fake OutSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 10 |
| 68 | FeintSTAB | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
56 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Body SlamSTAB | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling Water | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| False SwipeSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga ImpactSTAB | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper BeamSTAB | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper VoiceSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Pay DaySTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snarl | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera BlastSTAB | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
19 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body SlamSTAB | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper VoiceSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash Out | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Persian may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Persian
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Persian
Persian is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed. Persian stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 32.0 kg (70.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Persian Base Stats
Persian has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Defense at 60 (average). Persian is fast with a base Speed of 115.
Persian Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal-type, Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Persian 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Persian Abilities
Persian's abilities include Limber, Technician, Unnerve. Limber prevents paralysis.. Technician strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Its Hidden Ability is Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Persian Moves & Learnset
Persian can learn 92 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 56 via TM/HM, and 19 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Hyper Voice (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Persian can learn Gunk Shot (Poison), Thunder (Electric), Foul Play (Dark).
Training Persian
Persian has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Persian yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Persian belongs to the Ground egg group. Persian is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Meowth → Persian → Perrserker). Wild Persian may be found holding Quick Claw.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Persian. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Persian, or use the team builder to see how Persian fits into your squad.
