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Persian ペルシアン

Normal Generation I Classy Cat Pokémon
Height 1.0m Weight 32.0kg
Limber Technician Unnerve (Hidden Ability)

Pokémon Profile

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

Base Stats

Form Base Stats：Persian · Total 440

HP 65
Attack 70
Defense 60
Sp. Atk 65
Sp. Def 65
Speed 115

Basic Info

Gender Ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Catch Rate
90（11.8%）
Egg Groups
Field
Egg Cycles
20
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
Speed+2
Base Experience
154
Shape
Quadrupedal
Color
Yellow
Experience
1,000,000（Medium Fast）

Type Matchups View full type chart →

Defensive (when attacked)

2× Weakness Fighting ×2
Immune Ghost ×0

Offensive (when attacking)

Immune Ghost ×0
1/2 Resistance Rock ×0.5 Steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Galarian Meowth Galarian Meowth
Level 28 or higher
Alolan Persian Alolan Persian
Galarian Meowth Galarian Meowth
Level up with friendship ≥ 220 or affection ≥ 158
Alolan Persian Alolan Persian

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evolution Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 20
— Scratch Normal Physical 40 100 35
— Growl Normal Status — 100 40
— Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100 10
— Feint Normal Physical 30 100 10
— Switcheroo Dark Status — 100 10
Evolution Power Gem Rock Special 80 100 20
— Scratch Normal Physical 40 100 35
— Growl Normal Status — 100 40
— Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100 10
— Feint Normal Physical 30 100 10
— Switcheroo Dark Status — 100 10
— Quash Dark Status — 100 15
12 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100 20
12 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100 20
16 Bite Dark Physical 60 100 25
16 Bite Dark Physical 60 100 25
20 Taunt Dark Status — 100 20
20 Taunt Dark Status — 100 20
24 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100 10
24 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100 10
31 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80 15
31 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80 15
36 Screech Normal Status — 85 40
36 Screech Normal Status — 85 40
42 Slash Normal Physical 70 100 20
42 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100 15
48 Nasty Plot Dark Status — — 20
48 Nasty Plot Dark Status — — 20
54 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90 10
54 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90 10

Wild Encounters

Generation II

Crystal

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 7Lv.18WalkingNight10%

Silver

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 7Lv.19WalkingDay5%
Lv.19WalkingMorning5%
Lv.19WalkingNight5%
Generation III

FireRed

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Sevault CanyonLv.49-52Walking4%
Treasure BeachLv.37-40Walking4%
Water PathLv.47-50Walking4%
Canyon EntranceLv.47-50Walking4%
Kindle RoadLv.37-40Walking4%
Bond BridgeLv.37-40Walking4%
Five Isle MeadowLv.47-50Walking4%
Cape BrinkLv.37-40Walking4%
Ruin ValleyLv.49-52Walking4%

LeafGreen

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Sevault CanyonLv.49-52Walking4%
Treasure BeachLv.37-40Walking4%
Water PathLv.47-50Walking4%
Canyon EntranceLv.47-50Walking4%
Kindle RoadLv.37-40Walking4%
Bond BridgeLv.37-40Walking4%
Five Isle MeadowLv.47-50Walking4%
Cape BrinkLv.37-40Walking4%
Ruin ValleyLv.49-52Walking4%
Generation IV

SoulSilver

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Cerulean CaveLv.38WalkingRadio: offMorning10%
Lv.38WalkingRadio: offDay10%
Lv.39Walking4%
Route 7Lv.19Walking4%
Generation VI

Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Mirage IslandLv.36-38Walking10%

Omega Ruby

Hoenn

Location Level Method Chance
Mirage IslandLv.36-38Walking10%
Generation VII

Let's Go, Pikachu!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Vermilion CityLv.32Gift100%

Persian Competitive Movesets & Sets

Persian movesets cover 8 generations and 25 formats with 37 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

8 Generation 25 Format 37 set
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Pokédex Entries

Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
Ruby：
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.
Emerald：
A PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
FireRed：
Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
LeafGreen：
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Generation IV
Diamond：
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
HeartGold：
Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
SoulSilver：
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Generation V
Black：
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
Generation VI
X：
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Y：
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Omega Ruby：
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.
Generation VII
Sun：
It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
Moon：
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.
Ultra Sun：
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.
Ultra Moon：
This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
Let's Go Pikachu：
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
Generation VIII
Sword：
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.
Shield：
Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.