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recaption1={{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Wizards Black Star Promo}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
recaption1={{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Wizards Black Star Promotional}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
species=Persian |
species=Persian |
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type=Colorless |
type=Colorless |
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position=Top |
position=Top |
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cost={{e|Colorless}} |
cost={{e|Colorless}} |
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position=Bottom |
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cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}} |
cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}} |
name=Poison Claws |
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name=Persian |
name=Persian |
species=Classy Cat |
species=Classy Cat |
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ndex=053 |
height=3'3" |
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type=Colorless |
type=Colorless |
class=Dark |
position=Top |
position=Top |
class=Dark |
cost={{e|Colorless}} |
cost={{e|Colorless}} |
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type=Colorless |
type=Colorless |
class=Dark |
position=Bottom |
position=Bottom |
class=Dark |
cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}} |
cost={{e|Colorless}}{{e|Colorless}} |
name=Poison Claws |
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name=Persian |
name=Persian |
species=Classy Cat |
species=Classy Cat |
ndex=53 |
ndex=053 |
height=3'3" |
height=3'3" |
jheight=1 |
jheight=1 |
weight=71 |
weight=71 |
jweight=32 |
jweight=32 |
dex= Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet. |
dex=Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet. |
jdex=毛並みの美しさから、鑑賞用として飼う女性も多い。ロケット団のボスのペットでもある。 |
jdex=毛並みの美しさから、鑑賞用として飼う女性も多い。ロケット団のボスのペットでもある。 |
}}
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==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion with artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshida]]. That print was reprinted as a holographic card in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan. It was reprinted as a promotional card and released as an insert with the August 2000 issue of [[wp:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] magazine. The Japanese version was available as an insert with the third volume of ''Pokémon Card Fan Club'', released November 18, 1997.
This card was originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} expansion with artwork by [[Shin-ichi Yoshida]], originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Rocket Gang}} expansion. That print was reprinted as a holographic card in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan. It was reprinted as a promotional card and released as an insert with the August 2000 issue of [[Nintendo Power]] magazine. The Japanese version was available as an insert with the third volume of ''Pokémon Card Fan Club'', released November 18, 1997.
===Gallery===
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery |
{{TCGGallery |
type=Colorless |
type=Colorless |
class=Dark |
image1=DarkPersianTeamRocket42.jpg |
image1=DarkPersianTeamRocket42.jpg |
set1=Team Rocket |
set1=Team Rocket |
illus1=Shin-ichi Yoshida |
illus1=Shin-ichi Yoshida |
image2=DarkPersianWizardsPromo17.jpg |
image2=DarkPersianWizardsPromo17.jpg |
caption2={{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Wizards Black Star Promo}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
caption2={{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|Wizards Black Star Promotional}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]] |
image3=NintendoPowerDarkPersianInsert.jpg |
image3=NintendoPowerDarkPersianInsert.jpg |
caption3=Nintendo Power magazine insert |
caption3=Nintendo Power magazine insert |
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Although Fascinate is referred to as Tempt on the promotional release of this card, it is still considered a reprint. The attacks have the exact same effect, and the Japanese versions of the cards referred to both attacks by the same name. The reason for the differing names on the English versions is unknown.
*A number of the Wizards Black Star Promo prints of this card were printed without HP. Most of these error cards were destroyed, but some of them saw release.
*A number of the Wizards Black Star Promo prints of this card were printed without HP. Most of these error cards were destroyed, but some of them saw release.
*The Nintendo Power insert erroneously states that Dark Persian is a Basic Pokémon.
*The Nintendo Power insert erroneously states that Dark Persian is a Basic Pokémon.
*[[Giovanni]] is present on the illustration of the Japanese promotional version; this was removed for unknown reasons on the English version. The Japanese promotional version also has the Rocket Gang expansion symbol.
*[[Giovanni]] is present on the illustration of the Japanese promotional version; this was removed for unknown reasons on the English version. The Japanese promotional version also has the Rocket Gang expansion symbol.
===Origin===
===Origin===
*Fascinate's Japanese name and Tempt's Japanese name are that of {{m|Captivate}}, a [[move]] that later appeared in [[Generation IV]] of the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Persian}} can learn.
*Fascinate and Tempt's Japanese names are that of {{m|Captivate}}, a [[move]] later introduced in the [[Generation IV]] [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Persian}} can learn.
*This card may be based on [[Giovanni's Persian]] of the [[Pokémon anime]].


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Revision as of 01:55, 24 February 2013

Dark Persian LV.28
わるいペルシアン Bad Persian
Colorless
DarkPersianWizardsPromo17.jpg
Wizards Black Star Promotional print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Evolution stage
Meowth
Stage 1 Pokémon
Evolves from Meowth
Card name Dark Persian
Type Colorless
HP 60
weakness
Fighting×2
resistance
Psychic-30
retreat cost
None
English expansion Team Rocket
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 42/82
Japanese expansion Rocket Gang
Japanese rarity Common
English expansion Wizards Black Star Promos
English card no. 17
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
TCG GB2 set Team Rocket's Ambition
TCG GB2 rarity Uncommon
TCG GB2 ID H32
TCG GB2 set Promotion Card
TCG GB2 ID P34
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 6/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Persian.

Dark Persian (Japanese: わるいペルシアン Bad Persian) is a Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokémon card. It is part of the Team Rocket expansion.

Card text (Team Rocket print)

Colorless
Fascinate
ゆうわく
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
ColorlessColorless
Poison Claws
どくのつめ
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.


Pokédex data

Colorless
Colorless
Persian - Classy Cat Pokémon
No. Height Weight
053 3'3" (1 m) 71 lbs. (32 kg)
Pokédex entry
Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.
毛並みの美しさから、鑑賞用として飼う女性も多い。ロケット団のボスのペットでもある。


Card text (Wizards Black Star Promo print)

Colorless
Tempt
ゆうわく
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
ColorlessColorless
Poison Claws
どくのつめ
10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.


Pokédex data

Colorless
Colorless
Persian - Classy Cat Pokémon
No. Height Weight
053 3'3" (1 m) 71 lbs. (32 kg)
Pokédex entry
Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.
毛並みの美しさから、鑑賞用として飼う女性も多い。ロケット団のボスのペットでもある。


Release information

This card was originally released in the Team Rocket expansion with artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, originating from the Japanese Rocket Gang expansion. That print was reprinted as a holographic card in the Legendary Collection reprint set, which was only released outside of Japan. It was reprinted as a promotional card and released as an insert with the August 2000 issue of Nintendo Power magazine. The Japanese version was available as an insert with the third volume of Pokémon Card Fan Club, released November 18, 1997.

Gallery

DarkPersianTeamRocket42.jpg
Team Rocket print
Illus. Shin-ichi Yoshida
DarkPersianWizardsPromo17.jpg
Wizards Black Star Promotional print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
NintendoPowerDarkPersianInsert.jpg
Nintendo Power magazine insert
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • A number of the Wizards Black Star Promo prints of this card were printed without HP. Most of these error cards were destroyed, but some of them saw release.
  • The Nintendo Power insert erroneously states that Dark Persian is a Basic Pokémon.
  • Giovanni is present on the illustration of the Japanese promotional version; this was removed for unknown reasons on the English version. The Japanese promotional version also has the Rocket Gang expansion symbol.

Origin


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