Dark Persian (Wizards Promo 17)
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| Dark Persian LV.28 わるいペルシアン | |
 Illus. Ken Sugimori | |
| Classification | Pokémon card |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Persian |
| Evolution Stage | Stage 1 Pokémon (Evolves from Meowth) |
| Type | 
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| HP | 60 |
| Weakness | 
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| Resistance | 
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| Retreat Cost | |
| For information on this Pokémon's species, see Persian. | |
| Set | Promotional card |
| Japanese Rarity | 
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| English Rarity | None |
| English Card No. | 17 |
| Card GB 2 set | Promotion Card |
| Card GB 2 ID | P34 |
Dark Persian (Japanese: わるいペルシアン Bad Persian) is a Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card.
Contents |
Card text
Attacks
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| 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. | ||
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| Poison Claws どくのつめ | 10 |
| Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. | ||
Pokédex data
| Species | Classy Cat Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 3'3" (1m) |
| Weight | 71 lbs (32Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 53 |
| Entry | Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet. |
Release information
This card was released as a promotional card. In Japan, it came with vol.3 of Pokémon Card Fan Club, released November 18 1997. The English version of the card was released in the August 2000 issue of Nintendo Power magazine.
Trivia
- Tempt's Japanese name is that of Captivate, a move that later appeared in Generation IV of the Pokémon games.
- A number of the English version of these cards were printed without their HP. Most of these error cards were destroyed, but some of them saw release.
