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Persian ペルシアン Persian
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Type	Normal
Species	Classy Cat Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0m)
Weight	70.5 lbs. (32.0kg)
Abilities	Limber
	Technician
Egg group	Ground
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 Spd
Exp. yield	148 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Yellow
Catch rate	90
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Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン Persian) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Base stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 5.10 Trivia 5.10.1 Origin 5.10.1.1 Name origin 5.11 In other languages 6 Related articles 7 External links

Biology

Physiology

Persian resemble a large feline, such as a cougar. Its tail has a distinctive whorl at the end of it, similar to its pre-evolution Meowth. Its luxurious fur is pale tan, with the exception of its black-colored ears. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the red jewel in the center of its forehead. Many Pokémon, particularly those with elemental powers such as Espeon and Staryu have similar jewels. However, as Persian does not demonstrate any affinities to a particular element this connection can be seen as purely coincidental.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Its thick whiskers are very sensitive to changes in air movements, permitting it to detect its prey on the basis of movement alone.

Behavior

Persian, although popular for their elegant airs, are extremely hard to raise. Underneath its refined facade is a fierce predator. It will Scratch anyone, including its trainers with little or no reason. It has been observed ripping its prey apart for no discernible reason. A useful trick to know when training Persian, is that if it is yanked by its whiskers, it becomes temporarily docile. The reason for this is unknown.

Habitat

Persian usually live in towns and cities. They can also occasionally be found in vibrant forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Giovanni has a Persian that is his primary Pokémon. It is almost always seen at his side.

Ash battled a Persian in The Mandrin Island Miss-Match. The Classy Cat Pokémon took out Ash's Squirtle after hitting it with Thunderbolt.

In Saved by the Beldum!, Tyson's Meowth defeated a Persian owned by a girl named Vivica during the preliminaries of the Hoenn League. Tyson's Meowth was about to attack Persian once it was down, but Tyson called back his Scratch Cat Pokémon before he had a chance.

In the manga

In Volume 4 of Pokémon Special, Super Nerd William is seen using a Persian to attack Yellow. It scratched the walls of buildings to create dissonance to disorient Yellow.

The same Persian is seen again in Volume 12 as William spars against Boy Scout Bozz's Haunter.

In the TCG

Main article: Persian (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Persian runs the bank at Pokémon Square.

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	Red	Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
	Blue
	Yellow	The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
	Stadium	It is highly regarded as a pet for its beautiful fur. However, it is extremely temperamental and difficult to keep.
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.
	Stadium 2	Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
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.
	Sapphire	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.
IV	Diamond	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
	Pearl	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Evolve	Evolve Meowth (Blue), Trade (Red)
	Pokémon Yellow	None	Trade
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Few	Route 7 (Silver only)
	Pokémon Crystal	Few	Route 7 (Night only)
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	Evolve	Evolve Meowth
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Rare	Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	Evolve	Evolve Meowth
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Evolve	Evolve Meowth
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 19 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Meowth

Base stats

HP:	65
Attack:	70
Defense:	60
Special:	65
SpAtk:	65
SpDef:	65
Speed:	115

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Fighting: 2×	Ghost: 0×	Normal: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ground: 1× Rock: 1× Bug: 1× Steel: 1× Grass: 1× Fire: 1× Water: 1× Electric: 1× Psychic: 1× Ice: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Scratch Growl Bite Screech Pay Day 37 Fury Swipes 51 Slash

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Scratch Growl Bite Pay Day 29 Faint Attack 38 Screech 46 Fury Swipes 53 Slash

Generation III RSE Level Move Type Previous Scratch Growl Bite Pay Day 29 Faint Attack 38 Screech 46 Fury Swipes 53 Slash 59 Fake Out

Generation III FRLG Level Move Type Previous Scratch Growl Bite Pay Day Faint Attack 34 Screech 42 Fury Swipes 49 Slash 55 Fake Out 61 Swagger

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Scratch Growl Switcheroo Bite Fake Out Fury Attack Screech Faint Attack Taunt 32 Power Gem 37 Slash 44 Nasty Plot 49 Assurance 56 Captivate 61 Night Slash

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Pay Day TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM30 Shadow Ball TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM41 Dream Eater TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM50 Nightmare

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM49 Snatch HM01 Cut HM05 Flash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM40 Aerial Ace TM41 Torment TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM49 Snatch TM58 Endure TM63 Embargo TM65 Shadow Claw TM66 Payback TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM77 Psych Up TM78 Captivate TM79 Dark Pulse TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM85 Dream Eater TM87 Swagger TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Amnesia			Psyduck, Golduck Sentret, Furret Wooper, Quagsire Swinub, Piloswine Slakoth, Slaking Wailmer, Wailord Numel, Camerupt Torkoal Bidoof, Bibarel
Assist			Skitty
Charm			Pikachu** Vulpix*** Dugtrio*** Golduck*** Growlithe*** Snubbull, Granbull Teddiursa Swinub***, Piloswine*** Houndour***, Houndoom*** Phanpy Skitty Numel***, Camerupt*** Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein Pachirisu Buneary Lopunny Glameow, Purugly
Flail			Dunsparce Phanpy, Donphan Zigzagoon Slakoth, Slaking Torkoal Spinda
Hypnosis			Stantler Spinda Glameow, Purugly
Last Resort			Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon Aipom Espeon, Umbreon Phanpy Pachirisu Ambipom Leafeon, Glaceon
Odor Sleuth			Growlithe, Arcanine Girafarig Swinub, Piloswine Houndour, Houndoom Phanpy Poochyena, Mightyena Zigzagoon, Linoone Electrike, Manectric Spoink, Grumpig Mamoswine
Psych Up			Vulpix**, Ninetales** Meowth**, Persian** Psyduck, Golduck Farfetch'd** Espeon, Umbreon** Girafarig** Dunsparce** Sneasel** Stantler** Nuzleaf**, Shiftry** Skitty**, Delcatty** Spoink, Grumpig Spinda Kecleon** Absol** Glameow**, Purugly** Weavile**
Punishment			Mankey, Primeape Slaking Infernape
Spite			Dunsparce
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Indicates moves only available through TM.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: Evolve	Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP	If my tail's up, it means I'm furious!
26%-50% HP	My HP is down to half... I must be cautious...
1%-25% HP	That's it... I haven't the energy to raise my tail...
Level Up	Good! Leveled up! I must try harder!

Evolution

Basic Meowth

Level 28 Persian

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
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III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
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