Persian (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Persian (disambiguation).

Persian Classy Cat Pokémon ペルシアン Persian #0053 Persian Alolan Persian Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Normal Unknown Persian Dark Unknown Alolan Persian Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Limber or Technician Persian Fur Coat or Technician Alolan Persian Cacophony Unnerve Persian Hidden Ability Rattled Alolan Persian Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Persian Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Persian 3'07" 1.1 m Alolan Persian 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 70.5 lbs. 32.0 kg Persian 72.8 lbs. 33.0 kg Alolan Persian 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 148 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 154 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Persian 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed Alolan Persian 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Persian
Pokédex color   Yellow Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン Persian) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Meowth starting at level 28.

In Alola, Persian has a Dark-type regional form. It evolves from Alolan Meowth when leveled up with high friendship. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it evolves from Alolan Meowth starting at level 28.

Biology

Persian is a large, quadrupedal, feline Pokémon. Its fur is pale tan with the exception of its black-rimmed ears. It has a short muzzle with a small, black nose, red eyes with slit pupils, rounded ears, a pair of pointed teeth in its upper jaw, and three whiskers on either side of its face. Its thick whiskers are very sensitive to changes in air movements, enabling it to detect its prey by movement alone. In the center of its forehead is a red jewel. Its long tail has a distinctive curl at the end. Persian communicates with body language and holds its tail upright to signal its intention to pounce. It has long legs and three-toed paws with retractable claws. Persian's lithe muscles also enable it to walk without making a sound.

Persian normally lives in towns and cities. Although popular for its elegance, it is extremely difficult to raise as a pet due to its fickle and temperamental personality. It will scratch anyone, including its Trainer, with little or no provocation, and has been observed ripping its prey apart for no discernible reason. However, when Persian is yanked by its whiskers, it becomes temporarily docile for unknown reasons. It is popular among rich people and is targeted by hunters for its jewel. Its relationship with Perrserker is one of mutual disdain, as Persian's refined and elegant personality clashes with Perrserker's barbaric nature.

Alolan Persian has a body that is similar to its regular counterpart, but it has blue-gray fur. Its face has a different shape, being larger and more rounded with noticeable jowls. This distinctive face, along with its high-class softer-than-velvet fur coat, is admired by the people of Alola. Its eyes are usually in a half-closed state, and instead of a red forehead jewel, it has a blue jewel. The jewel, though different in appearance, is made of mostly the same material the one on a regular Persian. In behavior, it is described as highly intelligent and having an even higher opinion of itself. It prefers to use underhanded tactics in battle, but its haughty personality causes it to underestimate opponents.

Persian and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Pay Day by leveling up.

In the anime

Main series

Persian in the anime

Alolan Persian in the anime

Major appearances

Giovanni's Persian

Giovanni has a Persian as his primary Pokémon. It first appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, which also marked the species' debut. While it is almost always seen at his side, it was only seen battling once, though it proved itself to be an extremely powerful opponent. Meowth seems to be its "rival" as Giovanni's "top cat".

Pershie

A Madame owns an Alolan Persian nicknamed Pershie, which first appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!‬. It has a tendency to chase smaller Pokémon such as Ash's Litten, Sandy, and Lana's Popplio.

Other

In Go West, Young Meowth!, a Persian was the leader of a pack of street Meowth that Team Rocket's Meowth was once part of.

In The Mandarin Island Miss-Match, Ash battled a Trainer's Persian, and it was eventually defeated by Squirtle's Skull Bash.

In Saved by the Beldum!, Vivica owns a Persian. Tyson's Meowth quickly defeated it during the preliminaries of the Ever Grande Conference, but it continued to attack Persian in a fit of rage before being recalled.

In Guiding an Awakening!, Nanu used an Alolan Persian in Nanu's grand trial against Ash. It was defeated by Lycanroc's Accelerock after it countered its Z-Move.

Minor appearances

A Persian appeared in a fantasy in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

In The Problem with Paras, Lacy found a Persian sleeping in the backyard and decided it should be Cassandra's company mascot, not Meowth.

A Persian appeared in a fantasy in Tricks of the Trade.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Persian participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

A Coordinator's Persian appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly!.

A Coordinator's Persian appeared in Mean With Envy.

In a flashback in Saved by the Beldum!, a Persian led a group of Meowth that left Tyson's Meowth behind.

A Coordinator's Persian appeared in What I Did for Love!.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Persian lived in Pokémon Hills. It later battled the Genesect Army.

A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.

In Dreams Are Made of These!, a Persian led a trio of Meowth during an attack on a Raticate and a trio of Rattata.

A Trainer's Persian appeared in Solitary and Menacing!.

A Persian appeared in a flashback in The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW096 Persian Ash's Pokédex Persian, the Classy Cat Pokémon and the evolved form of Meowth. Persian can walk silently thanks to its nimble muscles. It pounces on its prey at lightning speed.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN020 Persian Ash's Rotom Phone Persian, the Classy Cat Pokémon. A Normal type. Persian detects its surroundings by using its six whiskers to sense movements in the air.

Pokémon Origins

Persian in Pokémon Origins

In File 4: Charizard, Red used a Persian during the Pokémon League and later to battle with a Fearow.

Pokémon Generations

Persian in Pokémon Generations

A Persian appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Alolan Persian (center left) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Nanu's Alolan Persian was part of a team with its Trainer and Grimsley.

GOTCHA!

An Alolan Persian briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Nanu.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Persian appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of a Lass. It was used to challenge Green to a battle and lost almost immediately.

In the manga

Persian in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Giovanni's Persian

Giovanni's Persian was seen watching him in Ash vs. Gary as his anger fades away from remembering the giant Slowpoke that Team Rocket scientists created.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

The backstory of how Giovanni met Persian is revealed that he rescued it when he was a child.

Pokémon Adventures

Alolan Persian in Pokémon Adventures

Yellow arc

In Purrrr-sian, Super Nerd Miles is seen using a Persian to attack Yellow. It scratches the walls of buildings to create dissonance to disorient Yellow.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Sird has a Persian as one of her main team members that first appeared in A Beastly Cold Reception. While it was probably well-trained and helped Sird obtain her position in Team Rocket, it lost to Lorelei's Slowking, forcing her to pursue other means to win the battle.

Platinum arc

A Trainer's Persian appeared in The Final Dimensional Duel II.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

In The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, a Persian appears with a Meowth in a book owned by a young Sun, while he was talking to his grandfather on a video chat.

An Alolan Persian under the ownership of Nanu first appeared in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, where it was used to battle against Olivia's Lycanroc.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A three-eyed Persian appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.

Green's Meowth evolved into a Persian and devolved back into Meowth.

In the TCG

Main article: Persian (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Persian runs the bank at Pokémon Square.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The aforementioned Persian returns as an acquaintance of the Duskull from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and is recruited once Duskull connects with player.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #053 Red(ENG) 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.

Generation II Johto #137 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.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #053 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #139 Diamond A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. White Black 2 A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #046 Alola USUM: #053 Kanto #053 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. Let's Go Eevee Alolan Persian Sun Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola. Moon It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks. Ultra Sun In contrast to its lovely face, it's so brutal that it tortures its weakened prey rather than finishing them off. Ultra Moon Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful. Let's Go Pikachu It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #184 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. 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. Brilliant Diamond It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. Shining Pearl Alolan Persian Sword The round face of Alolan Persian is considered to be a symbol of prosperity in the Alola region, so these Pokémon are very well cared for. Shield This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty.

Generation IX Paldea #142 Scarlet Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. Violet It has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. This is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.

File:Pokedex Image Persian SM.png	File:Pokedex Image Persian-Alola SM.png	File:Pokedex Image Persian SV.png
Persian in the Alola Pokédex	Alolan Persian in the Alola Pokédex	Persian in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Trade Blue Evolve Meowth Blue (Japan) Evolve Meowth Yellow Trade

Generation II Gold Trade Silver Route 7 Crystal Route 7Night

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Meowth FireRed LeafGreen Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Meowth

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Meowth Platinum Evolve Meowth HeartGold Trade SoulSilver Route 7, Cerulean Cave Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Evolve Meowth

Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mirage Island (North of Route 124)

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Meowth (Alolan Form) Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Malie Garden (SOS Battle) (Alolan Form) Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form) Let's Go Pikachu Vermilion City (Only one) (Kantonian Form) Trade (Alolan Form) Let's Go Eevee Evolve Meowth (Kantonian/Alolan Forms)

Generation VIII Sword Shield Evolve Meowth (Kantonian Form) Trade (Alolan Form) Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Kantonian/Alolan Forms) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Meowth (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Alolan Form) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Four (Kantonian Form) West Province: Area Three (Kantonian Form) Tera Raid Battles (4★) (Kantonian Form) Unreleased (Alolan Form)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Meowth

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 19, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Meowth

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) MD Sky Happy Outlook (B1F-B15F) Rumble Windy Prairie‎ (Normal Mode C & A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley Conquest Aurora Rumble U Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 5 Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 126 (Kantonian Form) Zaffiro Coast: Stage 638 (Kantonian Form) Event: Pokémon Safari (19th release; Alolan Form) Rumble World White Ruins: Everspring Valley (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Old-Growth Woods (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal (Kantonian Form) Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal (Alolan Form)

Cross-Generation Masters EX Chapter 15: Dubious Duo (Nanu's; Alolan Form) Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Meowth (Egg; Kantonian Form) Sync Pair-Up Event (Giovanni's (Classic); Kantonian Form)

Held items

Persian

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Quick Claw (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Quick Claw (5%)

Alolan Persian

Game		Held Item(s)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Persian

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 440	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Alolan Persian

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 440	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 1/1 ★
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Persian

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Alolan Persian

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Persian

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 1212 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100100% 20 1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 2424 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 3131 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 3636 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4242 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4848 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 5454 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Alolan Persian

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Switcheroo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 1212 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100100% 20 1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 2424 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 3131 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 3636 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 4242 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 4848 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 5454 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Persian

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Persian Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Alolan Persian

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Persian Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Persian

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tail Whip Normal Status — 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Persian Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Alolan Persian

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Flatter Dark Status — 100% 15 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Parting Shot Dark Status — 100% 20 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Persian Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian

By a prior evolution

Persian

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian

Alolan Persian

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Persian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Persian

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Lunge	Persian (Skyridge 42)
Sucker Punch	Persian (HeartGold & SoulSilver 27)

Side game data

Persian

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: G
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Slash Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Mountaineer Ability 2: Limber Ability 3: High-rise Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★★ Evolves from Meowth when its Speed is 96 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Tsunehisa
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #085 Brute Force Increases damage for attacks that are not very effective.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 150 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Scratch, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Foul Play*, Power Gem, Play Rough, Payback*, Night Slash†, Frustration, Return

Alolan Persian

Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #085 Blindside Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 158 Base Defense: 136 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Scratch, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Dark Pulse, Play Rough, Payback*

Evolution

Persian

Unevolved Meowth  Normal

Level 28 →

First Evolution Persian  Normal

Alolan Persian

Unevolved Meowth Alolan Form  Dark

+ Level up with high friendship → Level 28PE

First Evolution Persian Alolan Form  Dark

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Persian images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Persian's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 053.

Origin

Persian appears to be more based on large cats such as leopards and pumas than Persian cats. It also appears similar to Siamese cats and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". The gem on its head makes it resemble a Carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast that had a jewel on its forehead.

Unlike the normal Persian, Alolan Persian appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance greatly resembles a British Shorthair, an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree. Its blue jewel and gray fur may be a visual pun on the "British Blue" color variant. Due to its large head and mannerisms, it may also be a visual pun on the term of being "big-headed".

Name origin

Persian may refer to Persian cats. It could also be related to purr, the onomatopoeia for the noise a cat makes when content.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ペルシアン Persian From Persian French Persian Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Persian Same as English/Japanese name German Snobilikat From Snob, nobilis, and Katze Italian Persian Same as English/Japanese name Korean 페르시온 Persion Transcription of Japanese name and possibly lion Mandarin Chinese 貓老大 / 猫老大 Māolǎodà From 貓 / 猫 māo and 老大 lǎodà Cantonese Chinese 貓老大 Māaulóuhdaaih* 高竇貓 Gōudaumāau* From 貓 māau and 老大 lóuhdaaih From 高竇貓 gōudaumāau

More languages Danish Persianer* From Persian, though the word itself refers to a karakul pelt Finnish Persialainen Literally "Persian" Hindi परसियन Persian Transcription of English name Lithuanian Persijanas From English name Brazilian Portuguese Persa Literally "Persian" Russian Персиан Persian Перс Pers Transcription of English name Literally "Persian" Swedish Persen* From pers, persian Thai เปอร์เซียน Poesian Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Giovanni's Persian
• Regional form

External links

← #0052: Meowth

Pokémon

#0054: Psyduck →

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