Source: The Pokémon Company
Name: Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン Persian)
Classification: Classy Cat Pokémon
Type:
- Normal (Persian)
- Dark (Alolan Persian)
Generation:
- Gen I Kanto Region
- Gen VII Alola Region
Gender Ratio: 50% Male to 50% Female
Height:
- 3' 3" (Persian)
- 3' 7" (Alolan Persian)
Weight:
- 70.5 lbs (Persian)
- 72.8 lbs (Alolan Persian)
Evolution:
- Evolves from Meowth at level 28.
- Alolan Persian Evolves from Alolan Meowth with high Friendship.
- Evolves from Meowth with 50 Candies in Pokémon Go.
- Alolan Persian Evolves from Alolan Meowth with 50 Candies in Pokémon Go.
Alternate Formes:
- Alolan Persian
- Shadow Persian
- Purified Persian
How to catch in Sword/Shield:
- Evolve from Meowth
- Pokémon HOME (Only way to get Alolan Meowth)
How to catch in Go:
- Evolve from Meowth
- Evolve from Alolan Meowth
Description: A large, cream colored cat with black ears, Persian is roughly the size of a small puma. It has red eyes with vertical slit pupils, a red jewel at the center of its forehead, and three large whiskers on either side of its face. These whiskers are extremely sensitive and allow Persian to detect even the slightest movement nearby. It communicates more with body language than any sound, relying on its tail to convey messages. Persian are lithe and silent, making them extremely adept at hunting.
Persian are very difficult to raise, even by the most skilled of Pokémon trainers. They are fickle and temperamental. Persian will scratch anyone, entirely unprovoked, and can be viscious and cruel with their prey. Although, when pulled by the whiskers, Persian become temporarily docile.
In Alolan, Persians have grey fur and larger, rounded faces. Their forehead jewels are blue and their whiskers curled. Alolan Persians think very highly of themselves, often underestimating their opponents. They rely on underhanded tactics in battle, but they remain popular for their luxurious, soft fur.
Core Games
Persian in the core games
- Sword Pokédex: 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 Pokédex: Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Base Stats
- 65 HP
- 70 Attack
- 60 Defense
- 65 Sp. Attack
- 65 Sp. Defense
- 115 Speed
- 440 Total
Moves by Level
- Power Gem (lv 1)
- Switcheroo (lv 1)
- Fake Out (lv 1)
- Growl (lv 1)
- Feint (lv 1)
- Scratch (lv 1)
- Power Gem (Evo)
- Pay Day (lv 12)
- Bite (lv 16)
- Taunt (lv 20)
- Assurance (lv 24)
- Fury Swipes (lv 31)
- Screech (lv 36)
- Slash (lv 42)
- Nasty Plot (lv 48)
- Play Rough (lv 54)
Moves by TM/TR
- TM02 Pay Day
- TM08 Hyper Beam
- TM09 Giga Impact
- TM15 Dig
- TM16 Screech
- TM21 Rest
- TM23 Thief
- TM24 Snore
- TM25 Protect
- TM27 Icy Wind
- TM29 Charm
- TM31 Attract
- TM33 Rain Dance
- TM34 Sunny Day
- TM39 Facade
- TM40 Swift
- TM56 U-turn
- TM57 Payback
- TM58 Assurance
- TM65 Shadow Claw
- TM76 Round
- TM79 Retaliate
- TR01 Body Slam
- TR08 Thunderbolt
- TR09 Thunder
- TR17 Amnesia
- TR20 Substitute
- TR26 Endure
- TR27 Sleep Talk
- TR31 Iron Tail
- TR33 Shadow Ball
- TR35 Uproar
- TR37 Taunt
- TR42 Hyper Voice
- TR58 Dark Pulse
- TR59 Seed Bomb
- TR63 Power Gem
- TR68 Nasty Plot
- TR73 Gunk Shot
- TR81 Foul Play
- TR85 Work Up
- TR90 Play Rough
- TR95 Throat Chop
Moves by Breeding
- Covet
- Flail
- Hypnosis
- Last Resort
- Spite
- Tail Whip
Damaged normally by
- Normal 1×
- Flying 1×
- Poison 1×
- Ground 1×
- Rock 1×
- Bug 1×
- Steel 1×
- Fire 1×
- Water 1×
- Grass 1×
- Electric 1×
- Psychic 1×
- Ice 1×
- Dragon 1×
- Dark 1×
- Fairy 1×
Weak to
- Fighting
Immune to
- Ghost
Resistant to
- None
Alolan Persian
- Sword Pokédex: 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 Pokédex: This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Base Stats
- 65 HP
- 60 Attack
- 60 Defense
- 75 Sp. Attack
- 65 Sp. Defense
- 115 Speed
- 440 Total
Moves by Level
- Quash (lv 1)
- Switcheroo (lv 1)
- Fake Out (lv 1)
- Growl (lv 1)
- Feint (lv 1)
- Scratch (lv 1)
- Power Gem (Evo)
- Pay Day (lv 12)
- Bite (lv 16)
- Taunt (lv 20)
- Assurance (lv 24)
- Fury Swipes (lv 31)
- Screech (lv 36)
- Night Slash (lv 42)
- Nasty Plot (lv 48)
- Play Rough (lv 54)
Moves by TM/TR
- TM02 Pay Day
- TM08 Hyper Beam
- TM09 Giga Impact
- TM15 Dig
- TM16 Screech
- TM21 Rest
- TM23 Thief
- TM24 Snore
- TM25 Protect
- TM27 Icy Wind
- TM29 Charm
- TM31 Attract
- TM33 Rain Dance
- TM34 Sunny Day
- TM37 Beat Up
- TM39 Facade
- TM40 Swift
- TM47 Fake Tears
- TM56 U-turn
- TM57 Payback
- TM58 Assurance
- TM65 Shadow Claw
- TM76 Round
- TM79 Retaliate
- TM85 Snarl
- TR01 Body Slam
- TR08 Thunderbolt
- TR09 Thunder
- TR17 Amnesia
- TR20 Substitute
- TR26 Endure
- TR27 Sleep Talk
- TR31 Iron Tail
- TR33 Shadow Ball
- TR35 Uproar
- TR37 Taunt
- TR42 Hyper Voice
- TR58 Dark Pulse
- TR59 Seed Bomb
- TR63 Power Gem
- TR68 Nasty Plot
- TR73 Gunk Shot
- TR81 Foul Play
- TR85 Work Up
- TR90 Play Rough
- TR95 Throat Chop
Moves by Breeding
- Covet
- Flail
- Flatter
- Hypnosis
- Parting Shot
- Spite
Damaged normally by
- Normal 1×
- Flying 1×
- Poison 1×
- Ground 1×
- Rock 1×
- Steel 1×
- Fire 1×
- Water 1×
- Grass 1×
- Electric 1×
- Ice 1×
- Dragon 1×
Weak to
- Fighting 2×
- Bug 2×
- Fairy 2×
Immune to
- Psychic
Resistant to
- Ghost ½×
- Dark ½×
Pokémon Go
Persian in Pokémon Go
Pokédex: 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.
Egg Distance: N/A
Buddy Distance: 3 KM
Source: Niantic
Base Stats
- 130 Stamina
- 150 Attack
- 139 Defense
Moves
- Fast Attacks: Scratch, Feint Attack
- Charged Attacks: Night Slash*, Foul Play, Power Gem, Play Rough
Pokédex: Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful.
Egg Distance: N/A
Buddy Distance: 3 KM
Source: Niantic
Base Stats
- 130 Stamina
- 158 Attack
- 139 Defense
Moves
- Fast Attacks: Scratch, Feint Attack
- Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Dark Pulse, Play Rough
Shiny: Yes
More information
- Coming Soon!

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