The Essentials on Persian
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Meowth → Persian (Lv. 28) or Perrserker (Lv. 28)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Alolan Form Details
- Stats
- Total 440 · top stat: Speed (115) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 5 in the Extradimensional Pokédex (Mega Dimension)
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 142 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Persian in French · ペルシアン, Persian in Japanese · Snobilikat in German All Languages
Overview
Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 53 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Classy Cat Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 32 kg.
Persian evolves from Meowth and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Limber and Technician. Hidden Ability: Unnerve. Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Persian takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#053
National Pokédex
Category
Classy Cat Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
65
255
Attack
70
255
Defense
60
255
Special Attack
65
255
Special Defense
65
255
Speed
115
255
Total
440
Min HP (Lv. 100)
240
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
334
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's limber body prevents it from being paralyzed.
Ability 2
Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.
Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.
Persian Evolution
Level 28
#053
Persian
Normal
Level 28
#863
Perrserker
Steel
Persian Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Alolan Form
Dark
Alolan Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Persian Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
—
Power Gem
Rock
Spec.
100%
80
20
1
Amnesia
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
1
Fake Out
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
10
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Hypnosis
Psychic
Stat
60%
—
20
1
Switcheroo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
10
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
1
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
12
Pay Day
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
20
16
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
20
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
22
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
24
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
31
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
36
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
42
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
48
Nasty Plot
Dark
Stat
—
—
20
54
Play Rough
Fairy
Phys.
90%
90
10
56
Captivate
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
61
Night Slash
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
15
61
Swagger
Normal
Stat
85%
—
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Persian
Available in 12 games, 52 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 7
Lv. 18 10%
Night
Silver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Route 7
Lv. 19 5%
Day
Route 7
Lv. 19 5%
Night
Route 7
Lv. 19 5%
Morning
Generation III
FireRed 18 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(18)
Cape Brink
Lv. 37 4%
Bond Bridge
Lv. 37 4%
Kindle Road
Lv. 37 4%
Treasure Beach
Lv. 37 4%
Treasure Beach
Lv. 40 1%
Cape Brink
Lv. 40 1%
Bond Bridge
Lv. 40 1%
Kindle Road
Lv. 40 1%
Five Isle Meadow
Lv. 47 4%
Water Path
Lv. 47 4%
Canyon Entrance
Lv. 47 4%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 49 4%
Ruin Valley
Lv. 49 4%
Five Isle Meadow
Lv. 50 1%
Water Path
Lv. 50 1%
Canyon Entrance
Lv. 50 1%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 52 1%
Ruin Valley
Lv. 52 1%
LeafGreen 18 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(18)
Kindle Road
Lv. 37 4%
Treasure Beach
Lv. 37 4%
Cape Brink
Lv. 37 4%
Bond Bridge
Lv. 37 4%
Kindle Road
Lv. 40 1%
Treasure Beach
Lv. 40 1%
Cape Brink
Lv. 40 1%
Bond Bridge
Lv. 40 1%
Water Path
Lv. 47 4%
Canyon Entrance
Lv. 47 4%
Five Isle Meadow
Lv. 47 4%
Ruin Valley
Lv. 49 4%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 49 4%
Water Path
Lv. 50 1%
Canyon Entrance
Lv. 50 1%
Five Isle Meadow
Lv. 50 1%
Ruin Valley
Lv. 52 1%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 52 1%
Generation IV
SoulSilver 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Route 7
Lv. 19 4%
Route 7
Lv. 19 1%
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 38 10%
Morning
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 38 10%
Day
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 39 4%
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Mirage Island
Lv. 36-38 10%
Omega Ruby 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Mirage Island
Lv. 36-38 10%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 32 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Persian in Pokémon GO
- 1,689Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 965Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.”
Blue
“Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.”
Yellow
“The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Platinum
“A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.”
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.”
Black
“A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.”
White
“A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.”
Black 2
“A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.”
White 2
“A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.”
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
“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.”
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!
“The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Persian
🇬🇧 English
Persian
🇯🇵 漢字
ペルシアン
🇯🇵 Kana
ペルシアン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Persian
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Snobilikat
🇪🇸 Español
Persian
🇮🇹 Italiano
Persian
🇰🇷 한국어
페르시온
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
猫老大
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
貓老大
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Chadeville
🇬🇧 EN
Classy Cat Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
シャムネコポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Rassekatzen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Persian
What type is Persian?
Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Can Persian still evolve?
Persian is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Meowth, it does not evolve further.
What are Persian's weaknesses?
Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Persian takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Persian's Hidden Ability?
Persian's Hidden Ability is Unnerve. Its regular Abilities are Limber and Technician.
Is Persian available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Persian is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Persian in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Persian is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
