Persian

Persian
Generation	Generation I
Generation	Generation I
Evolutionary Line
Evolutionary Line
Type(s)
Species	Classy Cat Pokémon
Abilities	Limber Technician
Pokédex
Previous	Meowth
Previous	Meowth
Index	053
Index	053
Next	Psyduck
Next	Psyduck
Kanto	053
Kanto	053
Johto	137/139
Johto	137/139
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Evolves
From	Meowth
Into	None
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Gender	50% ♂ 50 % ♀
Weight	70.6 lbs. 32.0 kg
Weight	70.6 lbs. 32.0 kg
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Height	3'03" 1.0 m
Pokédex color	Yellow
Pokédex color	Yellow
Egg group	Field
Egg group	Field
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry

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

Biology

Physiology

Persian resembles a large cat or a bit like Lynx. Its fur is beige in color, and it has a curly tail. There is also a small, red gem on its forehead, which is said to give the Pokémon power. The Persian is named after the Persian breed of cat, although it resembles a cougar, with a yellowish white fur color. It may possibly an albino cougar. Another possibility is that it is based on a Siamese cat. It also has a beige coloring and black ears much like Persian and has medium sized whiskers. This Pokémon, while very beautiful and elegant is not the best pet. The reason for this is that Persians are known to have unpredictable temperaments apt to turn vicious in the blink of an eye, one moment it might be contentedly rubbing its head against it's trainer's hand while it is being petted, the next it could unsheathe its claws and scratch the hand that was petting it.

Special abilities

Some Persian have the ability Limber while others have Technician. Limber prevents Persian from being paralyzed. Technician powers up non-effective moves. Persian will have the Dreamworld ability Unnerve which will prevent its opponent from consuming its berry.

Evolution

Persian is the evolved form of Meowth, as of level 28.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red and Blue	Evolve Meowth (Blue only)	None
Yellow	Trade	None
Gold and Silver	Route 7 (Silver only)	Rare
Crystal	Route 7	Rare
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Many Sevii Islands locations	Rare
Emerald	Evolve Meowth	None
Diamond and Pearl	Evolve Meowth	None
Platinum	Evolve Meowth	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Route 7, Cerulean Cave (SoulSilver only)	Rare
Black and White	Poké Transfer, Dream World	None
X and Y	Transfer	None

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
—	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical
—	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
—	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
—	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
28	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
65	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
—	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
—	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
—	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
68	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
—	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
—	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
—	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

In the anime, Giovanni owns a Persian. This Persian is often found near Giovanni during his discussions with other Team Rocket members. Meowth from Team Rocket is jealous of this Persian because of the treatment it gets from Giovanni. Both Tyson's Meowth and Team Rocket's Meowth dislike Persian due to an event in their past.

• Giovanni's Persian
• Vivica's Persian
• Cassandra's grandmother's Persian

Gallery

053Persian Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Team.jpg

Trivia

• Although Persian is named after the breed of cat, it doesn't share similarities with the breed of the same name. Its looks are largely based on a Siamese cat.
• In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Persian is Pokémon Square's bank owner but later replaced by Duskull in future Mystery Dungeon titles.

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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