[[Category:Normal-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]]
Persian (ペルシアンPersian) is a Normal-type Pokémon. It is the evolved form of Meowth, which evolves into Persian at Level 28.
Appearance
Persian resembles a large cat. 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 Siamese cat.
Special Abilities
Persian can have the abilities Limber or 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 it's berry.
Game Info
Pokedex Entries
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Anime
Persian.
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.
Trivia
- Seeing as Meowth used to be Giovanni's favorite and now has a Persian he must favor cat-like Pokemon.
- Giovanni is most likely a reference to a mob boss, he is seen in a suit often, has a clean hair cut, and specifically Persian.
- Although Persian is named after the breed of cat, it doesn't share similarities with the breed of the same name. Its looks is largely based on a Siamese cat.
- In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Persian is Pokemon Square's bank owner.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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