Persian (Pokémon)

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Persian ペルシアン Persian #053
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Classy Cat Pokémon
Abilities Limber or Technician Technician Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #053 Johto #137 Hoenn #242 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 70.5 lbs. Imperial 32.0 kg Metric 70.5 lbs./32.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 148 Battle Exp.: 1481*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Meowth starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Persian resemble a large feline, such as a cougar. Its tail has a distinctive whorl at the end of it, similar to its pre-evolution Meowth. Its luxurious fur is pale tan, with the exception of its black-colored ears. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the red jewel in the center of its forehead. Many Pokémon, particularly those with elemental powers such as Espeon and Staryu have similar jewels. However, as Persian does not demonstrate any affinities to a particular element this connection can be seen as purely coincidental.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Its thick whiskers are very sensitive to changes in air movements, permitting it to detect its prey on the basis of movement alone.

Behavior

Persian, although popular for their elegant airs, are extremely hard to raise. Underneath its refined facade is a fierce predator. It will Scratch anyone, including its trainers with little or no reason. It has been observed ripping its prey apart for no discernible reason. A useful trick to know when training Persian, is that if it is yanked by its whiskers, it becomes temporarily docile. The reason for this is unknown.

Habitat

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Urban Pokémon

Persian usually live in towns and cities. They can also occasionally be found in vibrant forests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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Giovanni's Persian

Giovanni has a Persian that is his primary Pokémon. It is almost always seen at his side.

Ash battled a Persian in The Mandrin Island Miss-Match. The Classy Cat Pokémon took out Ash's Squirtle after hitting it with Thunderbolt.

In Saved by the Beldum!, Tyson's Meowth defeated a Persian owned by a girl named Vivica during the preliminaries of the Hoenn League.

A Persian also appeared beside Giovanni in Malice in Wonderland as an illusion created by Mismagius.

In the manga

In Template:PSV of Pokémon Special, Super Nerd William is seen using a Persian to attack Yellow. It scratched the walls of buildings to create dissonance to disorient Yellow.

The same Persian is seen again in Template:PSV as William spars against Boy Scout Bozz's Haunter.

In the TCG

Main article: Persian (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Persian runs the bank at Pokémon Square.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Meowth (Blue only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Few Route 7 (Silver only) Crystal Few Route 7 (night)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Meowth FireRed LeafGreen Rare Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Meowth
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Meowth Platinum None Evolve Meowth HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 19 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Meowth
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19) Happy Outlook (B1-B19)

Base stats

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• In Generations I-III, Persian learned Pay Day by leveling up just like Meowth, but it no longer does in Generation IV, meaning that a Meowth must hold back on its evolution to get a Persian with Pay Day.
• Both of Persian's abilities can be used by a member of the Tyrogue evolution line (Hitmonlee has Limber, and Hitmontop has Technician).
• Persian's ears are pionted in its Red and Blue sprites. This is corrected in later games.

Origin

Its appearance is arguably more similar to Siamese cats than its namesake, while others think Persian look more like big cats such as pumas. The gem on its head can make it resemble a Carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast which had a jewel on its forehead.

Name origin

Persian's name simply refers to Persian cats. It could also be related to purr, one sound a cat could make.

In other languages

• German: Snobilikat - Comes from snob, nobilis (Latin for precious) and Katze (cat).
• French: Persian
• Korean: 페르시온 Pereusion
• Chinese (Taiwan): 貓老大 Mau Lau Da - 貓 means "cat," while 老大 means an elder or rudely, boss. Possibly relating to Giovanni's Persian.
• Portuguese (Brazilian animé): Persa

Related articles

• Giovanni's Persian

Notes

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