Persian
#53 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Persian
The best moves for Persian are Scratch and Foul Play when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
11dps
30dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Meowth family. Persian evolves from Meowth which costs 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Persian:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Persian, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Persian is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Meowth. It is vulnerable to Fighting moves. Persian's strongest moveset is Scratch & Foul Play and it has a Max CP of 1,910.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 14.4 |
| Feint Attack | 11 | 11 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Power Gem | 80 | 26.7 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 30 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 35 |
| Payback | 95 | 47.5 |
| Night Slash Elite TM | 45 | 22.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 6 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 60 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Foul Play
35 dps
|
19.4 | 100% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
19.2 | 99% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
19.1 | 99% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Payback
47.5 dps
|
18.4 | 95% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Power Gem
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 93% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
17.9 | 92% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Foul Play
35 dps
|
17.8 | 92% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
17.4 | 90% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Night Slash
Elite TM
22.5 dps
|
17 | 88% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Payback
47.5 dps
|
16.9 | 87% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Power Gem
26.7 dps
|
16.7 | 86% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Night Slash
Elite TM
22.5 dps
|
15.2 | 78% |
|
Scratch
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
14.4 | 74% |
|
Feint Attack
11 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
11 | 57% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Persian?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Persian are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Keldeo (Ordinary),
- Keldeo (Resolute).
Persian is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
150 |
| Defense |
|
136 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 32 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
724 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
965 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,448 |
|
Level 40 |
1,689 |
|
Level 50 |
1,910 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,206 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,568 |