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National No. 53

Persian

Classy Cat Pokémon

Normal
Generation I
1 m Size
32 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0053
Persian

Description

Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

Abilities

Ability 1

Limber

Prevents paralysis.

Ability 2

Technician

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Hidden Ability

Unnerve

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1 m / 3'28"
Weight 32 kg / 70.55 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
urban
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 154
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 90
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 27.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 33.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Persian
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Persian
French Persian
German Snobilikat
Spanish Persian
Italian Persian
Japanese ペルシアン Persian
Korean 페르시온 Persion
Chinese 貓老大 / 猫老大 Gōudaumāau · Māolǎodà

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

34 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Quick Claw
Quick Claw
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Meowth
Meowth
Nº052
Alolan Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Nº052 Alolan Form
Galarian Meowth
Galarian Meowth
Nº052 Galarian Form
Gigantamax Meowth
Gigantamax Meowth
Nº052 Gigantamax factor
Persian
Persian
Nº053 Meowth · Lv. 28
Alolan Persian
Alolan Persian
Nº053 Alolan Form
Perrserker
Perrserker
Nº863 Meowth · Lv. 28

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Persian

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
65
-
125 - 172
240 - 334
Attack
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Defense
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Sp Attack.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense Esp.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Speed
115
+2 EV
108 - 183
211 - 361
Total
440
+2 EV
-
-
Life
65
Lv 50: 125 - 172 Lv 100: 240 - 334
At.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Df.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
At. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Vel. +2 EV
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Total +2 EV
440

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

When attacking

Damage dealt by Persian’s Types against each opposing Type.

Super effective

Deals increased damage.

No Types in this relation.

Not very effective

Deals reduced damage.

Stone ×0.5 Metallic ×0.5

No effect

Does not deal damage.

Ghost ×0

When defending

Damage received by Persian based on its combination of Types.

Weak to

Receives increased damage.

Fighting ×2

Resists

Receives reduced damage.

No Types in this relation.

Immune to

Receives no damage.

Ghost ×0

Moves

Scratch No.10 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Pay Day No.6 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Fury Swipes No.154 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 31
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 18
Hit 80%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Fake Out No.252 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Swagger No.207 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 61
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 85%
Switcheroo No.415 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Taunt No.269 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Power Gem No.408 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Nasty Plot No.417 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Captivate No.445 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 56
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Night Slash No.400 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 61
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Feint No.364 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Swift No.129 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Play Rough No.583 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 90%
Amnesia No.133 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Hypnosis No.95 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 60%