Persian #053
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Persian
#053
- Classy Cat Pokemon
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| gender | 50.0%  | 50.0%  |
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| height | 3'3" | 1.0 m | |
| weight | 70.6 lb. | 32.0 kg | |
| generation |
1st (Red, Blue, Yellow) National: #053 | Johto: #137
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Family
Locations
Where to catch Persian in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
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| Kindle Road | 37-40 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Treasure Beach | 37-40 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Cape Brink | 37-40 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Bond Bridge | 37-40 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Five Isle Meadow | 47-50 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Water Path | 47-50 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Ruin Valley | 49-52 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Canyon Entrance | 47-50 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
| Sevault Canyon | 49-52 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% |
Moves
Abilities
| Limber | Prevents paralysis. |
| Technician | Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to inflict 1.5× damage. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | |  | 40 | 35 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 1 | Bite |  | | 60 | 25 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 1 | Growl | |  | -- | 40 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack by one stage. |
| 11 | Bite | | | 60 | 25 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 20 | Pay Day | | | 40 | 20 | 100% | Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user's level. |
| 29 | Faint Attack | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| 38 | Screech | | | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. |
| 46 | Fury Swipes | | | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
| 53 | Slash | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 59 | Fake Out | | | 40 | 10 | 100% | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM3 | Water Pulse |  |  | 60 | 20 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. |
| TM5 | Roar | | | -- | 20 | 100% | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokemon. |
| TM6 | Toxic |  | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
| TM12 | Taunt | | | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | | 100 | 15 | 75% | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | | 95 | 15 | 100% | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 10 | 70% | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM27 | Return | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |  | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| TM41 | Torment | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM45 | Attract | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
| TM46 | Thief | | | 40 | 10 | 100% | Takes the target's item. |
| TM49 | Snatch | | | -- | 10 | -- | Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted. |
| HM1 | Cut | | | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| HM5 | Flash | | | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
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Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
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| HP | 65 | 240 - 334 | 240 - 334 | 240 - 334 |
| Attack | 70 | 130 - 215 | 145 - 239 | 159 - 262 |
| Defense | 60 | 112 - 197 | 125 - 219 | 137 - 240 |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | 121 - 206 | 135 - 229 | 148 - 251 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 | 121 - 206 | 135 - 229 | 148 - 251 |
| Speed | 115 | 211 - 296 | 235 - 329 | 258 - 361 |
| TOTAL |
440
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 1,000,000 | 90 | 70 | Speed: 2 points |
Damage Taken
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Images
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| Ruby |     |
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Flavortext
| Black 2 | A very haughty Pokemon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Diamond | A very haughty Pokemon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | |
| HeartGold | Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason. |
| SoulSilver | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Ruby | PERSIAN has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokemon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Other
| Name Etymology | As in the Asian domestic cat |
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| ← #052 Meowth | #054 Psyduck → |