Persian #053
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Persian
#053
- Classy Cat Pokemon
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type | ![]() |
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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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Locations
Where to catch Persian in Pokemon SoulSilver
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Cave (1f) | 38-39 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24% |
| Route 7 | 19 | 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. |
| 1 | Fake Out | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 10 | 100% | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. |
| 1 | Switcheroo | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | 100% | User and target swap items. |
| 6 | Bite | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 25 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 9 | Fake Out | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 10 | 100% | Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch. |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 15 | 80% | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
| 17 | Screech | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 40 | 85% | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. |
| 22 | Faint Attack | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 20 | -- | Never misses. |
| 25 | Taunt | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. |
| 32 | Power Gem | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
| 37 | Slash | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 20 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 44 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages. |
| 49 | Assurance | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn. |
| 56 | Captivate | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. |
| 61 | Night Slash | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 15 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 68 | Feint | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 10 | 100% | Only works if the target uses Protect or Detect on this turn. |
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. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | 100% | Target cannot use held items. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 15 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 15 | 100% | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend on the held berry. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 15 | 100% | Only works on sleeping Pokemon. Heals the user by half the damage inflicted. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 20 | 100% | User must switch out after attacking. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| HM1 | Cut | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 30 | 95% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 30 | 100% | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. |
| Hypnosis | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 60% | Puts the target to sleep. |
| Amnesia | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages. |
| Flail | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
| Spite | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | 100% | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. |
| Charm | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Attack by two stages. |
| Psych Up | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 10 | -- | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. |
| Assist | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 20 | -- | Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer's other Pokemon's moves. |
| Odor Sleuth | ![]() | ![]() | -- | 40 | -- | Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost. |
| Punishment | ![]() | ![]() | 1 | 5 | 100% | Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200. |
| Last Resort | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 5 | 100% | Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used. |
Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 1,000,000 | 90 | 70 | Speed: 2 points |
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Images
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| White | |
| Diamond | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Pearl | |
| Platinum | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| HeartGold | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| SoulSilver | |
| Ruby | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| Sapphire | |
| Emerald | ![]() ![]() |
| FireRed | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| LeafGreen | |
| Gold | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Crystal | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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 whatis 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, itwill lash out and scratch for little reason. |
| Silver | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without makinga sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Crystal | Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaricside. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim. |
| Red | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough toraise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Blue | |
| Yellow | The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walkswith all the grace and elegance of a proud queen. |
Other
| Name Etymology | As in the Asian domestic cat |
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