Persian
#53 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Persian
The best moves for Persian are Scratch and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Feint Attack | 11.1 dps |
| Play Rough | 31 dps |
Pokémon type
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:
Persian Raid Guide
Persian has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Persian, which has 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 & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,689.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 150 | |
| Defense | 136 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
724 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
965 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,448 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,689 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,206 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,568 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset for Persian
The best moves for Persian are Scratch and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Feint Attack | 11.1 dps |
| Play Rough | 31 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 14.4 |
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 11.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Gem | 80 | -17.2 | 27.6 |
| Play Rough | 90 | -17.2 | 31 |
| Foul Play | 70 | -25 | 35 |
| Night Slash Elite TM | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| Payback | 100 | -45.5 | 45.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 6 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 60 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Persian?
Persian is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Persian are:
- Terrakion,
- Pheromosa,
- Lucario,
- Urshifu (Single Strike),
- Keldeo (Ordinary).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 99% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 95% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 92% |
| Urshifu (Single Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 92% |
| Keldeo (Ordinary) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 92% |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 92% |
| Keldeo (Resolute) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 90% |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Persian
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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