Persian

Official artwork of PersianNormal Shiny Pokémon icon

Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1910 in Pokémon GO. Persian's best moveset is Scratch and Foul Play. It is weather boosted by Partly Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Persian is available in Pokémon GO.

Persian is weak to Fighting-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1910 CP
Attack150 ATK
Defense136 DEF
Stamina163 STA
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedPersian can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#53
Height1 m
Weight32 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
700 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Persian type chart

Takes increased damage
FightingFighting160.0%
Takes decreased damage
GhostGhost39.1%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Persian's best moves and movesets

Moves

Persian's best moveset is Scratch and Foul Play, with 9.86 DPS (damage per second) and 183.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Fog weather.

Best Persian moves
DPS9.86
TDO183.93
Score12.5
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
  • fog
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Persian with its best moveset, we recommend to use Scratch/Play Rough. You will lose around 0.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Persian's strongest moveset (Scratch/Foul Play).

Persian moves comparison

The following chart shows Persian's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Persian's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalScratch DarkFoul Play 9.86183.912.5
      2.NormalScratch FairyPlay Rough 9.80182.812.4
      3.NormalScratch DarkPayback 9.53177.712.0
      4.NormalScratch RockPower Gem 9.25172.511.7
      5.DarkFeint Attack FairyPlay Rough 8.76163.311.1
      6.DarkFeint Attack DarkFoul Play 8.65161.310.9
      7.NormalScratch DarkNight Slash *8.61160.710.9
      8.DarkFeint Attack RockPower Gem 8.15152.010.3
      9.DarkFeint Attack DarkPayback 7.97148.710.1
      10.DarkFeint Attack DarkNight Slash *7.56141.19.6

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalScratch6Damage4Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Scratch has no special effects.
        See Scratch details page ↗
      • DarkFeint Attack10Damage9Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy6

        Effects
        Feint Attack has no special effects.
        See Feint Attack details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • DarkNight Slash *50Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage50
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
        See Night Slash details page ↗
      • RockPower Gem80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Power Gem
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.9s
        Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy60

        Effects
        Power Gem has no special effects.
        See Power Gem details page ↗
      • FairyPlay Rough90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy60

        Effects
        Play Rough has no special effects.
        See Play Rough details page ↗
      • DarkFoul Play70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Foul Play has no special effects.
        See Foul Play details page ↗
      • DarkPayback100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Payback
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy60

        Effects
        Payback has no special effects.
        See Payback details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Persian has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Persian Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Persian's Max CP is at Level 50. Persian Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1910 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch680 CP - 724 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs907 CP - 965 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids907 CP - 965 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      1134 CP - 1206 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Persian Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Persian Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      123 CP274 CP3125 CP
      4176 CP5227 CP6278 CP
      7329 CP8380 CP9431 CP
      10482 CP11531 CP12579 CP
      13627 CP14675 CP15724 CP
      16772 CP17820 CP18868 CP
      19917 CP20965 CP211013 CP
      221061 CP231110 CP241158 CP
      251206 CP261255 CP271303 CP
      281351 CP291399 CP301448 CP
      311472 CP321496 CP331520 CP
      341544 CP351568 CP361593 CP
      371617 CP381641 CP391665 CP
      401689 CP411710 CP421732 CP
      431754 CP441776 CP451798 CP
      461820 CP471842 CP481864 CP
      491887 CP501910 CP

      Persian evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of MeowthMeowth
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of PersianPersian
      • Meowth evolves into Persian which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Persian

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Persian's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Persian.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega KangaskhanMega Pokémon iconMega Kangaskhan
      Normal
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
      NormalFighting
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Persian Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Persian in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Persian, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Persian costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Persian costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Persian high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Persian. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Persian Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueAlthough its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
              YellowThe gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
              GoldMany adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
              SilverIts lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
              CrystalBehind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.
              Ruby, SapphirePERSIAN 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.
              EmeraldA PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
              FireRedHas a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
              LeafGreenAlthough its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
              HeartGoldMany adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
              SoulSilverIts lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
              XAlthough its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
              YIts lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
              Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphirePersian 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.
              SunIt has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
              MoonIt has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It’s quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.
              Ultra SunAlthough the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.
              Ultra MoonThis Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
              Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
              SwordGetting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.
              ShieldIts elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.