Scratch + Play Rough
The best Normal-type moveset for Persian is Scratch and Play Rough (8.25 DPS, 116.4 TDO). In raids, Persian ranks #286 among Normal-type attackers (E Tier).
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Overview and stats
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Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Persian has a maximum CP of 1,910. It is weak to Fighting-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Persian is Scratch and Play Rough.
Persian takes increased damage from:
Fighting160.0%
Persian takes reduced damage from:
Ghost39.1%
| 1. | Scratch |  Foul Play | 7.07 | 8.31 | 117.3 |
| 2. | Scratch |  Play Rough | 7.02 | 8.25 | 116.4 |
| 3. | Scratch | Payback | 6.67 | 7.83 | 110.5 |
| 4. | Scratch |  Power Gem | 6.66 | 7.82 | 110.4 |
| 5. | Scratch | Night Slash | 6.29 | 7.39 | 104.2 |
| 6. | Feint Attack | Play Rough | 6.23 | 7.33 | 103.4 |
| 7. | Feint Attack | Foul Play | 6.19 | 7.28 | 102.7 |
| 8. | Feint Attack | Power Gem | 5.83 | 6.85 | 96.7 |
Feint Attack
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1.0s
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Scratch640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Foul Play70502.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Payback951002.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Night Slash *45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Play Rough90503.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Power Gem80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Persian can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Persian can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Persian maxes out at 1,910 CP. Raid catches are 907 to 965 CP, or 1,134 to 1,206 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 680 to 724 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 1910 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 680 CP - 724 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 907 CP - 965 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 907 CP - 965 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1134 CP - 1206 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Persian’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 CP | 2 | 74 CP | 3 | 125 CP |
| 4 | 176 CP | 5 | 227 CP | 6 | 278 CP |
| 7 | 329 CP | 8 | 380 CP | 9 | 431 CP |
| 10 | 482 CP | 11 | 531 CP | 12 | 579 CP |
| 13 | 627 CP | 14 | 675 CP | 15 | 724 CP |
| 16 | 772 CP | 17 | 820 CP | 18 | 868 CP |
| 19 | 917 CP | 20 | 965 CP | 21 | 1013 CP |
| 22 | 1061 CP | 23 | 1110 CP | 24 | 1158 CP |
| 25 | 1206 CP | 26 | 1255 CP | 27 | 1303 CP |
| 28 | 1351 CP | 29 | 1399 CP | 30 | 1448 CP |
| 31 | 1472 CP | 32 | 1496 CP | 33 | 1520 CP |
| 34 | 1544 CP | 35 | 1568 CP | 36 | 1593 CP |
| 37 | 1617 CP | 38 | 1641 CP | 39 | 1665 CP |
| 40 | 1689 CP | 41 | 1710 CP | 42 | 1732 CP |
| 43 | 1754 CP | 44 | 1776 CP | 45 | 1798 CP |
| 46 | 1820 CP | 47 | 1842 CP | 48 | 1864 CP |
| 49 | 1887 CP | 50 | 1910 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Persian’s Normal-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Persian.
NormalMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #53 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 32 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 700 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Persian’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Meowth
Persian
Perrserker
Alolan Meowth
Alolan Persian
Shadow Alolan Meowth
Shadow Alolan Persian
Galarian Meowth
Galarian Shadow Meowth
Gigantamax Meowth
Shadow Meowth
Shadow Persian
Shadow PerrserkerThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 1.75 m |
Persian's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m1′07″ | 0.5 m1′08″ |
| XS | 0.5 m1′08″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| M | 0.75 m2′06″ | 1.25 m4′01″ |
| XL | 1.25 m4′01″ | 1.5 m4′11″ |
| XXL | 1.5 m4′11″ | 1.75 m5′09″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Persian from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Persian. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Yellow | The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen. |
| 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. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | A PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| 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. |
| X | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Y | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds. |
| Moon | It 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 Sun | Although 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 Moon | This 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. |
| Sword | Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed. |
| Shield | Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain. |
Persian’s best moves are Scratch and Play Rough, for 8.25 DPS and 116.4 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.
Persian tops out at 1,689 CP at Level 40 and 1,910 CP at Level 50.
Persian can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Persian cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Persian: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.
Regular Persian
Shiny Persian
