Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Persian is a Normal Type Classy Cat Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Persian can be found with Limber, Technician and Unnerve as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 440 combined Base Stats.
Persian Stats and Abilities
Based on Persian Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Persian Highest IV Stat is Speed 115 and the Lowest being Defense 60.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 65 | 240 | 334 |
E | Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 |
E | Special Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Special Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 |
C | Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 |
D | Total | 440 |
Persian | Detail |
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Best Nature | Hasty
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Quick Claw ![]() |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Limber Ability 1 | The Pokémon is protected from paralysis. |
Technician Ability 2 | Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%. |
Unnerve Hidden Ability | Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries. |
How To Evolve Persian in BDSP
Meowth requires (Level 28) to evolve into Persian.

Where To Find Persian in BDSP
Persian has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Meowth
Lv. 16-18
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Persian Weakness
Persian is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Persian to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage | |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Persian Weak Against?
What pokemon is Persian Strong Against?

Best Moves Persian in BDSP
Best Moveset for Persian Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 |
Play Rough
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
1 |
Power Gem
| ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
42 |
Slash
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. |
24 |
Assurance
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn. |
Best Moveset for Persian TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 225 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM25 |
Thunder
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM85 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |


Persian Level Up Moves
List of Moves Persian can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Power Gem
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
|
1 |
Switcheroo
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Swaps held items with the opponent.
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1 |
Fake Out
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
|
1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
|
1 |
Feint
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Power:
45 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
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1 |
Scratch
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 35
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12 |
Pay Day
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves.
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16 |
Bite
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
|
20 |
Taunt
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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24 |
Assurance
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
|
31 |
Fury Swipes
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Power:
27 Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
|
36 |
Screech
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
|
42 |
Slash
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
48 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
|
54 |
Play Rough
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Attack.
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Persian TM Moves
List of Moves Persian can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM05 |
Roar
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM12 |
Taunt
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power:
225 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM24 |
Thunderbolt
|
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM25 |
Thunder
|
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM28 |
Dig
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM30 |
Shadow Ball
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM34 |
Shock Wave
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM40 |
Aerial Ace
|
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM41 |
Torment
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM63 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM66 |
Payback
|
Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power:
225 Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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TM79 |
Dark Pulse
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM85 |
Dream Eater
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM89 |
U-turn
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() User switches out immediately after attacking.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power:
75 Acc: 95
PP: 30
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