Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Persian's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.
It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.
Fighting moves hit Persian for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 115 Speed, Persian outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x186-219%KO Jump Kick 2x144-169%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO Rolling Kick 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x147-174%KO Submission 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x93-109%KO Karate Chop 2x64-75% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion can KO Persian with Close Combat (171-201%). Lucario threatens a KO with Aura Sphere (126-148%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x171-201%KO Stone Edge48-56% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon63-74% Aura Sphere 2x126-148%KO | ||
Persian is what Meowth becomes. Breed it for Meowth eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Meowth pushed Persian to 440 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Persian can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Technician supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Persian learns Play Rough and Dream Eater naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No searching required for Persian. You receive it at Vermilion City from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Persian in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Meowth is your first catch on the way to Persian. You'll find trade and walking encounters from Lv. 7-44 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 24Grass Lv.7-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 25Grass Lv.9-14 Route20%EarlyCinnabar IslandIn-game trade Lv.44 WaterLateTrade for (give Meowth)
Step 2Persian ✓Vermilion City - CityLet's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.16 CityMidGift from woman on benchVermilion City - CityLet's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.16 CityMidGift from woman on benchor evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Persian. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Persian's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, it depends on your team. Persian at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Persian looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Technician is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Icywind with Life Orb is the standard set.
Persian gets Technician, Limber, and Unnerve. But Technician is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Available since Red & Blue, Persian appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves