Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Persian's Speed does the work, Attack pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
It has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. This is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves hit Persian for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-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, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Florges Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x120-141%KO Pollen Puff 2x76-90% Draining Kiss 2x65-77% Disarming Voice 2x52-62% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x171-201%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO U-turn 2x66-79% Low Sweep 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Aura Sphere 2x104-122%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Sylveon Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Sylveon builds →Moonblast 2x118-139%KO Draining Kiss 2x64-75% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x133-156%KO Aura Sphere 2x75-89% Draining Kiss 2x71-84% Disarming Voice 2x58-69% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Persian for 78-92%. Annihilape threatens a KO with Drain Punch (109-128%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 87-103%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Persian View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave78-92% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Persian View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x87-103%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed56-66% Close Combat 2x254-299%KO | ||
Persian is what Meowth becomes. Breed it for Meowth eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Meowth pushed Persian to 440 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +35. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Persian to get Meowth eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Flail, Flatter and 3 more.
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Technician and Heavy-Duty Boots support Persian's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Persian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Snarl
- Foul Play
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Bite
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Double Edge
- Dark Pulse
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Nasty Plot
- Hypnosis
- Swift
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Persian's movepool delivers. Coverage across 14 types plus STAB from Foul Play and Dark Pulse gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Alolan Persian appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Persian in Scarlet & Violet
Meowth is your first catch on the way to Persian. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-47 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MeowthEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route9%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.14-32 Route9%Early
Step 2Persian ✓West Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%Midor evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
For Scarlet & Violet, it depends on your team. Persian at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Dark coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Scarlet & Violet, Persian looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Fur Coat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Fakeout with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Persian gets Fur Coat, Technician, and Rattled. But Fur Coat 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