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.
Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola.
It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x138-163%KO Sky Uppercut 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x138-163%KO Hammer Arm 2x146-171%KO Brick Break 2x109-129%KO Low Sweep 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x104-122%KO Dynamic Punch 2x118-139%KO Submission 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x244-287%KO Superpower 2x194-229%KO Focus Blast 2x87-103%KO Dynamic Punch 2x164-193%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x176-208%KO Focus Blast 2x87-103%KO Hammer Arm 2x147-174%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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 massive 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
Breeding
Breed with Persian to get Meowth eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Assist, Charm and 10 more.
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
Persian best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icy Wind
- Swift
- Nasty Plot
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Slash
- Hyper Voice
- Water Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Persian's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Persian directly. Start with Meowth at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Meowth to Persian is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Persian in Sun & Moon
The path to Persian starts with Meowth at Lv. 5-27 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunGrass Lv.6-8 Route30%EarlyRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonGrass Lv.6-8 Route30%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictMoonGrass Lv.5-8 City10%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictSunGrass Lv.5-8 City10%EarlyMalie GardenMoonGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidMalie GardenSunGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%Mid
Step 2Persian ✓
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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