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.
In contrast to its lovely face, it's so brutal that it tortures its weakened prey rather than finishing them off.
Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful.
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 |
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x136-161%KO Draining Kiss 2x73-86% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x133-156%KO Disarming Voice 2x58-69% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Florges Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x120-141%KO Disarming Voice 2x52-62% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x186-219%KO Sky Uppercut 2x121-144%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO Low Sweep 2x94-111%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Persian with Close Combat (171-201%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (165-195%). Volcarona deals 44-52% with Giga Drain.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x171-201%KO Stone Edge48-56% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt93-110%KO Volt Switch72-85% Dazzling Gleam 2x165-195%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Persian View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain44-52% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemFightiniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Flash Cannon63-74% Aura Sphere 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Persian View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x104-123%KO Ice Beam46-55% Flamethrower46-55% | ||
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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Assist, Charm and 9 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 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 2 locations for Alolan Persian in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Persian in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Persian starts with Meowth at Lv. 5-28 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 1 - Trainers' SchoolUltra SunGrass Lv.5-8 Route50%EarlyRoute 1 - Trainers' SchoolUltra MoonGrass Lv.5-8 Route50%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 City10%EarlyHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 City10%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyMalie GardenUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%MidMalie GardenUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 Forest20%Mid
Step 2Persian ✓Malie GardenUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 ForestMidSOS from Meowth (Alolan Meowth)Malie GardenUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 ForestMidSOS from Meowth (Alolan Meowth)or evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Icywind with Life Orb 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