Is Persian Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Meowth evolves at level 28. Normal with AbilityTechnician. Fast and hits decently with AbilityTechnician-boosted moves if imported. Falls off by the E4 where everything hits back harder.
Meowth has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Meowth has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Meowth trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Persian has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Persian has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Persian has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Persian has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Persian trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Persian cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 28.
How to Get Persian in Black 2 & White 2
Persian isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Meowth from Red & Blue, Gold & Silver, or Platinum. The evolution path from Meowth to Persian is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Persian in B2W2
Step 1Obtain MeowthLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 38 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 39. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via In-game trade · Battle Tower · Trade for (give Skitty). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Persian ✓
Persian Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Persian Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Persian
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x171-202%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-144%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x172-203%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x123-146%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x173-204%KO | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x101-120%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x99-117%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x173-203%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x134-157%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Timburr Fighting | C | |
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x180-211%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x132-156%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
In Black 2 & White 2, Lucario can KO Persian with Close Combat (254-299%).
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x254-299%KO Extreme Speed56-66% | ||
Persian Evolutions
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
B2W2 Persian Best Moveset
115 Speed outruns the majority of the format, and AbilityTechnician boosts low-power moves to threatening levels from 70 Attack. The moveset answers slower targets by hitting first, but Normal TermStab alone can't break through anything with real physical defense. Speed without power hits a ceiling fast.
Best Build
Persian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- U Turn
- Facade
- Switcheroo
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Need something that threatens multiple types? Persian's movepool delivers. Coverage across 13 types plus STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
Persian Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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. Fakeout with Toxic 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.
Persian is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves