Stats & Training
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.
Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
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)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x65-76% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x77-92% Drain Punch 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x53-63% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x56-68% Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x65-77% Arm Thrust 2x19-24% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x75-88% Drain Punch 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x51-60% Rock Smash 2x29-36% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x53-64% Brick Break 2x68-80% Vital Throw 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x181-213%KO Focus Blast 2x84-100%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Vital Throw 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x152-180%KO Focus Blast 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x79-93% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x96-113%KO Focus Blast 2x73-87% Drain Punch 2x50-60% Brick Break 2x50-60% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x124-147%KO Focus Blast 2x50-60% Brick Break 2x64-77% Vital Throw 2x59-70% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x44-53% Rock Smash 2x24-30% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x184-217%KO Focus Blast 2x83-98% Submission 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x52-62% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x95-113%KO High Jump Kick 2x83-98% Focus Blast 2x72-86% Drain Punch 2x50-59% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x126-149%KO Focus Blast 2x50-59% Brick Break 2x65-77% Vital Throw 2x60-71% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x177-208%KO Focus Blast 2x81-95% Submission 2x96-113%KO Brick Break 2x91-107%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x148-174%KO Focus Blast 2x64-77% Brick Break 2x74-89% Karate Chop 2x52-61% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO High Jump Kick 2x81-95% Focus Blast 2x69-83% Drain Punch 2x46-55% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x121-144%KO Focus Blast 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x62-73% Vital Throw 2x59-70% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x183-216%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Cross Chop 2x123-145%KO Submission 2x98-116%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x154-182%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Cross Chop 2x103-121%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x94-111%KO High Jump Kick 2x82-97% Focus Blast 2x71-84% Drain Punch 2x49-58% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x125-147%KO Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Focus Blast 2x49-58% Brick Break 2x64-76% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Persian with Close Combat (188-221%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (279-328%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x188-221%KO U Turn37-43% Fire Blast58-68% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Persian View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x279-328%KO Extreme Speed62-73% Bullet Punch47-55% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Assist, Charm and 8 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Persian Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Technician and Shucaberry support Persian's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Dark coverage adds versatility.
Best Build
Persian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Bite
- Fake Out
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Persian in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Persian starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 3 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Persian in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Meowth is your first catch on the way to Persian. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-39 across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 5Grass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 6Grass Lv.13-14 RouteCommonEarlyNightRoute 5Grass Lv.14 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 6Grass Lv.14 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 38Grass Lv.16 RouteCommonMidRoute 39Grass Lv.16 RouteCommonMidRoute 7Grass Lv.17 RouteCommonMidRoute 8Grass Lv.17 RouteCommonMid
Step 2Persian ✓Route 7Grass Lv.19 RouteRareMidCerulean Cave - 1FGrass Lv.38-39 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayCerulean Cave - 1FGrass Lv.39 CaveRareLateNightor evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
Persian Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. U Turn with Shucaberry 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.
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 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