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.
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.
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 |
 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 | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x171-201%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO Low Sweep 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x176-208%KO Sacred Sword 2x133-156%KO Aura Sphere 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x176-208%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Arm Thrust 2x24-28% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x149-176%KO Flying Press 2x114-135%KO Body Press 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Annihilape can KO Persian with Drain Punch (109-128%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (254-299%).
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x109-128%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 | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Flail, Hypnosis and 3 more.
Scarlet & Violet Persian Best Moveset
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 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
How to Get Persian in Scarlet & Violet
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)
Persian Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Heavy-Duty Boots 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