Pokédex - Persian (SoulSilver Version)
![[Picture of Persian]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/53.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #053 |
| Johto | #139 |
| Height | 1.0 m (3'3") |
| Weight | 32.0 kg (70.5 lb) |
| Type | NORMAL |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Persian]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAOElEQVQ4y2NgwA/+QzHRAFnDfzRM0MD/JGLqG8BADQMYKNXMQInGwW8Aw9AxgIEWBpAFKNJMNAAAw/tnmS5TAuoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 90 |
| Base Experience | 148 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Quick Claw (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2 |
| Abilities | Limber, Technician |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Persian
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 65 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Persian - Classy Cat Pokémon
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
French
Persian - Pokémon Chadeville
Un Pokémon très snob. La taille du joyau qui orne son front alimente bien des débats parmi ses fans.
German
Snobilikat - Rassekatze
Ein sehr stolzes Pokémon. Für Fans ist die Größe des Juwels auf seiner Stirn Anlass für Diskussionen.
Spanish
Persian - Pokémon Gato Fino
Es un Pokémon muy arrogante. El tamaño de la joya de su frente da mucho que hablar.
Italian
Persian - Pokémon Nobilgatto
Un Pokémon molto altezzoso. I fan parlano spesso delle dimensioni del gioiello che ha sulla testa.
Japanese
ペルシアン (PERUSHIAN) - シャムネコポケモン (SHAMUNEKOPOKEMON)
きぐらいがたかいポケモン。 マニアのあいだではひたいの ほうせきのサイズがわだいになる。 (KiguraigatakaiPOKEMON. MANIAnoaidadehahitaino housekinoSAIZUgawadaininaru. )
Evolutions (When Persian Evolves)
- Evolves from Meowth at level 28.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Persian)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 7 | 19 | 5% | Land |
| CERULEAN CAVE (Without Special Sound) (Morning, Day) | 38 | 10% | Land |
| CERULEAN CAVE | 39 | 4% | Land |
Moves Learned
SoulSilver Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switcheroo | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Fake Out | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 6 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 9 | Fake Out | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 22 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Taunt | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 32 | Power Gem | ROCK | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 37 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 44 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 49 | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 56 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 61 | Night Slash | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 68 | Feint | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
What moves can Persian learn in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Persian can learn the following moves:
Aerial Ace
- TM40
- TM40 (as Meowth)
Bite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11 (as Meowth)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Meowth)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6 (as Meowth)
Dark Pulse
- TM79
- TM79 (as Meowth)
Defense Curl
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Meowth)
EmbargoTM63
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Meowth)
Giga ImpactTM68
Gunk Shot
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Meowth)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Knock Off
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Nasty Plot
- Level 44
- Level 38 (as Meowth)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Meowth)
Night Slash
- Level 61
- Level 49 (as Meowth)
Petal DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg (as Meowth)
Power GemLevel 32
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Meowth)
RoarRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Meowth)
Seed Bomb
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Shadow Ball
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Meowth)
Shadow Claw
- TM65
- TM65 (as Meowth)
Shock Wave
- TM34
- TM34 (as Meowth)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
SwitcherooMove Maniac
Thunderbolt
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Meowth)
Uproar
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Meowth)
Water Pulse
- TM03
- TM03 (as Meowth)