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Persian(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Alola, it has a Dark-type variant and evolves through happiness. In Galar, it is replaced by Perrserker.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Persian is a large, quadrupedal, feline Pokémon. Its fur is pale tan with the exception of its black-rimmed ears. It has a short muzzle with a small, black nose, red eyes with slit pupils, rounded ears, a pair of pointed teeth in its upper jaw, and three whiskers on either side of its face. Its thick whiskers are very sensitive to changes in air movements, enabling it to detect its prey by movement alone. In the center of its forehead is a red jewel. Its long tail has a distinctive curl at the end. Persian communicates with body language and holds its tail upright to signal its intention to pounce. It has long legs and three-toed paws with retractable claws. Persian's lithe muscles also enable it to walk without making a sound.
Persian normally lives in towns and cities. Although popular for its elegance, it is extremely difficult to raise as a pet due to its fickle and temperamental personality. It will scratch anyone, including its Trainer, with little or no provocation, and has been observed ripping its prey apart for no discernible reason. However, when Persian is yanked by its whiskers, it becomes temporarily docile for unknown reasons. It is popular among rich people and is targeted by hunters for its jewel. Its relationship with Perrserker is one of mutual disdain, as Persian's refined and elegant personality clashes with Perrserker's barbaric nature.
Alolan Persian[]
Alolan Persian has a body that is similar to its regular counterpart, but it has blue-gray fur. Its face has a different shape, being larger and more rounded with noticeable jowls. This distinctive face, along with its high-class softer-than-velvet fur coat, is admired by the people of Alola. Its eyes are usually in a half-closed state, and instead of a red forehead jewel, it has a blue jewel. The jewel, though different in appearance, is made of mostly the same material the one on a regular Persian. In behavior, it is described as highly intelligent and having an even higher opinion of itself. It prefers to use underhanded tactics in battle, but its haughty personality causes it to underestimate opponents.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Giovanni's Persian appeared Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition and Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. In Yellow, he uses it in all of the battles against him, while in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it only participates in the first two battles and merely stands on his side during the Gym battle. Aside from its use in battle, Giovanni's Persian also has a brief appearance in the Viridian Gym as a portrait in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Persian runs the bank at Pokémon Square.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The aforementioned Persian returns as an acquaintance of the Duskull from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and is recruited once Duskull connects with player.
Giovanni's Persian appeared in side games including Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Puzzle League and Pokémon Masters EX.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Team Rocket boss Giovanni owns a Persian. It first appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, which also marked the species' debut. While it is almost always seen at his side, it was only seen battling once, though it proved itself to be an extremely powerful opponent. Meowth seems to be its "rival" as Giovanni's "top cat".
A Madame owns an Alolan Persian nicknamed Pershie, which first appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!. It has a tendency to chase smaller Pokémon such as Ash Ketchum's Litten, Eevee, and Lana's Popplio.
In Pokémon Origins, Red used a Persian during the Pokémon League and later to battle with a Fearow.
Origin and inspiration[]
Persian appears to be more based on large cats such as leopards and pumas than Persian cats. It also appears similar to Siamese cats and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". The gem on its head makes it resemble a Carbuncle, a Latin-American mythological beast that had a jewel on its forehead.
Unlike the normal Persian, Alolan Persian appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance greatly resembles a British Shorthair, an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree. Its blue jewel and gray fur may be a visual pun on the "British Blue" color variant. Due to its large head and mannerisms, it may also be a visual pun on the term of being "big-headed".
Persian may refer to Persian cats. It could also be related to purr, the onomatopoeia for the noise a cat makes when content.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Pokémon Yellow | The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen. |
| Pokémon Stadium | It is highly regarded as a pet for its beautiful fur. However, it is extremely temperamental and difficult to keep. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason. |
| Pokémon Silver | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Pokémon Crystal | Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Pokémon Emerald | A Persian's six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Pokémon FireRed | Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon Pearl | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon Platinum | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon White | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon White 2 | A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Pokémon Y | Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds. |
| Pokémon Moon | It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It's quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it's mostly made of the same material. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It's also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed. |
| Pokémon Shield | Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness. |
| Pokémon Violet | 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. |
Alolan Persian[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola. |
| Pokémon Moon | It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | In contrast to its lovely face, it's so brutal that it tortures its weakened prey rather than finishing them off. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | The round face of Alolan Persian is considered to be a symbol of prosperity in the Alola region, so these Pokémon are very well cared for. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty. |
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Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 65 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Total | 440 |
Alola[]
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 75 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 115 |
| Total | 440 |
Moveset[]
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| Pokémon with regional forms | |
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| Alola | Rattata • Raticate • Raichu • Sandshrew • Sandslash • Vulpix • Ninetales • Diglett • Dugtrio • Meowth • Persian • Geodude • Graveler • Golem • Grimer • Muk • Exeggutor • Marowak |
| Galar | Meowth • Ponyta • Rapidash • Slowpoke • Slowbro • Farfetch'd • Weezing • Mr. Mime • Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Slowking • Corsola • Zigzagoon • Linoone • Darumaka • Darmanitan • Yamask • Stunfisk |
| Hisui | Growlithe • Arcanine • Voltorb • Electrode • Typhlosion • Qwilfish • Sneasel • Samurott • Lilligant • Zorua • Zoroark • Braviary • Sliggoo • Goodra • Avalugg • Decidueye |
| Paldea | Tauros • Wooper |