Persian (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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|form1=Persian

|form2=Alolan Persian

|type1=Normal

|form2type1=Dark

|ability2-1=Fur Coat

|ability2-2=Technician

|abilityd2=Rattled

|abilityd2caption=Alolan Persian

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Meowth}} starting at [[level]] 28.

==Biology==

Persian is a large, quadrupedal, {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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.

==Game data==

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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=053}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.}}

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.}}

{{Dex/Form|Alolan Persian}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=184|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}

{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.}}

{{Dex/Form|Alolan Persian}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=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.}}

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===Game locations===

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===Held items===

====Persian====

====Alolan Persian====

===Stats===

{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}

{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/tmf/9|Persian|Normal|Normal|1}}

{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}

{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tmf/9|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

=====Persian=====

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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Persian|Normal|Normal|2}}

=====Alolan Persian=====

{{learnlist/breedh/9|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

{{learnlist/breedf/9|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====

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|rate=-12

|IQ=G

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|ability3=High-rise

|evo=Evolves from {{p|Meowth}} when its Speed is 96 or higher

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|defense=136

|fast={{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Feint Attack}}

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====Persian====

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|name1=Meowth

|type1-1=Normal

|name2=Persian

|type1-2=Normal}}

====Alolan Persian====

{{Evobox/Meowth-Alola}}

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{{Spritebox/Footer|053|Persian}}

==Trivia==

===Origin===

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 {{wp|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".

====Name origin====

==In other languages==

|da=Persianer{{tt|*|EP015}}|dameaning=From ''Persian'', though the word itself refers to a {{wp|Karakul sheep|karakul pelt}}

|fi=Persialainen|fimeaning=Literally "Persian"

|lt=Persijanas|ltmeaning=From English name

|pt_br=Persa|pt_brmeaning=Literally "Persian"

* [[Giovanni's Persian]]

* [[Regional form]]

==References==

==External links==

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