Persian (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

|tmname=Persian

|ndex=053

|forme=2

|form2=Alolan Persian

|image2=053Persian-Alola.png

|ability2=Technician

|abilityd=Unnerve

|ability2-1=Fur Coat

|ability2-2=Technician

Persian is a large, quadruped, 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.

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.

==In the anime==

===In the main series===

====Major appearances====

=====[[Giovanni's Persian]]=====

=====Other=====

====Minor appearances====

A Persian appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Persian appeared in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''.

A Coordinator's Persian appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.

A Coordinator's Persian appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====

{{Animedexheader|Unova}}

{{Animedexbody|BW096|Persian|Ash's Pokédex|Persian, the Classy Cat Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Meowth}}. Persian can walk silently thanks to its nimble muscles. It pounces on its prey at lightning speed.}}

===In Pokémon Origins===

===In Pokémon Generations===

A Persian appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]'', during a flashback about the creation of the [[legendary beasts]].

===In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===

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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

[[File:Nanu Persian Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Alolan Persian in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

[[Sird]] has a Persian as one of her main team members that first appeared in ''[[PS277|A Beastly Cold Reception]]''. While it was probably well-trained and helped Sird obtain her position in [[Team Rocket]], it lost to [[Lorelei]]'s {{p|Slowking}}, forcing her to pursue other means to win the battle.

{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}'s Meowth evolved into a Persian and [[devolution|devolved]] back into Meowth.

==In the TCG==

===Pokédex entries===

{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}}

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

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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=046|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=053|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=053}}

{{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/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It's also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.}}

{{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/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.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=184}}

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

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty.}}

{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Meowth}}}}

{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Malie Garden]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}

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{{HeldItems|type=Dark

|usum1=Quick Claw|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5

}}

===Stats===

====Base stats====

{{Stats

|type=Normal

=====Persian=====

{{learnlist/levelh/8|Persian|Normal|Normal|1}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Switcheroo|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|12|Pay Day|Normal|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}

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

{{learnlist/levelh/8|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}

{{learnlist/level8|12|Pay Day|Normal|Physical|40|100|20}}

{{learnlist/level8|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}

=====Persian=====

{{learnlist/breedh/8|Persian|Normal|Normal|2}}

{{learnlist/breedf/8|Persian|Normal|Normal|2}}

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

{{learnlist/breedh/8|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

{{learnlist/breedf/8|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

=====Persian=====

{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Persian|Normal|Normal|2}}

{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Persian|Normal|Normal|2}}

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

{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Persian|Dark|Dark|7}}

|def=2

|speed=4

}}

|-

|candy=Meowth

|evolution=N/A

|attack=150

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

}}

|}

|skill=Blindside

|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.

}}

|-

|candy=Meowth

|evolution=N/A

|attack=158

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

|special={{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Play Rough}}

===Origin===

====Name origin====

|ru=Персиан ''Persian''<br>Перс ''Pers''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name<br>Literally "Persian"

|sv=Persen{{tt|*|EP069}}|svmeaning=From ''pers'', persian

}}

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