Persian

Persian ペルシアン - Persian
Meowth < Persian > Psyduck
Species	Type
Classy Cat Pokémon
Number	Ability
#53	Limber or Technician
Height	Weight
3′03″ (1.0m)	70.5 lbs. (32kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 50%	Female: 50%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
Meowth	None
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Ground	90
Tier	EV Yield
NU	2 Speed

Persian (Japanese name: ペルシアン Persian) is a Normal type Pokémon that was introduced in generation I. It evolved from Meowth when it reached level 28. In the Pokémon animé and Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket and former leader of Viridian City' gym, has a Persian however, he doesn't use it in battle and it is often seen sitting on his lap or next to him.

1 Biology
- 1.1 Physiology
- 1.2 Gender Differences
2 Game Information
- 2.1 Area Location
- 2.2 Pokédex Entries
3 Evolution Line
4 Type Matchups
5 Anime Apearances

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Persian represents big cats, unlike Meowth who represented domestic cats. Persian has a cream coloured fur coat, with some black tippied on its round-ish ears. It has three long whiskers on both check areas. Persian has a red jewl feature on its forehead that Psychic Pokemon commonly have however, Persain has no obvious Psychic abilties. It has four long strong legs and a tail which is like Meowth's but longer and has no brown tip.

[edit] Gender Differences

Persian has no gender differences.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Area Location

Game	Rarity	Location
Red/Blue	None	Evolve Meowth
Yellow	None	Evolve Meowth
Gold/Silver	Rare	Route 7 (Silver only)
Crystal	Rare	Route 7 (Night)
Ruby/Sapphire	None	Trade
FireRed/LeafGreen	Rare	Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Colosseum	None	Trade
XD	None	Evolve Meowth
Diamond/Pearl	None	Evolve Meowth
Platinum	None	Evolve Meowth
Heargold/Soulsilver	Rare	Route 7, Cerulean Cave (SoulSilver only)
Platinum	None	Poketransfer

[edit] Pokédex Entries

**Pokédex Entries**
Gen	Game	Pokedex Entry
I	Pokémon Red	Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
I	Pokémon Blue	Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
I	Pokémon Yellow	The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

II	Pokémon Gold	Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
II	Pokémon Silver	Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
II	Pokémon Crystal	Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

III	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.
III	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.
III	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.
III	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.
III	Pokémon LeafGreen	Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

IV	Pokémon Diamond	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
IV	Pokémon Pearl	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
IV	Pokémon Platinum	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
IV	Pokémon HeartGold	Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
IV	Pokémon SoulSilver	Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

V	Pokémon Black	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
V	Pokémon White	A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
V	Pokémon Black 2	Unknown Entry
V	Pokémon White 2	Unknown Entry

[edit] Evolution Line

Evolution Line
Meowth	Persian

level to level 28

[edit] Type Matchups

Type	Attack Advantages	Attack Disadvantages	Defense Advantages	Defense Disadvantages
	N/A

[edit] Anime Apearances

Persian has made some Anime appearances, mostly the Persian owned by Giovanni, the kingpin of Team Rocket, starting with the episode Battle Aboard the St. Anne. Team Rocket's Meowth battled the wild Persian that it used to be in the same gang with in the episode Go West, Young Meowth. All other appearances were cameos; used by other trainers or in the wild.

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