| Persian ペルシアン - Persian | |
|---|---|
| | |
| 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.
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[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
| 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
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| Meowth | Persian | |||||||
| level to level 28 | ||||||||
[edit] Type Matchups
| Type | Attack Advantages | Attack Disadvantages | Defense Advantages | Defense Disadvantages |
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[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.








