Persian
TL;DR. Persian is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 440. Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Persian in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Persian reaches 1,689 CP at level 40 and 1,932 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Persian in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Persian across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #963 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Persian.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Persian, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Persian?
Persian is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Persian weak to?
Persian takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Persian resistant to?
Persian is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Persian evolve?
Persian evolves from Meowth (Level 28) or Meowth (Friendship). Persian is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Persian from?
Persian was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0053.
What are Persian's base stats?
Persian has HP 65, Attack 70, Defense 60, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 65, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 440.
What are Persian's abilities?
Persian can have the abilities Limber, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.
Is Persian legendary or mythical?
No. Persian is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Persian's best stat?
Persian's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 4th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Persian good?
Persian has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Persian as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Persian is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Persian vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Persian | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Attack | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Defense | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 59 | +6 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Speed | 115 | 69 | +46 |
| Total | 440 | 403 | +37 |
Persian appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Persian is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Persian in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Persian appears in 46 episodes.
From EP015 (1997-07-08) through JN095 (2022-01-28).
- EP015 Battle Aboard the St. Anne Original 1998-09-07
- EP017 Island of the Giant Pokémon Original 1998-09-30
- EP021 Bye Bye Butterfree Original 1998-10-05
- EP044 The Problem with Paras Original 1999-02-13
- EP057 The Breeding Center Secret Original 1999-05-01
- EP063 The Battle of the Badge Original 1999-09-25
- EP064 It's Mr. Mime Time! Original 1999-09-27
- EP065 Holiday Hi-Jynx Original 1999-12-11
- EP066 Snow Way Out Original 1999-12-18
- EP070 Make Room for Gloom Original 1999-10-04
- EP082 Friends to the End Original 1999-11-27
- EP099 Tracey Gets Bugged Original 2000-04-01
+ 34 more episodes
- EP104 The Mystery Menace Original 2000-05-06
- EP157 Forest Grumps Original 2001-06-02
- EP165 Fossil Fools Original 2001-09-15
- EP244 As Clear as Crystal Original 2003-04-12
- EP276 Hoenn Alone! Original 2003-10-25
- AG002 A Ruin with a View Advanced Generation 2003-11-08
- AG012 The Lotad Lowdown Advanced Generation 2003-12-20
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG031 Just One of the Geysers Advanced Generation 2004-05-15
- AG079 Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend Advanced Generation 2005-05-21
- AG115 Mean with Envy Advanced Generation 2006-04-01
- AG126 Saved by the Beldum Advanced Generation 2006-03-11
- AG132 The Scheme Team Advanced Generation 2006-04-08
- DP002 Two Degrees of Separation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP043 Malice in Wonderland! Diamond & Pearl 2007-12-29
- DP080 The Thief That Keeps on Thieving! Diamond & Pearl 2008-10-18
- DP191 Memories Are Made of Bliss! Diamond & Pearl 2011-02-05
- BW001 In the Shadow of Zekrom! Black & White 2011-02-12
- BW095 Unrest at the Nursery! Black & White 2013-01-12
- BW096 Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! Black & White 2013-01-19
- BW097 Unova's Survival Crisis! Black & White 2013-01-26
- BW123 Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures! Black & White 2013-07-27
- XY003 A Battle of Aerial Mobility! XY 2014-02-01
- XY107 An Explosive Operation! XY 2016-05-21
- SM003 Loading the Dex! Sun & Moon 2017-05-13
- SM007 That's Why the Litten Is a Scamp! Sun & Moon 2017-05-17
- SM012 The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair! Sun & Moon 2017-06-03
- SM056 Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie! Sun & Moon 2018-05-05
- SM062 Acting True to Form! Sun & Moon 2018-07-23
- SM077 Guiding an Awakening! Sun & Moon 2018-11-03
- SM083 Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids! Sun & Moon 2018-12-15
- SM092 Turning the Other Mask! Sun & Moon 2019-02-23
- SM099 We Know Where You're Going, Eevee! Sun & Moon 2019-03-29
- JN095 The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky! Journeys 2022-10-21
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Persian partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Persian partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Persian has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Persian sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Persian cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Persian
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.