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Persian in Pokémon Black & White

#53 in the National Pokédex • Classy Cat Pokémon

Persian in the National Pokédex
Persian sprite

Normal

Shiny Persian sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

Pokémon White

A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Classy Cat Pokémon

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0053

Persian in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

115

211

361

Total

440

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Persian, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Persian doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
154

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Meowth

Meowth

#52

Level 28

Persian

Persian

#53

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

Normal-10040
StartFake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010
StartSwitcheroo

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

Dark-10010
6Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
9Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010
14Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
17Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
22Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
25Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
32Power Gem

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

Rock7010020
37Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
44Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
49Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark5010010
56Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
61Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
68Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM63Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20

Prior evolution: egg

Assist

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

Normal--20

Prior evolution: egg

Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.

Normal-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Normal-10015

Prior evolution: egg

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015

Prior evolution: egg

Hypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020

Prior evolution: egg

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Prior evolution: egg

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Prior evolution: egg

Odor Sleuth

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: egg

Pay Day

Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

Normal4010020

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 30)

Punishment

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

Dark-1005

Prior evolution: egg

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark--10

Prior evolution: egg

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.

Poison120705

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

Electric60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Limber

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.

Prevents paralysis.

Technician

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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