Persian

#137 in the Crystal Pokédex • Classy Cat Pokémon

Persian

#137 in the Crystal Pokédex • Classy Cat Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

130

262

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

121

251

Sp. Def

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.

Meowth

Psyduck

Normal

Shiny

Persian

Classy Cat Pokémon

#137

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Persian takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #137
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	90
Base Exp.	154

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meowth #136	Level 28	Persian #137

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Crystal

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	10%	At night

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Route 7

Road 7

Walking in tall grass or a cave

10%

At night

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Bite	Special	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
11	Bite	Special	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
20	Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
29	Feint Attack	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
38	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
46	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
53	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM07	Zap Cannon	Special	100	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
TM09	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
TM16	Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM42	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	An attack that may steal a held item.
TM50	Nightmare	Status	-	100	15	A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.