Persian in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Galar Pokédex #184 • Classy Cat Pokémon
Persian in the National Pokédex
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Shiny
Pokédex entries
Sword
Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.
Shield
Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Persian in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
| Pokédexes | Galar #184 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 154 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 cycles |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Meowth Galar #182 | Level 28 | ![]() Persian Galar #184 |
Shield| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures | Dynamax Adventure | 65 | - | Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required |
Sword| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures | Dynamax Adventure | 65 | - | Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Power Gem The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| Start | Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Fake Out This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Feint This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Power Gem The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| Start | Switcheroo The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| 12 | Pay Day Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 20 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 31 | Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 36 | Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 |
| 42 | Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 48 | Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| 54 | Play Rough The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Pay Day Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM09 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM15 | Dig The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM16 | Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 |
| TM21 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM23 | Thief The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM24 | Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM27 | Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM29 | Charm The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM31 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM34 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM39 | Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM56 | U-turn After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM57 | Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM76 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM79 | Retaliate The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| TR01 | Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TR17 | Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TR20 | Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TR26 | Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TR31 | Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TR35 | Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TR37 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TR63 | Power Gem The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| TR81 | Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TR85 | Work Up The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| TR90 | Play Rough The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| TR95 | Throat Chop The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lash Out The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| Skitter Smack The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Bubble Beam A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 |
| Detect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Dream Eater The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| Echoed Voice The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Happy Hour Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 |
| Knock Off The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Roar The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Skull Bash The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 15 |
| Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. Learn as Meowth, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Take Down A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Zap Cannon The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Limber
Ability Slot 1
Its limber body protects the Pokémon 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)
Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.





















































