Persian in Pokémon X & Y
#53 in the X and Y Pokédex • Classy Cat Pokémon
Persian in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon X
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Pokémon Y
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National 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 | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Spe |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 154 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Meowth #52 | Level 28 | ![]() Persian #53 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Start | Growl The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Switcheroo The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Start | Play Rough The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | Bite The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 9 | Fake Out An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| 14 | Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 17 | Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 |
| 22 | Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| 25 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| 32 | Power Gem The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 37 | Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 44 | Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| 49 | Assurance If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 56 | Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 61 | Night Slash The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 65 | Feint An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM05 | Roar The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM12 | Taunt The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM41 | Torment The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | 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 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM63 | Embargo This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM66 | Payback The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| TM67 | Retaliate The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| TM68 | 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 |
| TM70 | Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM77 | Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM85 | Dream Eater The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM89 | U-turn After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Meowth — breeding |
| Assist The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Meowth — breeding |
| Charm The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Meowth — breeding |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Meowth — breeding |
| Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 | Meowth — breeding |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 | Meowth — breeding |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Meowth — breeding |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 | Meowth — breeding |
| Odor Sleuth Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Meowth — breeding |
| Pay Day Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Meowth — level up (level 30) |
| Punishment The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 | Meowth — breeding |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Meowth — breeding |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Meowth — breeding |
| Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 | Meowth — breeding |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Assist The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Charm The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Covet The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Defense Curl The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Foul Play The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 80 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 80 | 5 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Happy Hour Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Historical Generation VI Meowth event; retained through evolution or trade where needed |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hyper Voice The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| 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. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| 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. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Last Resort This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 140 | 100 | 5 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Odor Sleuth Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Pay Day Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Punishment The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Shock Wave The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snatch The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Spite The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Uproar The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Work Up The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
Limber
Ability Slot 1
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.

























































