Type matchups
Damage Persian takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Persian has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 115
- Total
- 440
Persian has a base stat total of 440, higher than 43% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (115). Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (65) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 60 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail.
Persian can have the abilities Limber, Technician and Unnerve.
How to beat Persian
Persian takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Persian's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Persian's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Persian is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Meowth → Persian), evolving from Meowth.
Best counters to Persian
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Persian weak to?
As a Normal type, Persian takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Persian resistant to?
Persian has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Persian?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Persian with super-effective attacks.