Persian (#0053) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk7067–134130–262

Def6058–123112–240

SpA6563–128121–251

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe115108–183211–361

Total440Higher than 48% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 115). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Persian outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Limber
Prevents paralysis.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#240 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (33.5%) · Technician (88.6%) · Timid (27.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (28.2%)

Moves Fake Out, Icy Wind, Taunt, Round

Singles

#245 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Meowsticite (41.5%) · Technician (53.6%) · Serious (41.6%) · HP 1 / Atk 2 / Def 3 / SpA 4 / SpD 5 / Spe 6 (41.5%)

Moves Power Gem, Shadow Ball, Thunder, Fake Out

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.13% of teams · rank #180 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Technician
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Fake Out
U-turn
Double-Edge
Taunt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.12%
Rated 1500+0.1%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.13%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.13%

Moves

Fake Out99.1%
U-turn98.2%
Double-Edge94.3%
Taunt92.3%
Knock Off4%
Aerial Ace3.7%
Thief1.3%
Trailblaze1.1%
Nasty Plot0.9%
Snarl0.9%

Items

Silk Scarf96.4%
Focus Sash1.2%
No item1%
Normal Gem1%
Life Orb0.5%
Choice Scarf0%

Abilities

97.9%
1.8%
0.3%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe92.4%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.8%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe2.5%
Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe0.9%
Jolly 31 HP / 1 Def / 2 SpD / 32 Spe0.3%

Common teammates

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#182 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (19%) · Fur Coat (74.9%) · Timid (56.7%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32 (12.6%)

Moves Fake Out, Snarl, Parting Shot, Foul Play

Singles

#144 of 262 used

▼ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 7 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (43.7%) · Fur Coat (97.3%) · Impish (38%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / Spe 2 (23.1%)

Moves Foul Play, Parting Shot, Taunt, Thunder Wave

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.33% of teams · rank #132 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Fur Coat
Stat Alignment: Bold
Stat Points: 31 HP / 32 Def / 3 SpD

Parting Shot
Foul Play
Thunder Wave
Taunt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.33%
Rated 1500+0.29%
Rated 1630+0.23%
Rated 1760+0.33%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.33%

Moves

Parting Shot99.3%
Foul Play94.4%
Thunder Wave81.6%
Taunt71.5%
Switcheroo19.9%
Fake Out9.6%
Knock Off8.1%
Snarl6.8%
Dark Pulse4.4%
Roar1.8%

Items

Rocky Helmet76.1%
Choice Scarf19.9%
Leftovers1.7%
Bright Powder1.6%
No item0.3%
Roseli Berry0.3%

Abilities

99.4%
0.6%

EV spreads

Bold 31 HP / 32 Def / 3 SpD57%
Timid 31 HP / 28 Def / 7 Spe13.1%
Jolly 32 HP / 32 Spe7.7%
Timid 32 HP / 32 Spe6.6%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0052MeowthNormal
1. Level 28 · or · Level up with high friendship#0053PersianNormal
2. Level 28#0863PerrserkerSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoPower GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1SwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

12Pay DayScatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level.NormalPhys40100%20

16BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

20TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

24AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

31Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

36ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

42SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

48Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

54Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Classy Cat Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#053Original Johto#137Updated Johto#139Original Alola#046Original Melemele#046Original Ula’ula#024Updated Alola#053Updated Melemele#053Updated Ula’ula#024Let’s Go Kanto#053Galar#184Paldea#142Hyperspace#005

Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
Shield
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.
Sword
This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
Ultra Moon
Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.
Ultra Sun
It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It’s quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.
Moon
It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
Sun
A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
FireRed
A PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
Emerald
PERSIAN has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon’s surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.
Crystal
Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.
Silver · SoulSilver · Y
Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
Gold · HeartGold
The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X