Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Persian's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Persian Weakness
Fighting moves hit Persian for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. At base 115 Speed, Persian outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x213-251%KO High Jump Kick 2x186-219%KO Jump Kick 2x144-169%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x191-225%KO Cross Chop 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Karate Chop 2x65-77% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x184-216%KO Cross Chop 2x124-146%KO Dynamic Punch 2x124-146%KO Submission 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x78-94% Karate Chop 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x43-53% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x78-92% Revenge 2x62-74% Karate Chop 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Karate Chop 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x79-94% Vital Throw 2x74-88% Revenge 2x64-75% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x213-250%KO High Jump Kick 2x182-216%KO Jump Kick 2x143-169%KO Brick Break 2x108-128%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Cross Chop 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Karate Chop 2x53-63% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Vital Throw 2x74-88% Revenge 2x64-75% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x206-243%KO High Jump Kick 2x180-211%KO Jump Kick 2x139-164%KO Brick Break 2x104-123%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x148-175%KO Cross Chop 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x75-89% Karate Chop 2x52-61% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x148-175%KO Cross Chop 2x100-118%KO Submission 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x75-89% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x213-251%KO High Jump Kick 2x186-219%KO Jump Kick 2x144-169%KO Brick Break 2x107-126%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x184-216%KO Cross Chop 2x124-146%KO Submission 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x93-109%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Persian View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x153-180%KO Cross Chop 2x104-122%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Karate Chop 2x52-62% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Heracross can KO Persian with Megahorn (106-125%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Persian View Heracross builds →Megahorn106-125%KO Rock Slide44-52% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Persian is what Meowth becomes. Breed it for Meowth eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Meowth pushed Persian to 440 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Persian to get Meowth eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Assist, Charm and 3 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Persian Best Moveset
Start with max Attack and Speed EVs. Jolly nature gives Persian the right fast physical lean, Silkscarf adds extra utility, and Limber works in the background. Shadow Ball is the main damage option.
Best Build
Persian best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Fake Out
- Hypnosis
- Double Edge
Moves
Without breeding, Persian misses out on Amnesia and Assist. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hyper Beam and Double-Edge, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Persian in FireRed & LeafGreen
Finding Persian at moderate rates takes patience. 18 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Persian in FireRed & LeafGreen
Meowth is your first catch on the way to Persian. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-52 across 44 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MeowthRoute 5LeafGreenGrass Lv.10-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5FireRedGrass Lv.10-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6LeafGreenGrass Lv.10-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6FireRedGrass Lv.10-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 7LeafGreenGrass Lv.17-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 7FireRedGrass Lv.17-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 8LeafGreenGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 8FireRedGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.31UncommonLateBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.31UncommonLateCape BrinkLeafGreenGrass Lv.31UncommonLateCape BrinkFireRedGrass Lv.31UncommonLateKindle RoadLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateKindle RoadFireRedGrass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateTreasure BeachFireRedGrass Lv.31 WaterUncommonLateTreasure BeachLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 WaterUncommonLateCanyon EntranceFireRedGrass Lv.41UncommonLateCanyon EntranceLeafGreenGrass Lv.41UncommonLateFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.41UncommonLateFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.41UncommonLateWater PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.41 RouteUncommonLateWater PathFireRedGrass Lv.41 RouteUncommonLateRuin ValleyLeafGreenGrass Lv.43UncommonLateRuin ValleyFireRedGrass Lv.43UncommonLateSevault CanyonFireRedGrass Lv.43UncommonLateSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrass Lv.43UncommonLate
Step 2Persian ✓Bond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.37-40RareLateBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.37-40RareLateCape BrinkLeafGreenGrass Lv.37-40RareLateCape BrinkFireRedGrass Lv.37-40RareLateKindle RoadFireRedGrass Lv.37-40 RouteRareLateKindle RoadLeafGreenGrass Lv.37-40 RouteRareLateTreasure BeachFireRedGrass Lv.37-40 WaterRareLateTreasure BeachLeafGreenGrass Lv.37-40 WaterRareLateCanyon EntranceFireRedGrass Lv.47-50RarePostCanyon EntranceLeafGreenGrass Lv.47-50RarePostFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.47-50RarePostFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.47-50RarePostWater PathFireRedGrass Lv.47-50 RouteRarePostWater PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.47-50 RouteRarePostRuin ValleyFireRedGrass Lv.49-52RarePostRuin ValleyLeafGreenGrass Lv.49-52RarePostSevault CanyonFireRedGrass Lv.49-52RarePostSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrass Lv.49-52RarePostor evolve from Meowth (Step 1)
Persian Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Persian. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Persian's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, it depends on your team. Persian at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Persian looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Technician is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list. Shadow Ball with Silkscarf is the standard set.
Persian gets Technician, Limber, and Unnerve. But Technician is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Persian appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves