Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Scratch. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Persian takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 449
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 965 CP
Persian moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Scratch Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Payback Best | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Night Slash Elite | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Scratch | Normal | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Power Gem | Rock | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Night Slash is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Persian is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Persian
How to get Persian
- Evolve from
- Meowth · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Persian arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 40 | 1,460 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 40 | 1,580 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,157 | 1,230 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 703 | 748 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 930 | 989 |
Is Persian good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Persian has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 74 |
| Lv 3 | 125 |
| Lv 4 | 176 |
| Lv 5 | 227 |
| Lv 6 | 278 |
| Lv 7 | 329 |
| Lv 8 | 380 |
| Lv 9 | 431 |
| Lv 10 | 482 |
| Lv 11 | 531 |
| Lv 12 | 579 |
| Lv 13 | 627 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 675 |
| Lv 15 | 724 |
| Lv 16 | 772 |
| Lv 17 | 820 |
| Lv 18 | 868 |
| Lv 19 | 917 |
| Lv 20 | 965 |
| Lv 21 | 1,013 |
| Lv 22 | 1,061 |
| Lv 23 | 1,110 |
| Lv 24 | 1,158 |
| Lv 25 | 1,206 |
| Lv 26 | 1,255 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,303 |
| Lv 28 | 1,351 |
| Lv 29 | 1,399 |
| Lv 30 | 1,448 |
| Lv 31 | 1,472 |
| Lv 32 | 1,496 |
| Lv 33 | 1,520 |
| Lv 34 | 1,544 |
| Lv 35 | 1,568 |
| Lv 36 | 1,593 |
| Lv 37 | 1,617 |
| Lv 38 | 1,641 |
| Lv 39 | 1,665 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,689 |
| Lv 41 | 1,710 |
| Lv 42 | 1,732 |
| Lv 43 | 1,754 |
| Lv 44 | 1,776 |
| Lv 45 | 1,798 |
| Lv 46 | 1,820 |
| Lv 47 | 1,842 |
| Lv 48 | 1,864 |
| Lv 49 | 1,887 |
| Lv 50 | 1,910 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0053
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 32.00 kg
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0053_POKEMON_PERSIAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Persian in Pokemon GO?
Persian's best moveset is Scratch with Payback. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Persian's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Persian takes super effective damage from Fighting. Ghost damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Persian's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Persian reaches 1,910 CP at level 50 and 1,689 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Persian?
A 15/15/15 Persian shows 965 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,206 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 724 CP.
How do you get Persian in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Meowth (50 Candy).