Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Payback
Same-type attack bonus on Payback. Payback costs 100 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Persian (Alola) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 457
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,012 CP
Persian (Alola) moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Scratch Best | Normal | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Payback Best STAB | Dark | 95 | 100 | 2.0s | 47.5 | 0.95 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Payback | Dark | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Persian (Alola) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Persian (Alola)
How to get Persian (Alola)
- Evolve from
- Meowth (Alola) · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Persian (Alola) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 42 | 1,531 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 42 | 1,657 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,215 | 1,290 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 738 | 784 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 976 | 1,037 |
Is Persian (Alola) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Persian (Alola) has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (136 Defense / 163 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 78 |
| Lv 3 | 132 |
| Lv 4 | 185 |
| Lv 5 | 238 |
| Lv 6 | 292 |
| Lv 7 | 345 |
| Lv 8 | 399 |
| Lv 9 | 452 |
| Lv 10 | 506 |
| Lv 11 | 556 |
| Lv 12 | 607 |
| Lv 13 | 658 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 708 |
| Lv 15 | 759 |
| Lv 16 | 809 |
| Lv 17 | 860 |
| Lv 18 | 911 |
| Lv 19 | 961 |
| Lv 20 | 1,012 |
| Lv 21 | 1,062 |
| Lv 22 | 1,113 |
| Lv 23 | 1,164 |
| Lv 24 | 1,214 |
| Lv 25 | 1,265 |
| Lv 26 | 1,315 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,366 |
| Lv 28 | 1,417 |
| Lv 29 | 1,467 |
| Lv 30 | 1,518 |
| Lv 31 | 1,543 |
| Lv 32 | 1,569 |
| Lv 33 | 1,594 |
| Lv 34 | 1,619 |
| Lv 35 | 1,644 |
| Lv 36 | 1,670 |
| Lv 37 | 1,695 |
| Lv 38 | 1,720 |
| Lv 39 | 1,746 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,771 |
| Lv 41 | 1,793 |
| Lv 42 | 1,816 |
| Lv 43 | 1,839 |
| Lv 44 | 1,862 |
| Lv 45 | 1,885 |
| Lv 46 | 1,908 |
| Lv 47 | 1,931 |
| Lv 48 | 1,955 |
| Lv 49 | 1,978 |
| Lv 50 | 2,002 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0053
- Form
- Alola
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 33.00 kg
- Family forms
- 8 released forms
- Game ID
- V0053_POKEMON_PERSIAN_ALOLA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Persian (Alola) in Pokemon GO?
Persian (Alola)'s best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Payback (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Persian (Alola)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Persian (Alola) takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Persian (Alola)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Persian (Alola) reaches 2,002 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,771 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Persian (Alola)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Persian (Alola) shows 1,012 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,265 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Persian (Alola) in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Meowth (Alola) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Persian (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Persian (Alola) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.