Persian Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Persian in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Persian
Persian is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 52.375 DPS.
Persian can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Persian is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Persian resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Persian is Mega Blaziken (52.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (51.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (45.750 DPS).
Catching Persian: After defeating Persian, the catch encounter will have a CP between 930 and 989 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1157-1230 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Persian from raids will have exactly 989 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Persian?
The best counter for Persian is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 52.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (51.167 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (45.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Persian?
Persian can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Persian weak to?
Persian is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Persian be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Persian's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Persian from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Persian from raids will have 989 CP at level 20, or 1230 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 930. If you see 989 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Persian worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Persian is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Persian?
For the best moveset for Persian itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Persian stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Persian without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Persian can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (40.963 DPS) and Lucario (39.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Persian in raids?
Weather boost information for Persian is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.