Persian (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Persian (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Persian (Alola)
Persian (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 52.375 DPS.
Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola) is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola) is Mega Blaziken (52.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (51.167 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (45.750 DPS).
Catching Persian (Alola): After defeating Persian (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 976 and 1037 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1215-1290 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Persian (Alola) from raids will have exactly 1037 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 (Alola)?
The best counter for Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola) weak to?
Persian (Alola) is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Persian (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Persian (Alola)'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 (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Persian (Alola) from raids will have 1037 CP at level 20, or 1290 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 976. If you see 1037 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Persian (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Persian (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Persian (Alola) 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 (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Persian (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (43.083 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 (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Persian (Alola) is not currently available. Dark-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.