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No. 0053

Alolan Persian

Classy Cat Pokémon

BaseAlolan
Alolan Persian
Official art
Dark
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
33 kg 72.8 lbs
Base stat total
440 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Champions#182 Doubles ▼1 · #144 Singles ▼7Usual set Sitrus Berry · Timid · HP 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk6072–123112–240
Def6072–123112–240
SpA7585–139139–273
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe115121–183211–361
Total440Higher than 48% of Pokémon
HP65Atk60Def60Spe115SpD65SpA75

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFairyFighting

Resists

½×
DarkGhost

Immune to

0×
Psychic
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 115); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Persian outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 183Persian · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  12. 167Persian · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 135Persian · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#182 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (19%) · (74.9%) · Timid (56.7%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / Spe 32 (12.6%)

Moves Fake Out, Snarl, Parting Shot, Foul Play

Singles

#144 of 262 used

▼ 6 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 7 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (43.7%) · (97.3%) · Impish (38%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / Spe 2 (23.1%)

Moves Foul Play, Parting Shot, Taunt, Thunder Wave

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.33% of teams · rank #132 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
31 HP / 32 Def / 3 SpD
  1. Parting Shot
  2. Foul Play
  3. Thunder Wave
  4. Taunt

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.33%
  • Rated 1500+0.29%
  • Rated 1630+0.23%
  • Rated 1760+0.33%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.33%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.4%
  • 0.6%

EV spreads

  • Bold 31 HP / 32 Def / 3 SpD57%
  • Timid 31 HP / 28 Def / 7 Spe13.1%
  • Jolly 32 HP / 32 Spe7.7%
  • Timid 32 HP / 32 Spe6.6%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.1%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0052Alolan MeowthDark
    1. Level up with high friendship
      #0053Alolan PersianDark

Moves

Level up 15

EvoPower GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
1FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
12Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhys40100%20
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
24AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
31Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
36ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
42SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
48Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
54Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Biology

Its fur and jewel make it popular with the rich, but its fickle, uncaring attitude makes it hard to raise. Though it will attack anyone without provocation, including its trainer, pulling on its whiskers will temporarily make it docile. Its Galarian counterpart is Perrserker, whose barbaric habits clash with both Persian's elegance and ego.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Classy Cat Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Yellow
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#053Original Johto#137Updated Johto#139Original Alola#046Original Melemele#046Original Ula’ula#024Updated Alola#053Updated Melemele#053Updated Ula’ula#024Let’s Go Kanto#053Galar#184Paldea#142Hyperspace#005

  1. Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.

    Shield

  2. Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.

    Sword

  3. This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It’s quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.

    Moon

  6. It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.

    Sun

  7. A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.

    FireRed

  9. A PERSIAN’s six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

    Emerald

  10. PERSIAN has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon’s surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

    Crystal

  12. Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

    Silver · SoulSilver · Y

  13. Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  15. Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

English
Persian
Japanese
ペルシアン
Japanese (romaji)
Persian
Korean
페르시온
Chinese (Traditional)
貓老大
Chinese (Simplified)
猫老大
French
Persian
German
Snobilikat
Spanish
Persian
Italian
Persian

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

2 Spe
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
154
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Alolan Meowth: Level up with high friendship.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Malie GardenSOS Battle · Lv 25–28

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.