Persian

053 Persian
Normal
3' 3" - 70.5 lbs	Catch Rate: 20.1%

Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Biology

Persian is a large, quadrupedal, feline Pokémon. Its fur is pale tan with the exception of its black-rimmed ears. It has a short muzzle with a small, black nose, red eyes with slit pupils, rounded ears, a pair of pointed teeth in its upper jaw, and three whiskers on either side of its face. Its thick whiskers are very sensitive to changes in air movements, enabling it to detect its prey by movement alone. In the center of its forehead is a red jewel. Its long tail has a distinctive curl at the end. Persian communicates with body language and holds its tail upright to signal its intention to pounce. It has long legs and three-toed paws with retractable claws. Persian's lithe muscles also enable it to walk without making a sound.

Persian normally lives in towns and cities. Although popular for its elegance, it is extremely difficult to raise as a pet due to its fickle and temperamental personality. It will scratch anyone, including its Trainer, with little or no provocation, and has been observed ripping its prey apart for no discernible reason. However, when Persian is yanked by its whiskers, it becomes temporarily docile for unknown reasons. It is popular among rich people and is targeted by hunters for its jewel. Its relationship with Perrserker is one of mutual disdain, as Persian's refined and elegant personality clashes with Perrserker's barbaric nature. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Persian is known to clean and groom itself even when asleep. Even when asleep, Persian maintains its striking and haughty expression.

Evolution

It evolves from Meowth starting at level 28.

Locations Found

Caterpie can be found in a total of 18 different locations in the wild, including:

Base Stats

Stat	Value
HP	65
Attack	70
Defense	60
Sp. Atk	65
Sp. Def	65
Speed	115
Total	440

Type effectiveness

Weak to (x2)		Resistant to (x1/2)		Immune to (x0)
Normal	Grass	Fire	Water	Bug	Electric
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Steel	Ice	Psychic	Fighting	Flying	Poison
			x2
Ground	Rock	Ghost	Dragon	Dark	Fairy
		x0

Learnset

Level	Move	Type	Category	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
1	Switcheroo	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
1	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
1	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
1	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
Evo.	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100%	20
12	Pay Day	Normal	Physical	40	100%	20
16	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
20	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
24	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100%	10
31	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
36	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
42	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
48	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—	20
54	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10