Persian (Pokémon)

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Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン Persian) is a introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from starting at level 28.
In Alola, Persian has a regional form. It evolves from Alolan Meowth when leveled up with high friendship.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
==Biology==
Persian is a large, quadrupedal, . 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 . 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 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.Sleep Style Dex Even when asleep, Persian maintains its striking and haughty expression.
Persian and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move by leveling up.
===Forms===
Persian has a regional form: Persian.
Alolan Persian has a body that is similar to its regular counterpart, but it has blue-gray fur. Its appearance is due to the luxurious lifestyle it received from the past Alolan monarchy.| Alolan Meowth (archived) Its face has a different shape, being larger and more rounded with noticeable jowls. Its eyes are usually in a half-closed state, and instead of a red forehead jewel, it has a blue jewel. The jewel, though different in appearance, is made of mostly the same material the one on a regular Persian. 
Alolan Persian's distinctive face, along with its high-class softer-than-velvet fur coat, is admired by the people and and Pokémon of Alola. Alolan Persian's face is seen as a symbol of great wealth. Additionally, Alolan Persian is considered to be a Pokémon of great beauty. The bigger and plumper an Alolan Persian's face is, the more beautiful it is considered. The rippling of Alolan Persian's fur in battle is said to have a beauty of its own. This has made Alolan Persian a very popular Pokémon in the Alola region. Due to its distinctive fame, Alolan Persian is well protected and cared for by the Alola region. Notably, strict inspections are required before tourists are granted permission to take one Alolan Persian to their home region.| Alolan Persian (archived) 
In behavior, it is described as highly intelligent and having an even higher opinion of itself. This prideful Pokémon looks down on everything other than itself. Alolan Persian is a very difficult Pokémon partner to use in battle. The reason is due to it being unwilling to bond with its Trainer. Alolan Persian is said to have formidable physical abilities in battle.
While battling, Alolan Persian puts on a refined act at first. However, it prefers to use underhanded tactics in battle. These tactics usually consist of surprise attacks to blindside foes, trickery, and even foul play like sucker punches. Because of these brutal tactics, it prefers to torture its weakened prey rather than finishing them off. This haughty personality has often caused it to underestimate opponents and deceived by their counterattacks.
In Generation IX, Alolan Persian is the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Persian evolves from .
 Persian evolves from Alolan Meowth.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Persian
Alolan Persian
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Persian runs the bank at Pokémon Square.
* : The aforementioned Persian returns as an acquaintance of the Duskull from and is recruited once Duskull connects with the player.
===Pokédex entries===
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===Held items===
====Persian====
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
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====Alolan Persian====
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
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===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
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====By TM====
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====By ====
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====By a prior Evolution====
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====-only moves====
Move	Card
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
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====Alolan Persian====
 Persian evolves from Alolan Meowth when leveled up with high friendship. In , Alolan Persian evolves from Alolan Meowth starting at level 28.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Giovanni's Persian=====
 has a Persian as his primary Pokémon. It first appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, which also marked the species' debut. While it is almost always seen at his side, it was only seen battling once, though it proved itself to be an extremely powerful opponent. seems to be its "rival" as Giovanni's "top cat".
=====Pershie=====
A owns an Persian nicknamed Pershie, which first appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!‬. It has a tendency to chase smaller Pokémon such as Ash's Litten, Sandy, and Lana's Popplio.
=====Other=====
In Go West, Young Meowth!, a Persian was the leader of a pack of street Meowth that was once part of.
In The Mandarin Island Miss-Match, battled a 's Persian, and it was eventually defeated by 's .
In Saved by the Beldum!, Vivica owns a Persian. Tyson's Meowth quickly defeated it during the preliminaries of the Ever Grande Conference, but it continued to attack Persian in a fit of rage before being recalled.
In Guiding an Awakening!, Nanu used an Alolan Persian in Nanu's grand trial against Ash. It was defeated by 's after it countered its Z-Move.
====Minor appearances====
A Persian appeared in a fantasy in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
In The Problem with Paras, found a Persian sleeping in the backyard and decided it should be Cassandra's company mascot, not Meowth.
A Persian appeared in a fantasy in Tricks of the Trade.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a 's Persian participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.
A 's Persian appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly!.
A Coordinator's Persian appeared in Mean With Envy.
In a flashback in Saved by the Beldum!, a Persian led a group of Meowth that left Tyson's Meowth behind.
A Coordinator's Persian appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Persian lived in Pokémon Hills. It later battled the Genesect Army.
A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Trainer's Alolan Persian appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
In Dreams Are Made of These!, a Persian led a trio of Meowth during an attack on a and a trio of .
A Trainer's Persian appeared in Solitary and Menacing!.
A Persian appeared in a flashback in The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Origins===
In File 4: Charizard, used a Persian during the Pokémon League and later to battle against a .
===Pokémon Generations===
A Persian appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, 's Alolan Persian was part of a team with its and .
===GOTCHA!===
An Alolan Persian briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Nanu.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Persian appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of a . It was used to challenge to a battle and lost almost immediately.
===POKÉTOON===
A Persian appeared in PT15, as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's 's spicy bite.
==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
's Persian was seen watching him in Ash vs. Gary as his anger fades away from remembering the that Team Rocket scientists created.
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
It was revealed that Giovanni met Persian by rescuing it when he was a child.
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In Purrrr-sian, is seen using a Persian to attack . It scratches the walls of buildings to create dissonance to disorient Yellow.
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Sird has a Persian as one of her main team members that first appeared in A Beastly Cold Reception. While it was probably well-trained and helped Sird obtain her position in Team Rocket, it lost to Lorelei's , forcing her to pursue other means to win the battle.
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A 's Persian appeared in The Final Dimensional Duel II.
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In The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, a Persian appears with a Meowth in a book owned by a young , while he was talking to his grandfather on a video chat.
An Persian under the ownership of Nanu first appeared in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, where it was used to battle against Olivia's .
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A three-eyed Persian appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.
's Meowth evolved into a Persian and devolved back into Meowth.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Persian's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 053.
* Persian was featured in the TCG as a twice before Alolan Persian was introduced: first as in in 2005; and second as , a Pokémon from , in 2006.
===Origin===
Despite its namesake, Persian appears to be more based on large cats such as s and s than s. It also appears similar to s and its category in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". The gem on its head makes it resemble a , a Latin American mythological beast that had a jewel on its forehead.
Unlike Kantonian Persian, Alolan Persian appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance greatly resembles a , an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree. Its blue jewel and gray fur may be a visual pun on the "British Blue" color variant. Due to its large head and mannerisms, it may also be a visual pun on the term of being "big-headed".
====Name origin====
Persian may refer to s or possibly s. It could also be related to , the onomatopoeia for the noise a cat makes when content.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Giovanni's Persian
* Regional form
==References==
==External links==
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