Persianin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Classy Cat Pokémon
A Persian's six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.
Persian in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Persian is #53 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Prevents paralysis.
Boosts weaker moves.
Foes can't eat Berries.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (21)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwiftLevel: 0Swift | normal | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | ||||||
| SwiftLevel: 1Swift | normal | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 1Play Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| SwitcherooLevel: 1Switcheroo | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Swaps items with the foe faster than the eye can see. | ||||||
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 1Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 1Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 6Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 9Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 14Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 17Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Feint AttackLevel: 22Feint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | ||||||
| TauntLevel: 25Taunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| Power GemLevel: 32Power Gem | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 37Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 44Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 49Assurance | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| CaptivateLevel: 56Captivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Night SlashLevel: 61Night Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| FeintLevel: 65Feint | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | ||||||
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpiteSpite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | |||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| AssistAssist | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | |||||
| Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| Last ResortLast Resort | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Can only be used if every other move has been used. | |||||
| PunishmentPunishment | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | |||||
| Tail WhipTail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | |||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | |||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Foul PlayFoul Play | dark | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (10)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 1Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 11Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Pay DayLevel: 20Pay Day | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | ||||||
| Feint AttackLevel: 29Feint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 38Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 46Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 53Slash | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 59Fake Out | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpiteSpite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | |||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | |||||
| AssistAssist | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (44)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM85TM85 | |
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| EmbargoEmbargo | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Prevents the foe from using any items. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TM54TM54 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM34TM34 | |
| A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Persian. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Persian resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
No type resistances.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Persian, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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persian in 7 gamesnormalSame typing and stats as this game
persian in Ghost Greyfairyghostdifferent typingHP 60 -5Attack 60 -10Sp. Atk 90 +25Sp. Def 70 +5Speed 111 -4
persian in Johto LegendsnormalAttack 80 +10Defense 90 +30Sp. Atk 80 +15Sp. Def 70 +5
persian in AmbrosianormalAttack 80 +10