#0053 · Updated Johto #139 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Persian
Classy Cat Pokémon
Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 90/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 1.0 m
- Weight:
- 32.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Field
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Mensal
Base stats
HP65
Atk70
Def60
Sp.Atk65
Sp.Def65
Speed115
Total: 440
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
Fighting
×0
Ghost
Abilities
Limber
Prevents paralysis.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
EV yield (current): +2 SPE
Wild held items: Quick Claw (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G4
limber limber, technician
- G5
limber, technician limber, technician, unnerve
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Cave (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 38 |
| Cerulean Cave (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 38 |
| Road 7 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 19 |
| Cerulean Cave (1F) (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4% | 39 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchHard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | BiteThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 1 | GrowlThe user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | Fake OutAn attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | SwitcherooThe user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 6 | BiteThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 9 | Fake OutAn attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 14 | Fury SwipesThe foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% | |
| 17 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 22 | Feint AttackThe user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | — | |
| 25 | TauntThe foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 32 | Power GemThe user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 70 | 100% | |
| 37 | SlashThe foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 44 | Nasty PlotThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| 49 | AssuranceIf the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| 56 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 61 | Night SlashThe user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 70 | 100% | |
| 68 | FeintAn attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM12 | TauntThe foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveThe user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM41 | TormentThe user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM49 | SnatchThe user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM63 | EmbargoIt prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM77 | Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM79 | Dark PulseThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM85 | Dream EaterAn attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 100 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM89 | U-turnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 70 | 100% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% |
Tutor: HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, SpiteThe user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, UproarThe user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.▶ Random opponent, Knock OffThe user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Last ResortThis move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Seed BombThe user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.▶ Selected Pokémon, Gunk ShotThe user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
