Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Persian
Say it: PE-rsia-n
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Persian is the Classy Cat Pokémon — Normal from Meowth. In Pokémon GO it is a Normal attacker with Feint Attack + Foul Play / Payback. Normal only hits Normal hard and loses to Fighting. Evolve Meowth or catch Persian from events. Alolan Persian is Dark — see that form.
Say it: PE-rsia-n
Persian (#053) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the Kanto evolution of Meowth. Trainers use it as a Normal attacker with Scratch / Feint Attack + Foul Play / Power Gem / Play Rough / Payback. Against Persian, lead with Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0053. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Feint Attack + Foul Play / Payback is the usual kit. Shadow Persian is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required on Kanto Persian.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Persian is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 136
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Kanto Persian’s always-available TM pool. Feint Attack + Foul Play covers most needs.
Fast
- Feint Attack · Standard
Dark energy / default
- Scratch · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark coverage
- Payback · Standard
Dark alternate
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy coverage
- Power Gem · Standard
Rock coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- scratch
- feint attack
Charged
- foul play
- power gem
- play rough
- payback
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #369 of 954 · CP 1496
Feint Attack + Payback
- Ultra League · rank #591 of 747 · CP 1910
Feint Attack + Payback
- Master League · rank #634 of 1023 · CP 1910
Feint Attack + Payback
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…p Electric/Grass for Water branches. ### Giovanni | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 | **Persian** (Normal) | | 2 | Rhyperior · Machamp · Kangaskhan | | 3 (catch) | **Reshiram** (Dragon …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).