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Persian
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,932 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Persian
Persian is a Normal-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,932 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Persian has base stats of 150 Attack, 136 Defense, and 163 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 449.
Persian can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Persian is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Persian receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Persian is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch STAB | Normal | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | +10 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | -50 | 35.0 | 60 | -40 |
| Power Gem | Rock | 80 | -50 | 26.7 | 85 | -50 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | -50 | 30.0 | 90 | -60 |
| Payback | Dark | 95 | -100 | 47.5 | 110 | -60 |
| Night Slash ELITE | Dark | 45 | -33 | 22.5 | 50 | -35 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Persian takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Persian takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Persian
Top Pokémon to use when battling Persian in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 3 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 4 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 5 |
Mienshao
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
| 6 |
Conkeldurr
| Fighting | 243 | 158 | 233 | 3,818 |
| 7 |
Breloom
| Grass Fighting | 241 | 144 | 155 | 3,007 |
| 8 |
Blaziken
| Fire Fighting | 240 | 141 | 190 | 3,258 |
| 9 |
Gallade
| Psychic Fighting | 237 | 195 | 169 | 3,539 |
| 10 |
Lucario
| Fighting Steel | 236 | 144 | 172 | 3,092 |
🏆 Persian PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 39 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 39 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 40 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 1,492 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 1,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,915 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Persian IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,448 | 724 | 965 | 1,206 | 1,689 | 1,915 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,444 | 722 | 962 | 1,203 | 1,684 | 1,910 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,443 | 721 | 962 | 1,202 | 1,683 | 1,909 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,430 | 715 | 953 | 1,192 | 1,669 | 1,892 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,430 | 715 | 953 | 1,192 | 1,668 | 1,892 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,413 | 706 | 942 | 1,177 | 1,648 | 1,869 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,395 | 697 | 930 | 1,163 | 1,628 | 1,846 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,404 | 702 | 936 | 1,170 | 1,638 | 1,857 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,361 | 680 | 907 | 1,134 | 1,588 | 1,800 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,195 | 597 | 797 | 996 | 1,394 | 1,581 |
📋 Persian Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Persian with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,915 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,689 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 907 - 965 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,134 - 1,206 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 907 - 965 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 680 - 724 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Persian with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 26 | 1,689 |
| 2 | 1,689 | 27 | 1,689 |
| 3 | 1,689 | 28 | 1,689 |
| 4 | 1,689 | 29 | 1,689 |
| 5 | 227 | 30 | 1,448 |
| 6 | 1,689 | 31 | 1,689 |
| 7 | 1,689 | 32 | 1,689 |
| 8 | 1,689 | 33 | 1,689 |
| 9 | 1,689 | 34 | 1,689 |
| 10 | 482 | 35 | 1,568 |
| 11 | 1,689 | 36 | 1,689 |
| 12 | 1,689 | 37 | 1,689 |
| 13 | 1,689 | 38 | 1,689 |
| 14 | 1,689 | 39 | 1,689 |
| 15 | 724 | 40 | 1,689 |
| 16 | 1,689 | 41 | 1,689 |
| 17 | 1,689 | 42 | 1,689 |
| 18 | 1,689 | 43 | 1,689 |
| 19 | 1,689 | 44 | 1,689 |
| 20 | 965 | 45 | 1,806 |
| 21 | 1,689 | 46 | 1,689 |
| 22 | 1,689 | 47 | 1,689 |
| 23 | 1,689 | 48 | 1,689 |
| 24 | 1,689 | 49 | 1,689 |
| 25 | 1,206 | 50 | 1,915 |
📖 Complete Persian Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Persian (#053) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,932 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Persian has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Persian in 2026.
📊 Persian Stats Analysis
Persian's Attack stat is 150 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Persian may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 136 Defense (Average) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 449. This gives Persian reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Persian's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Persian Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Persian depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Foul Play (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Persian has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Persian has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Persian PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Persian can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.
Master League
In Master League, Persian faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Persian Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Persian's effectiveness depends on its typing and 150 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Persian use Fighting-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Persian in Pokémon GO
Persian can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Persian Evolution Guide
Persian is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Persian
Shadow Persian is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Persian's effective Attack becomes ~180. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Persian in Pokémon GO
Shiny Persian is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Persian gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,134 - 1,206 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Persian
Q: What is Persian's max CP?
A: 1,915 CP at Level 50, or 1,689 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Persian good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Persian be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Persian is available.
Q: What is Persian weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Scratch + Foul Play for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.