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Persian

Base Set 2 / #56/130

Persian

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Base Set 2
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Source reference
base4-56

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The Pokémon’s story

Persian moves with a suppleness that makes its footsteps almost inaudible. Its six large whiskers detect air movements and help it sense what is nearby. Its elegant bearing and forehead gem attract collectors, but its proud nature makes it difficult to tame. If it feels annoyed, its claws emerge quickly. The Pokédex thus contrasts the grace of its gait with very real vigilance and aggression.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Persian’s forehead gem attracts thieves, according to Pokémon Ultra Moon. The same entry states that it was prized by the wealthy. Its prestigious appearance therefore has a downside: the ornament that makes it famous can also make it a target.

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Card details

HP
70
Type (source)
Colorless
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Meowth
Pokédex number
53
Weakness (source)
Fighting ×2
Resistance (source)
Psychic -30

Printed card text — English

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Description from the source

Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

Attacks

Scratch

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 20

Pounce

Cost: Colorless · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 30

If the Defending Pokémon attacks Persian during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduce by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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