The Normal Type Persian appears quite frequently in Pokémon Go, from battles to wild counters. More specifically, this feline comes out to battle in the Giovanni boss showdown. So, to prepare you for this creature, here’s what you need to know about Persian’s weaknesses and abilities in Pokémon Go.
What is Persian’s weakness in Pokémon Go?
As a Normal Type, Persian is only weak against Fighting Types. You’ll likely need to equip a fighter during the battle with Giovanni, where this Pokémon appears in the first round. The creature is also resistant to Ghost Type attacks, so don’t bother using this class.
If you want to defeat Persian in Pokémon Go, here are a few counters to use:
Best Persian Counters in Pokémon Go
- Annihilape
- Mega Blaziken
- Machamp
- Mega Heracross
- Shadow Machamp
- Mega Rayquaza
- Lucario
- Conkeldurr
- Terrakion
- Keldeo
When using any of the dual-type Pokémon, be sure to use their Fighting movesets. Due to Persian’s weakness, this is the best way to deal damage. However, keep in mind that enemies can shield against your attacks at least two times during a round.
All Persian abilities in Pokémon Go
Whether you are battling Persian or adding it to the team, here are all of its abilities:
- Scratch – Fast Attack with decent damage
- Feint Attack – Dark Type Fast Attack
- Foul Play – Dark Type Charged Attack
- Payback – Another Dark Type Charged Attack (isn’t as good as Foul Play)
- Play Rough – Fairy Type Charged Attack
- Power Gem – Rock Type Charged Attack
- Night Slash – Dark Type Charged Attack that can boost an Attack for two stages
A few Persian abilities outshine the others as they deal much more damage. However, some excel more in defensive strategies to keep your team on the field. I also suggest keeping Persian’s abilities in mind for the Giovanni fight so you aren’t blindsided during the battle.
Best Persian moves in Pokémon Go
The best movesets for Persian are Scratch, Foul Play, Feint Attack, and Play Rough. Scratch and Foul Play make for great attacks, but Feint Attack and Play Rough can be good for defense. These abilities tend to have better DPS than Persian’s other moves. Thus, you may want to avoid using different techniques.
