Competitive Information for Persian [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be paralyzed. Gaining this Ability while paralyzed cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Persian? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Persian, a phenomenal Pokémon ready to dominate with its Normal typing! Persian is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Persian's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Limber
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Shadow Ball
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Defense Curl
Persian is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Limber, Persian cannot be paralyzed. gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
♦ Frustration is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Persian's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Limber
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Petal Dance
- Bite / Thief
- Water Pulse
Persian is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Limber, Persian cannot be paralyzed. gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
♦ Petal Dance is a special 70-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Persian afterwards).
♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Persian has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Aerial Ace
- Fake Out
- Feint Attack
- Bite
Persian is a phenomenal Physical Tank. It's primary goal is to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type.
♦ Fake Out is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. first turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
♦ Feint Attack is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Persian? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Limber
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Shadow Ball
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Defense Curl
Persian is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Limber, Persian cannot be paralyzed. gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
♦ Frustration is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Persian's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Limber
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt
- Petal Dance
- Bite / Thief
Persian is an astounding Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Limber, Persian cannot be paralyzed. gaining this ability while paralyzed cures it.
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Petal Dance is a special 70-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Persian afterwards).
♦ Bite is a special 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Persian has no item, it steals the target's).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Persian can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Persian.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Persian can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Persian
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Persian's stats
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Persian
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Persian in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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