Competitive Information for Persian [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Persian? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Persian is an astounding Normal-typed Pokemon. It's pretty common to see Persian show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Persian is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Persian's only type-related weakness is Fighting.
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
Physical Sweeper Persian (Limber)
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
Special Sweeper Persian (Limber)
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 Physical Tank (Technical Scout)
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
What is a good doubles moveset for Persian? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Persian (Limber)
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
Doubles Special Sweeper Persian (Limber)
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
Wondering what moves can Persian learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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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
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