Competitive Information for Alolan Persian [Sword/Shield]
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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Persian-alola? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield generation metagame.
CelesteelaPorygon2Tapu KokoLandorus-TherianGastrodonDusclopsRotom-HeatCharizardDragapultTorkoal
Persian is pretty popular Dark-typed Pokemon. It's common to find yourself dealing with Persian when battling in the 8th generation meta. Persian is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks.
Item: Focus Sash / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Fur Coat
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 212 Hp / 44 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fake Tears
- Parting Shot / Snarl
- Switcheroo
- Taunt
Support Persian-Alola (Popular/Trending)
Persian is an astounding Support. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Fur Coat, Persian's defense is doubled.
♦ Parting Shot is a status move (lowers target's atk, special attack by 1 stage. Persian switches).
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Switcheroo is a status move (Persian switches its held item with the target's).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Covet
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Persian-Alola (Technician)
Persian is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Persian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Persian's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Covet is a physical 60-base power Normal-type move (if your Persian has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Fur Coat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Persian-Alola (Fur Coat)
Persian is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Persian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Fur Coat, Persian's defense is doubled.
♦ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Thunderbolt
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Water Pulse
Special Sweeper Persian-Alola (Technician)
Persian is a phenomenal Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Snarl or Hyper Voice) and boosts Persian's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Technician, Persian's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Fur Coat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Thunderbolt
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Persian-Alola (Fur Coat)
Persian is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Snarl or Hyper Voice) and increases Persian's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Fur Coat, Persian's defense is doubled.
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Persian cannot move next turn).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Persian-alola? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield generation metagame.
CelesteelaPorygon2Tapu KokoLandorus-TherianGastrodonDusclopsRotom-HeatCharizardDragapultTorkoal
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Covet
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Doubles Physical Sweeper Persian-Alola (Technician)
Persian is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Persian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Technician, Persian's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Covet is a physical 60-base power Normal-type move (if your Persian has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Fur Coat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Night Slash
- Slash / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Play Rough
Doubles Physical Sweeper Persian-Alola (Fur Coat)
Persian is a notable Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Persian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Fur Coat, Persian's defense is doubled.
♦ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Technician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice / Round
- Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt
Doubles Special Sweeper Persian-Alola (Technician)
Persian is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Snarl or Hyper Voice) and boosts Persian's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Technician, Persian's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Fur Coat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt
Doubles Special Sweeper Persian-Alola (Fur Coat)
Persian is a wonderful Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Snarl) and increases Persian's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Persian from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Fur Coat, Persian's defense is doubled.
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Persian-alola 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-alola can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Persian-alola
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych Up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Flatter + Psych Up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves boosted by Technician: Bite (BP: 60), Fury Swipes (BP: 18), Swift (BP: 60), Pay Day (BP: 40), Scratch (BP: 40), Thief (BP: 60), Snore (BP: 50), Icy Wind (BP: 55), Covet (BP: 60), Fake Out (BP: 40), Aerial Ace (BP: 60), Shock Wave (BP: 60), Water Pulse (BP: 60), Feint (BP: 30), Payback (BP: 50), Assurance (BP: 60), Echoed Voice (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Snarl (BP: 55)
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Feint
Most notable and possible best moves for Persian-alola
- Fake Out
- Fake Tears
- Foul Play
- Icy Wind
- Parting Shot
- Snarl
- Switcheroo
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Persian-alola in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 212/0/0/0/44/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 252/0/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Persian-alola's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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