Persian - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Persian can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Persian learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
6BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
9Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17ScreechNormalStatus 85
22Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
25TauntDarkStatus 100
32Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
37SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
44Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
56CaptivateNormalStatus 100
61Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Persian learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
AssistNormalStatus
CharmNormalStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 70
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
Psych UpNormalStatus
PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl by a previous evolution of Persian. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Persian is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Persian is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Persian can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Persian learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
6BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
9Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17ScreechNormalStatus 85
22Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
25TauntDarkStatus 100
32Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
37SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
44Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
56CaptivateNormalStatus 100
61Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
68FeintNormalPhysical 50 100

Egg moves

Persian learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
AssistNormalStatus
CharmNormalStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
Psych UpNormalStatus
PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Persian can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 70
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
UproarNormalSpecial 50 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Platinum by a previous evolution of Persian. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Persian is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Persian is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Persian can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Persian learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
6BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
9Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17ScreechNormalStatus 85
22Faint AttackDarkPhysical 60
25TauntDarkStatus 100
32Power GemRockSpecial 70 100
37SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
44Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
56CaptivateNormalStatus 100
61Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
68FeintNormalPhysical 50 100

Egg moves

Persian learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
AssistNormalStatus
CharmNormalStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
Psych UpNormalStatus
PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
Tail WhipNormalStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Persian can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 70
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
UproarNormalSpecial 50 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver by a previous evolution of Persian. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Persian is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Persian is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Persian can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Persian egg move parents

Persian's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Persian are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Persian with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Persian with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Amnesia

Assist

Charm

Flail

Hypnosis

Last Resort

Odor Sleuth

Psych Up

Punishment

Spite

Tail Whip

Alolan Persian's egg groups: Field

Alolan Persian does not have any egg moves.