So, if you are combating against Persian in a trainer battle or if you have the misfortune of encountering Giovanni at a Pokemon GO Team Rocket Pokestop, here are among the best Pokemon that can be used!
Read more to find out which ones made the list! (Note: this is for the Normal-Type Persian. The Alola Persian is a Dark-Type and different Pokemon would be used to defeat it.)
5. Breloom
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Breloom is a mushroom boxer!
Breloom, a Gen 3 Pokemon from the Hoenn region, is also known as the Mushroom Pokemon. According to the Pokedex, “Breloom closes in on its foe with light and sprightly footwork, then throws punches withs its stretchy arms. This Pokemon’s fighting technique outs boxers to shame.” Read on to find out why Breloom is among the best opponents against Persian!
Why Breloom Is Great Against Persian
Breloom is a Dual Fighting and Grass Type Pokemon. Fighting Type Pokemon works well against Normal type Pokemon, so Breloom would be a good choice.
CP (Combat Power) for Breloom is high at 2,628. Persian’s CP is 1,689.
Offensive stat for Breloom is 241, which is high!
Pokemon details
Best movesets for Breloom are Counter and Dynamic Punch.
Breloom loves and is boosted by cloudy and sunny weather conditions.
For Pokemon GO collectors, Breloom is listed as #286 in the Pokedex.
How to get Breloom
Breloom can be evolved from Shroomish with 50 Candy.
Spawn locations include Farmland, Parks, and Woodlands.
This pocket monster cannot be hatched, only captured, or evolved.
4. Heracross
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A hot weather bug!
Heracross is a unique Gen 2 pocket monster that derived from the Johto region. Also known as the Single Horn Pokemon, Heracross has a lot of power! The Pokedex states that “this Pokemon has enough power to topple a massive tree!” Read on to find out how Heracross prevails over Persian!
Why Heracross Is Great Against Persian
Heracross is a Dual Bug and Fighting pocket monster; Fighting Pokemon are strong against Normal Type Pokemon.
Maximum CP for Heracross is 3,101! That would make him a formidable opponent!
Offense for Heracross is 234, so it would be a good fighter against Persian.
Pokemon details
Best movesets for Heracross include Close Combat and Counter.
For Pokemon GO collectors, Heracross is listed as #214 in the Pokedex.
Heracross is boosted by cloudy and rainy weather conditions.
How to get Heracross
Heracross cannot be evolved or hatched; it can only be captured in the wild.
This Pokemon is an unusual one; Heracross can only be captured in Latin America, south Florida, and Texas. (I caught mine in south Florida.)
3. Hitmonchan
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Ready to fight!
Hitmonchan, also known as the Punching Pokemon, is a Gen 1 pocket monster that stems from the Kanto region. According to the Pokedex, “Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working toward a world championship.” With that kind of determination, Hitmonchan is one of the best Pokemon to defeat Persian! Read on to find out more.
Why Hitmonchan Is Great Against Persian
Hitmonchan is a fighting Pokemon and excels against Normal Type Pokemon.
Maximum CP for Hitmonchan is 2,332, which is much higher than Persian’s CP!
Offense is 193, which is higher than Persian’s Offense, which is 150.
Pokemon details
Best movesets for Hitmonchan are Brick Break, Close Combat, and Counter!
For Pokemon collectors, Hitmonchan is listed as #107 in the Pokedex.
Hitmonchan prefers cloudy weather conditions for boosting!
How to get Hitmonchan
Hitmonchan can be evolved with Tyrogue and when Tyrogue’s defense stats are higher than Offense and Stamina.
Spawn locations include Gyms and Recreation Areas.
This pocket monster cannot be hatched; it can only be captured in the wild.
2. Machamp
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Forewarned is four-armed!
Machamp is a Gen 1 Fighting Type pocket monster that derives from the Kanto region. It is known as the “Superpower Pokemon!” Machamp has four powerful arms that can deliver multiple punches and defeat Persian. Read on to find out more about Machamp!
Why Machamp Is Great Against Persian
Combat skills are strong with 234 for Offense and 207 for Stamina! Machamp can both pack a punch and stay in the ring for a long time!
Fighting type Pokemon work best against Normal type Pokemon, so Machamp would be an excellent choice!
Maximum CP for Machamp is out of this world at 3,056! That is almost twice as much CP as Persian!
Pokemon details
For Pokemon GO collectors, Machamp is listed as #68 in the Pokedex.
Strongest movesets are Counter and Dynamic Punch!
Weather boosts for Machamp include cloud and wind.
How to get Machamp
Machamp can be evolved with 100 Machoke Candy.
Spawn locations include Recreation areas and Stadiums.
This Pokemon cannot be hatched but it can be captured in the wild or evolved.
1. Machoke
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Super Power!
Rounding out the list of the best Pokemon against Persian is Machoke. Like Machamp, it is known as the “Superpower Pokemon.” Machoke is also a Gen 1 pocket monster that stems from the Kanto region. According to the Pokedex, “Machoke’s thoroughly toned muscles possess the hardness of steel. This Pokemon has so much strength, it can easily hold aloft a sumo wrestler on just one finger.” Read on to find out more about Machoke and its power against Persian!
Why Machoke Is Great Against Persian
Best movesets are Dynamic Punch and Karate Chop.
Maximum CP for Machoke is 2,031; CP for Persian is 1,689.
Since Machoke is a Fighting Pokemon, it would be a formidable opponent against Persian!
Pokemon details
For Pokemon collectors, Machoke is listed as #67 in the Pokedex.
Machoke prefers cloudy weather for a power boost against Persian.
This pocket monster is part of the Machop Family. First, there is Machop, then Machoke, and then Machamp!
How to get Machoke
Machoke can be evolved with 25 Machop Candy!
Spawn locations include Recreation areas and Stadiums.
This Pokemon cannot be hatched, but Machop can with 2 KM eggs.
