Welcome back to Generation Preparation, Trainers! We are continuing our look into the Alolan regional variants with our analysis of Alolan Meowth and Persian. Let's begin!
MEOWTH
attack: 99 |
defense: 81 |
stamina: 80 |
max cp: 679 |
As with the normal form, Alolan Meowth is expected to take 50 Candy to evolve into Persian. It's not expected to be available in Eggs. Meowth and Persian underwent their form change when after it was imported to Alola. It became very narcissistic, and is said to fly into a rage at the slightest insult.
PERSIAN
attack: 158 |
defense: 139 |
stamina: 130 |
max cp: 1614 |
PLACE IN THE META: As with regular Persian, Alolan Persian won't be relevant in the current metagame. Without a battle system rework or the return of the old Gym system, this will be merely a Pokédex filler. Persian just doesn't have the stats to compete with Tyranitar, Houndoom, Umbreon, etc.
Alolan Persian is not a common sight in the main-series game's metagame, either. With that said, it is usable. Alolan Persian's Abilities (mostly its Fur Coat Ability) combined with the access to the move Parting Shot. These two factors allow Alolan Persian to take reduced damage from some of its opponent's attacks, plus lower their attacking power when switching out. But those factors are not a part of Pokémon GO's battle system, which means Alolan Persian will sit alongside Pokémon like Suicune and Butterfree in the roster of useless Pokémon.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Persian:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Persian:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Alolan Persian's movepool:
Alolan Persian is not a common sight in the main-series game's metagame, either. With that said, it is usable. Alolan Persian's Abilities (mostly its Fur Coat Ability) combined with the access to the move Parting Shot. These two factors allow Alolan Persian to take reduced damage from some of its opponent's attacks, plus lower their attacking power when switching out. But those factors are not a part of Pokémon GO's battle system, which means Alolan Persian will sit alongside Pokémon like Suicune and Butterfree in the roster of useless Pokémon.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Persian:
- Bite
- Snarl
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Alolan Persian:
- Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
- Power Gem
- Play Rough
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Alolan Persian's movepool:
- Knock Off
- Parting Shot
- Throat Chop
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Stay tuned for our Alolan Marowak analysis next time.
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company