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Persian
151 053/165 • uncommon
- Set
- 151
- Number
- 053/165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.18
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Giovanni's Charisma card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
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Where it came from
Persian first appeared in the original Pokémon Red and Blue video games as the evolved form of Meowth. As part of the Generation I roster, it was designed by Ken Sugimori, whose minimalist approach focused on creating distinct, animal-like creatures that could be easily translated into sprite work for the Game Boy platform. The design emphasizes a sleek, feline aesthetic to contrast with the more eccentric and mischievous nature of its pre-evolution, grounding the character in a classic, predatory archetype that fit the early Kanto region's ecological theme.
The 053/165 Persian card from the Scarlet & Violet—151 set was released as a modern homage to the original 151 Pokémon. This set was specifically designed to appeal to nostalgia, featuring the original roster in their Pokédex numerical order. The artwork maintains a contemporary style while adhering to the classic identity of the creature, serving as a functional piece for players using Colorless-type strategies and a collector's item for those documenting the complete Kanto legacy.
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