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Alolan Persian GX card from the Cosmic Eclipse set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Alolan Persian GX

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A sturdy Alolan Persian with powerful protection and a special attack.

Darkness200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 200 HP and costs three energy to use its attacks.

Its Smug Face ability blocks all effects from TAG TEAM Pokemon, Ultra Beasts, and Pokemon with Special Energy.

It can use Claw Slash for 120 damage or Stalking Claws GX for 120 damage that ignores weaknesses and resistances.

Signature ability

Smug Face

Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by your opponent’s TAG TEAM Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, and by your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached to them.

The Smug Face ability acts as a shield against the most powerful cards in the game. This means your child's Persian can survive hits from big TAG TEAM Pokemon or Ultra Beasts without taking any extra effects.

Attacks

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Claw Slash120
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Stalking Claws GX

This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. This damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on that Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Abilities

AbilitySmug Face

Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by your opponent’s TAG TEAM Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, and by your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached to them.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a Darkness deck that faces tough opponents. It helps protect the main attacker when fighting strong TAG TEAM Pokemon.

Strengths
  • Strong defence
  • Ignores weaknesses
  • High HP
Watch out for
  • Fighting weakness
  • One GX per game
  • Needs three energy
Pro tip

Use Stalking Claws GX to defeat a tough opponent that would normally be hard to hurt.

From the Pokédex

Alolan Persian are known for their calm and gentle nature.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only use one GX attack per game, so they must choose wisely between Claw Slash and Stalking Claws GX.

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