• $129.44Market priceNov 2, 2026
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Card details

Dark Persian is a Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 60 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Tempt

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.

Poison Claws10

Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.

Card type
Stage 1 Pokémon
HP
60
Type
Colorless
Evolves from
Meowth
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat cost
Free
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Card number
#17
National Pokédex
#53

Quick answers

How much is Dark Persian (#17) worth?
About $129.44 ungraded, at TCGplayer market prices on Nov 2, 2026.
What does Dark Persian do?
Dark Persian is a Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 60 HP that evolves from Meowth. Its attack Tempt costs 1 Energy: If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. Its attack Poison Claws costs 2 Energy and does 10 damage: Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Who illustrated Dark Persian (#17)?
Ken Sugimori illustrated Dark Persian for Wizards Black Star Promos.

Prices: Scrydex, Nov 2, 2026. Card images are shown for identification. Card text: pokemontcg.io, Nov 7, 2026. We refresh this set's prices weekly and don't record daily history or pull odds for it yet.