Pokémon · Black & White
Persian
Next Destinies · #81 · Rare · 2012
Listings
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From
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Market reference
$0.65
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 81 / 103
- Release year
- 2012
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 90
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Meowth
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- Shigenori Negishi
- Pokédex #
- 53
- Series
- Black & White
About this card
"A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk."
[Colorless]Nasty Plot
Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
[Colorless · Colorless]Shadow Claw — 30
Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Persian or Next Destinies.
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Persian was legal.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/06/09| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.29 | $0.62 | $19.98 | $0.65 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.00 | $2.30 | $49.90 | $1.88 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/01/21| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €1.00 |
| 7-day average | €0.72 |
| 30-day average | €0.57 |
| Low | €0.02 |
| Trend price | €0.75 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.04 |
| Reverse holo low | €0.29 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €1.89 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €1.44 |
| reverseHoloSell | €0.81 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.53 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €1.40 |
| Reverse holo trend | €1.47 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Persian is real?
Persian is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Persian worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Persian is $0.65; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Persian from?
Persian is from the Pokémon set "Next Destinies" in the Black & White series, released in 2012.
What rarity is Persian?
Persian is a Rare card in the Next Destinies set.
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Other Persian printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
