Persian 56/130
Pokemon card from Base Set 2 · released Feb 24, 2000
Persian is an Uncommon Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 56/130 in Base Set 2 (released Feb 24, 2000), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$2.96 for the normal finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Normal TCGplayer market price went from ~$3.15 to ~$2.96, down 6.0%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$2.96 | ~$0.40 | ~$1.54 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer and CardNexus (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, CardNexus, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Sealed Base Set 2 products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
Theme Deck - "Lightning Bug"~$235.00Buy on CardNexusSearch eBayBuy on TCGplayer Base Set 2 Theme Deck - "Lightning Bug" (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus
Card details
| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Number | 56/130 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Meowth |
| Artist | Kagemaru Himeno |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal |
What the codes mean
- Card number56/130Card 56 of the 130 in the main Base Set 2 list.
- Set symbol
The small Base Set 2 symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kagemaru Himeno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Scratch20
Pounce30If the Defending Pokémon attacks Persian during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduce by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Resistance: Psychic -30 ·
Other Persian printings
More Base Set 2 cards
All Persian cards · Base Set 2 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.