10 Hardest Persian Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Persian’s sleek Kanto form and round-faced Alolan form lead to very different card designs. Their GX and rainbow versions are separate targets, alongside smaller foil printings. Compare the estimated English odds here, remembering that illustrative rarity assumptions can strongly affect the order.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Persian ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Persian pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 = | Alolan Persian GX (Secret) 257/236Cosmic Eclipse · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,100Very low confidence |
| 1 = | Persian GX (Secret) 227/214Unbroken Bonds · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,100Very low confidence |
| 3 | Alolan Persian GX (Full Art) 219/236Cosmic Eclipse · Holofoil | ~1 in 680 |
| 4 | Persian GX (Full Art) 207/214Unbroken Bonds · Holofoil | ~1 in 620 |
| 5 | Team Rocket's Persian ex 219/182Destined Rivals · Holofoil | ~1 in 340 |
| 6 | Persian 200/264Fusion Strike · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 220Rough estimate |
| 7 | Persian 78/064Shrouded Fable · Holofoil | ~1 in 190Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Alolan Persian 119/214Lost Thunder · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Persian 148/214Unbroken Bonds · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 180Rough estimate |
| 10 | Persian 42/144Skyridge · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 150Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Persian countdown
#10 · Persian
Skyridge · 42/144 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 150 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$129.99 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
The e-Reader-style border is part of this Skyridge card’s visual identity. This estimate is for the reverse holo specifically; another finish can share the same artwork and collector number.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 150 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Persian
Unbroken Bonds · 148/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$1.05 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This reverse holo offers a smaller collecting target alongside Unbroken Bonds’ GX chases. Its estimated chance concerns this particular number and finish, not the probability of finding any reverse holo.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 179 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Alolan Persian
Lost Thunder · 119/214 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 180 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$9.79 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Lost Thunder printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 178 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#7 · Persian
Shrouded Fable · 78/064 · English · Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 190 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$65.64 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Uses the median group frequency (7.7% per pack) from Paldean Fates, Stellar Crown, Surging Sparks, Temporal Forces, Twilight Masquerade, divided among 15 cards in this set's group. Those sets are comparisons, not evidence for this set.
#6 · Persian
Fusion Strike · 200/264 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.31 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
One exact reverse holo can be elusive within a large set even when its ordinary version is common. The estimate assumes equal chances across the reverse-holo pool; it is not evidence that this Pokémon is specially short-printed.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 217 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#5 · Team Rocket's Persian ex
Destined Rivals · 219/182 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 340 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$3.06 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 · Persian GX (Full Art)
Unbroken Bonds · 207/214 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 620 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$7.24 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#3 · Alolan Persian GX (Full Art)
Cosmic Eclipse · 219/236 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 680 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$6.86 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#1 (joint) · Persian GX (Secret)
Unbroken Bonds · 227/214 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,100 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$21.09 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one Rare Rainbow group hit in about 80 packs, shared equally across 14 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
#1 (joint) · Alolan Persian GX (Secret)
Cosmic Eclipse · 257/236 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,100 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$13.91 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alolan Persian’s broad face and long whiskers fill this rainbow GX artwork. Its secret 257/236 number places it beyond the main Cosmic Eclipse numbering. The displayed odds rely on an illustrative rarity assumption rather than a measured individual rate.
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one Rare Rainbow group hit in about 80 packs, shared equally across 14 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
How we compare Persian pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Persian within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Persian pull-rate questions
Which Persian card is hardest to pull?
Persian GX (Secret) 227/214 (Unbroken Bonds, Holofoil) and Alolan Persian GX (Secret) 257/236 (Cosmic Eclipse, Holofoil) share the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 1,100 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Persian ever released.
Will opening 1,100 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 1,100 independent packs gives an estimated 62.6% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Persian to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Persian guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Persian?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Persian promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Persian rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.