Meowth

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Meowth is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Scratch Cat Pokémon.

Meowth has a new Alolan form introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.

Pokédex data

National №	052
Type	Normal
Species	Scratch Cat Pokémon
Height	1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight	9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Abilities	Pickup Technician Unnerve (hidden ability)
Local №	052 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 136 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 052 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 138 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 045 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 052 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	58
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	45	85	207
Defense	35	67	185
Sp. Atk	40	76	196
Sp. Def	40	76	196
Speed	90	166	306
Total	290	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Meowth.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
				0

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	052
Type	Dark
Species	Scratch Cat Pokémon
Height	1′04″ (0.4 m)
Weight	9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Abilities	Pickup Technician Rattled (hidden ability)
Local №	052 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 136 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 052 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 138 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 045 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 052 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	69
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (base 5,120 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	35	67	185
Defense	35	67	185
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	40	76	196
Speed	90	166	306
Total	290	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Meowth.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
						2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0	2		½		½		2

Evolution chart

#052
Meowth
Normal

(Level 28)

#053
Persian
Normal

#052
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Dark

(high Friendship)

#053
Persian
Alolan Persian
Dark

Meowth changes

In Generation 3, Meowth does not have the Technician ability.
In Generation 1, Meowth has a base Special stat of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Meowth has a base experience yield of 69.

Pokédex entries

Meowth

Red Blue	Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Yellow	Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
Gold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
Silver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Crystal	It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
Ruby Sapphire	MEOWTH withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this POKéMON loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
FireRed	All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
LeafGreen	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Emerald	MEOWTH withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this POKéMON loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
HeartGold	It is fascinated by round objects. It can’t stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
SoulSilver	It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
X	It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Y	Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Sun	It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
Moon	It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.
Ultra Sun	When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
Ultra Moon	It loves coins, so if you give it one, you can make friends with Meowth easily. But it’s fickle, so you can’t count on that friendship lasting.

Alolan Meowth

Sun	This Pokémon was not originally found in Alola. Human actions caused a surge in their numbers, and they went feral. They’re prideful and crafty.
Moon	When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.
Ultra Sun	It’s impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It’s very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.
Ultra Moon	A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.

Moves learned by Meowth

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Meowth learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Meowth Alolan Meowth

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
6	Bite	Dark	60	100
9	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
17	Screech	Normal	—	85
22	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
25	Taunt	Dark	—	100
30	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
33	Slash	Normal	70	100
38	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
41	Assurance	Dark	60	100
46	Captivate	Normal	—	100
49	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
50	Feint	Normal	30	100

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
6	Bite	Dark	60	100
9	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
17	Screech	Normal	—	85
22	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
25	Taunt	Dark	—	100
30	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
33	Slash	Normal	70	100
38	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
41	Assurance	Dark	60	100
46	Captivate	Normal	—	100
49	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
50	Feint	Normal	30	100
55	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100

Egg moves

Meowth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Meowth egg moves page.

Meowth Alolan Meowth

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Assist	Normal	—	—
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Odor Sleuth	Normal	—	—
Punishment	Dark	—	100
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Tail Whip	Normal	—	100

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Assist	Normal	—	—
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Covet	Normal	60	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Flatter	Dark	—	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
Parting Shot	Dark	—	100
Punishment	Dark	—	100
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Spite	Ghost	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Meowth can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	60	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80
Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Throat Chop	Dark	80	100
Uproar	Normal	90	100
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Moves learnt by TM

Meowth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Meowth Alolan Meowth

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
60	Quash	Dark	—	100
63	Embargo	Dark	—	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Meowth can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Meowth

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Water Gun	Water	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Detect	Fighting	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Meowth learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Meowth Alolan Meowth

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
6	Bite	Dark	60	100
9	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
17	Screech	Normal	—	85
22	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
25	Taunt	Dark	—	100
30	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
33	Slash	Normal	70	100
38	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
41	Assurance	Dark	60	100
46	Captivate	Normal	—	100
49	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
50	Feint	Normal	30	100

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Scratch	Normal	40	100
6	Bite	Dark	60	100
9	Fake Out	Normal	40	100
14	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
17	Screech	Normal	—	85
22	Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
25	Taunt	Dark	—	100
30	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
33	Slash	Normal	70	100
38	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
41	Assurance	Dark	60	100
46	Captivate	Normal	—	100
49	Night Slash	Dark	70	100
50	Feint	Normal	30	100
55	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100

Egg moves

Meowth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Meowth egg moves page.

Meowth Alolan Meowth

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Assist	Normal	—	—
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Last Resort	Normal	140	100
Odor Sleuth	Normal	—	—
Punishment	Dark	—	100
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Tail Whip	Normal	—	100

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
Assist	Normal	—	—
Charm	Fairy	—	100
Covet	Normal	60	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Flatter	Dark	—	100
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
Parting Shot	Dark	—	100
Punishment	Dark	—	100
Snatch	Dark	—	—
Spite	Ghost	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Meowth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

Meowth Alolan Meowth

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
12	Taunt	Dark	—	100
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100
60	Quash	Dark	—	100
63	Embargo	Dark	—	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Meowth can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Meowth

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Water Gun	Water	40	100	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Detect	Fighting	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Nightmare	Ghost	—	100	Generation 2 — TM
Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Retaliate	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Meowth sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal
Shiny	—

See all Meowth sprites

Where to find Meowth

Red	Trade/migrate from another game
Blue	Route 5, 6, 7, 8
Yellow	Trade/migrate from another game
Gold	Trade/migrate from another game
Silver	Route 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39
Crystal	Route 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 38, 39
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 5, 6, 7, 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Seavault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Emerald	Battle Tower
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trophy Garden
HeartGold	Trade/migrate from another game
SoulSilver	Route 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Breed Persian
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 1, 2, Hau'oli City, Malie Garden

Answers to Meowth questions

Other languages

English	Meowth
Japanese	ニャース (Nyarth)
German	Mauzi
French	Miaouss

Name origin

meow: the sound a cat makes