Meowth - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Meowth can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Meowth learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
9Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17ScreechNormalStatus 85
22Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
25TauntDarkStatus 100
30Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
33SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
38Nasty PlotDarkStatus
41AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
46CaptivateNormalStatus 100
49Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
50FeintNormalPhysical 30 100

Egg moves

Meowth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
AssistNormalStatus
CharmFairyStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
SnatchDarkStatus
SpiteGhostStatus 100
Tail WhipNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by HM

Meowth is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Meowth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

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 X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Work UpNormalStatus Generation 5 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Meowth learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
9Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
14Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
17ScreechNormalStatus 85
22Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
25TauntDarkStatus 100
30Pay DayNormalPhysical 40 100
33SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
38Nasty PlotDarkStatus
41AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
46CaptivateNormalStatus 100
49Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
50FeintNormalPhysical 30 100

Egg moves

Meowth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus
AssistNormalStatus
CharmFairyStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
PunishmentDarkPhysical 100
SnatchDarkStatus
SpiteGhostStatus 100
Tail WhipNormalStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Meowth can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
SnatchDarkStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by HM

Meowth is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Meowth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Work UpNormalStatus Generation 5 — TM

Meowth egg move parents

Meowth's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Meowth are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Meowth with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Meowth with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Amnesia

Assist

Charm

Flail

Foul Play

Hypnosis

Iron Tail

Last Resort

Odor Sleuth

Punishment

Snatch

Spite

Tail Whip

Alolan Meowth's egg groups: Field

Alolan Meowth does not have any egg moves.

Galarian Meowth's egg groups: Field

Galarian Meowth does not have any egg moves.