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'''Meowth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニャース ''' ''Nyarth'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | '''Meowth''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ニャース ''' ''Nyarth'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Persian}} starting at [[level]] 28. | It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Persian}} starting at [[level]] 28. It also has a [[Gigantamax]] form. | ||
In [[Alola]], Meowth has a [[regional variant]] that is {{type|Dark}}. In {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high [[friendship]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], it evolves into Alolan Persian starting at [[level]] 28. | In [[Alola]], Meowth has a [[regional variant]] that is {{type|Dark}}. In {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, it evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high [[friendship]]. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], it evolves into Alolan Persian starting at [[level]] 28. | ||
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Meowth was introduced to [[Alola]] as a gift to royalty.<ref>[http://www.Pokémon-sunmoon.com/en-us/Pokémon/alolan-meowth/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Meowth]</ref> The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish, prideful, and cunning Alolan Meowth. Alolan Meowth will turn hysterical if its coin or pride are besmirched. When the monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and eventually grew as common in Alola as anywhere else. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes. | Meowth was introduced to [[Alola]] as a gift to royalty.<ref>[http://www.Pokémon-sunmoon.com/en-us/Pokémon/alolan-meowth/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Meowth]</ref> The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish, prideful, and cunning Alolan Meowth. Alolan Meowth will turn hysterical if its coin or pride are besmirched. When the monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and eventually grew as common in Alola as anywhere else. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes. | ||
As Gigantamax Mewoth, it has become larger and longer in size. The body extends from lower half to the shoulder. The gold coin gains a symbol. Meowth's eyes changes to bright glowing gold. The tail grows long as well with the end of it tips extending. Three red clouds surrounds below the shoulders. The giant coin emits a lot of Gigantamax power that surrounds the area with a golden gleam. Its desire for shiny objects increases to the point it will cause damage to skyscraper windows and exterior walls for the sake of sharpening its claws<ref> https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-meowth/</ref>. | |||
Gigantamax Mewoth is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the exclusive [[G-Max Move]] G-Max Gold Rush. | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|250px|thumb|left|Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|250px|thumb|left|Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:Matori Meowth.png|thumb|250px|right|Alolan Meowth in the anime]] | ||
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===={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}==== | ===={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}==== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
In [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]], [[Shu]]'s rival {{GDZ|Masatoshi}} has a Meowth. Masatoshi's Meowth is talented at playing the {{wp|shamisen}}, a Japanese stringed instrument. | In [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]], [[Shu]]'s rival {{GDZ|Masatoshi}} has a Meowth. Masatoshi's Meowth is talented at playing the {{wp|shamisen}}, a Japanese stringed instrument. | ||
===In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga=== | |||
Multiple Meowth appeared in ''[[PNA1|The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries]]''. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} borrowed a Meowth from [[Blaine]]. It is | {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} borrowed a Meowth from [[Blaine]]. It is unknown if Red kept it or returned it to him. | ||
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth which first appeared in ''[[PM019|The No. 1 Pokémon!!]]''. It later evolved into a Persian and [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Meowth. | {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth, which first appeared in ''[[PM019|The No. 1 Pokémon!!]]''. It later [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Persian and [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Meowth. | ||
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth | {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth, which often assists [[Giovanni's Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan|his Hitmons]]. | ||
A Meowth appeared in [[PMDP60]]. | A Meowth appeared in [[PMDP60]]. | ||
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Meowth (Japanese: ニャース Nyarth) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Persian starting at level 28. It also has a Gigantamax form.
In Alola, Meowth has a regional variant that is Dark-type. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high friendship. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it evolves into Alolan Persian starting at level 28.
Biology
Meowth is a small, feline Pokémon with cream-colored fur that turns brown at the tips of its hind paws and tail. Its ovoid head features four prominent whiskers, wide eyes with slit pupils, two pointed teeth in the upper jaw, and a gold koban coin embedded in its forehead. Its ears are black with brown interiors and are flanked with an additional pair of long whiskers. Meowth is a quadruped with the ability to walk on its hind legs; while the games always depict Meowth on two legs, the anime states that Meowth normally walks on all fours. It can freely manipulate its claws, retracting them when it wants to move silently. The tip of its tail curls tightly.
Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects and has the unique ability to produce coins using Pay Day. Being nocturnal, it is known to wander about city streets at night and pick up anything that sparkles, including loose change. Upon finding a sparkling object, its eyes will glitter and the coin on its forehead will shine brightly. It shares this intrigue with Murkrow, with whom it often fights with for objects and prey. Meowth is a playful but fickle Pokémon with the capacity for human-like intelligence. At least one member of the species teaching itself how to speak. Meowth tends to live in urban areas.
Meowth was introduced to Alola as a gift to royalty.[1] The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish, prideful, and cunning Alolan Meowth. Alolan Meowth will turn hysterical if its coin or pride are besmirched. When the monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and eventually grew as common in Alola as anywhere else. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes.
As Gigantamax Mewoth, it has become larger and longer in size. The body extends from lower half to the shoulder. The gold coin gains a symbol. Meowth's eyes changes to bright glowing gold. The tail grows long as well with the end of it tips extending. Three red clouds surrounds below the shoulders. The giant coin emits a lot of Gigantamax power that surrounds the area with a golden gleam. Its desire for shiny objects increases to the point it will cause damage to skyscraper windows and exterior walls for the sake of sharpening its claws[2].
Gigantamax Mewoth is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Gold Rush.
In the anime
Major appearances
Team Rocket's Meowth
Meowth is one of the two main Pokémon in the series (the other being Pikachu). Meowth is a member of Team Rocket, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can speak human language. His first appearance was in Pokémon Emergency!, which also marked the species' debut.
His background story, including another female Meowth named Meowzie, was told in Go West Young Meowth.
Meowzie
Meowzie is the main reason behind Meowth's ability to talk and walk on two legs. He fell in love with her when he was still a stray Pokémon on the streets of Hollywood.
Tyson's Meowth
Tyson's Meowth debuted in Like a Meowth to a Flame and made further appearances throughout the Ever Grande Conference arc. This Meowth was dressed up like Puss in Boots, giving it the nickname "Meowth in Boots".
Matori's Meowth
An Alolan Meowth appeared in Acting True to Form!. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at the Team Rocket HQ after stealing the trio's money to buy an airline ticket to Kanto. At the Team Rocket HQ, it became an assistant to Matori.
Other
A Meowth appeared in The Purr-fect Hero, where it was revealed to have saved Timmy from a Beedrill in a flashback. For most of the episode, Timmy believed Meowth was the same Meowth that had saved him. However, this was proven wrong when the real Meowth appeared to save Timmy again.
A Meowth appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it was cloned from Team Rocket's Meowth. It was the only cloned Pokémon who didn't join its brethren in battling their progenitors. Unlike Team Rocket's Meowth, this Meowth is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was learned behavior. Meowth reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.
A gang of Meowth living on the streets of Hollywood appeared in Go West Young Meowth. Team Rocket's Meowth was revealed to be a former member, while his love interest Meowzie currently is one.
Over 100 years ago, The Black Arachnid had a Meowth as seen in Spinarak Attack.
Multiple Alolan Meowth appeared inside Nanu's house in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, where they robbed Team Rocket of their food. They appeared again in Tough Guy Trials!, where Nanu made Ash play with them while he went off somewhere else; and Guiding an Awakening!.
Minor appearances
Ash used a Meowth during the Pokémon League entrance exam in The Ultimate Test. The Meowth was defeated by the instructor's Vaporeon.
A Meowth appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action! as an actor in one of Elijah's movies, where it was sized up to appear larger.
A Meowth appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as one of Mew's transformations.
A giant Meowth appeared in The Island of Illusions! as one of Zoroark's illusions.
A Mirror World Meowth briefly appeared at the end of The Cave of Mirrors! as a member of Mirror Team Rocket.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appeared in Ash & Pikachu.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu along with his teammates Jessie and James. He first appears in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
In Days of Gloom and Glory, an unnamed Meowth based on Meowzie appears. Like the anime, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak human language "creepy". In the manga, however, she has at least one kitten, which she captures in a stolen Poké Ball in order to protect it from an impending flood.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Cent
Meowth debuted in a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escaped from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Meowth appeared in a flashback in The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), when the Pokémon Fan Club President explained the move Pay Day, the species' signature move.
A Meowth appeared as one of Sham's Pokémon, which attacked Green and Silver while they were escaping from Masked Man's compound, as seen in a flashback from The Escape. Sham's Meowth later presumably evolved into one of her three Persian.
A Meowth appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Multiple Meowth were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Cleaning Up Grimer.
In The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, during a flashback, three Alolan Meowth were shown under the care of Sun's great-grandfather. In the present day, Sun was shown with one of these Meowth, nicknamed Cent, using him to defeat two Team Skull Grunts with Pay Day. A Meowth also appeared with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger.
An Alolan Meowth appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
In Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, Shu's rival Masatoshi has a Meowth. Masatoshi's Meowth is talented at playing the shamisen, a Japanese stringed instrument.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
Multiple Meowth appeared in The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Red borrowed a Meowth from Blaine. It is unknown if Red kept it or returned it to him.
Green owns a Meowth, which first appeared in The No. 1 Pokémon!!. It later evolved into a Persian and devolved back into Meowth.
Giovanni owns a Meowth, which often assists his Hitmons.
A Meowth appeared in PMDP60.
In the TCG
- Main article: Meowth (TCG)
In the TFG
One Meowth figure has been released.
Other appearances
Pokémon Snap
Multiple Meowth can be found during the Beach level. These Meowth are prone to accident and injury, as Pidgey is easily provoked to use Gust on them. Snap can also knock Meowth off a rock, making it fall to the ground.
Super Smash Bros.
Meowth appears as a Poké Ball summon. It attacks opponents with Pay Day.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Meowth appears as a random trophy. Meowth's trophy in this game is based on the anime ending theme Meowth's Party.
Trophy information
"This... is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe, scattering invitations to other Pokémon insisting they come to "Meowth's Party." At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world!''
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, attacking opponents with Pay Day. However, it instead faces one direction rather than attacking from all sides.
Trophy Information
"A Scratch Cat Pokémon. It's one of the most famous Pokémon and very fond of things that glitter--the gold medallion on its head could be seen as an indicator of this infatuation. There are many Pokémon that resemble cats, but Meowth is the only one that can use Pay Day to receive coins at the end of battle. It evolves into Persian."
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, with its abilities unchanged from Brawl.
Trophy information
NA: "Meowth is a Normal-type, Scratch Cat Pokémon who absolutely loves anything shiny. It's a creature of the night, and it's not unusual to discover a Meowth and a Murkrow fighting over their finds. Meowth's attack Pay Day can deal a ton of damage if an opponent gets caught in it. How purrfect!"
PAL: "Meowth, a Normal-type Pokémon, loves round, shiny things. It runs around at night, hunting for little treasures and trinkets, but often ends up getting into fights with Murkrow about who'll get to keep them. Watch out for Meowth's Pay Day attack. If it catches you from behind, it can be purralysingly pawerful!"
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Meowth appears in a bonus stage that is accessible from the Blue Table. The player must hit the Meowth and get it to drop gold coins which must be collected.
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FRLG | Egg Pokémon Present Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 21 to April 4, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | PokéPark Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 18 to May 8, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
DPPt | Yukina's Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 21 | December 9 to 22, 2008 |
DPPt | Pokémon Center Meowth | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 20 to April 12, 2009 |
B2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Japanese | Japan Wi-Fi |
15 | December 7, 2012 to January 10, 2013 |
B2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Korean | Wi-Fi | 15 | May 10 to June 9, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Team Rocket Meowth | Italian | Italy | 15 | July 13 to 14, 2013 |
XYORAS | Happy Meal Meowth | PAL region | Online | 20 | August 20, 2016 to February 28, 2017 |
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Diamond | Pearl | Quick Claw (5%) | |
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HeartGold | SoulSilver | Quick Claw (5%) | |
Events* | Glitter Mail (100%) | Amulet Coin (100%) | |
Smoke Ball (100%) |
Alolan Meowth
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Stats
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
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Alolan Meowth
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36 - 95 | 67 - 185 | |
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
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By breeding
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By tutoring
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TCG-only moves
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Beat Up | Meowth M (Movie Random Pack 17) |
Double Kick | Meowth (Supreme Victors 114) |
Side game data
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Alolan Meowth
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Evolution
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Level 28 → |
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+ Level up with high friendship → Level 28PE |
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Trivia
- Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Meowth as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Meowth on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
- In the Pokémon anime episode Go West, Young Meowth, it was stated that Meowth of Team Rocket had to learn and practice standing on his hind legs like a human, implying that Meowth as a species are not naturally able to stand on their hind legs. However, almost all sprites in the games and the Pokédex in the anime depict it standing on its hind legs, suggesting Meowth has the natural ability to walk on two legs. Tyson's Meowth is also able to walk on two legs, seemingly naturally.
- Meowth is the first Pokémon in the Pokémon anime to talk.
- Meowth's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 052.
- Alolan Meowth has the lowest base Attack of all Dark-type Pokémon.
Origin
Meowth seems to be based upon the Japanese legend of the 招き猫 Maneki-neko, also known as the lucky cat or beckoning cat. According to one legend, a cat raised its paw to welcome a lord and saved his life when a lightning bolt hit the spot where he had been standing. Maneki-neko are often used as charms in restaurants and shops to bring customers fortune and good luck. Statues of the cat are usually depicted holding a koban, an ancient coin used in Japan, like the one on Meowth's head. Its Japanese species name also suggests it is based on a Bakeneko.
Name origin
Meowth may be a combination of meow (the sound a cat makes) and wealth, alluding to the Maneki-neko's capacity to bring good fortune. The -th may also be borrowed from Nyarth, as both meow and nyā are onomatopoeia of a cat's cry.
Nyarth may be a combination of ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes) and the switched sounds of シャム Shamu (Siam, former name of Thailand), becoming ミャス Myasu. Siam relates to a cat breed, the Siamese, which in turn relates to Meowth's evolution, Persian, and the Persian cat breed.
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