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Meowth is a small, {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{wp|Koban (coin)|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 almost always depict Meowth on two legs, the [[EP070|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 a small, {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{wp|Koban (coin)|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 almost always depict Meowth on two legs, the [[EP070|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 its [[signature move]], {{m|Pay Day}}. Meowth and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Pay Day by leveling up. 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 {{p|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, with at least {{MTR|one member}} of the species teaching itself how to speak. Meowth tends to live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}.
Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects and has the unique ability to produce coins using its [[signature move]], {{m|Pay Day}}. Meowth and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Pay Day by leveling up. 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 {{p|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, with at least {{MTR|one member}} of the species teaching itself how to speak. Meowth tends to live in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Meowth is known to sleep with the coins it collects.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref>


===Forms===
===Forms===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Matori Meowth and Meowth.png|thumb|left|250px|Kantonian Meowth and {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Meowth in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
====={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}=====
Meowth is a member of {{TRT}}, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can [[talking Pokémon|speak human language]]. His first appearance was in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. His [[Gigantamax]] form debuted in ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]''.
=====[[Meowzie]]=====
Meowzie is the main reason behind {{MTR}}'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]]=====
{{ho|Tyson}}'s Meowth debuted in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' and made further appearances throughout the [[Ever Grande Conference]] arc. This Meowth was dressed up like {{wp|Puss in Boots (fairy tale)|Puss in Boots}}, giving it the nickname "Meowth in Boots".
=====[[Matori's Meowth]]=====
An {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth appeared in ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]''. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at the {{an|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=====
[[File:Galarian Meowth anime.png|thumb|250px|Galarian Meowth in the anime]]
In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', a Meowth saved {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}} from a {{p|Beedrill}} in the past. For most of the episode, Timmy believed {{MTR}} was the same Meowth that had saved him. However, this was proven wrong when the real Meowth appeared to save Timmy again.
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Meowth 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]]''.
''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' featured a gang of Meowth living on the streets of [[Hollywood]]. Team Rocket's Meowth was revealed to be a former member, while his love interest [[Meowzie]] currently is one.
In ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'', [[The Black Arachnid]] had a Meowth over 100 years ago.
In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth live with [[Nanu]] in his house. They robbed Team Rocket of their food. In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Nanu made Ash play with the Meowth while he went off somewhere else. They reappeared in ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'' and ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'' as a member of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]].
In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', [[Butch]] was revealed to own a Meowth, which lives with him at the bakery he works in after leaving [[Team Rocket]].
{{rf|Galarian}} Meowth debuted in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]''. A pair of them, led by a {{p|Perrserker}}, were living in [[Wyndon]] and causing trouble by stealing food from people and Pokémon.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', {{Ash}} used a Meowth during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]]. It was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Vaporeon}}.
In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Meowth was an actor in one of [[Elijah]]'s movies. It was sized up to appear {{pkmn2|giant|larger}}.
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Meowth.
In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a giant Meowth was one of {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|illusion}}s.
At the end of ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', a [[Mirror World]] Meowth was a member of [[Mirror Team Rocket]].
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', three Meowth were followers of a Persian.
A Meowth appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN061|Searching for Service with a Smile!]]''.
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Meowth appeared during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG109|Meowth|Ash's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. Meowth loves to roam at night to gather coins and other objects that sparkle, but it spends most of the daylight hours sleeping.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It sleeps a lot during the daytime and during the nighttime becomes active, moving around its territory.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP014|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. When it sees round objects, it plays and loses track of time.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM062|Meowth|Rotom Pokédex|Meowth, Alola Form. The Scratch Cat Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Meowth are not native to the [[Alola]] [[region]], but people brought them here. Eventually, their appearance changed to what we now see. They are prideful and cunning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Meowth|Ash's Rotom Phone|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. When Meowth encounters something shiny, the charm on its forehead gleams.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN127|Meowth|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone|Meowth, {{rf|Galarian|Form}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Galarian Meowth TW.png|thumb|250px|Galarian Meowth in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', a {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth was at a café.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Meowth briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Sham Meowth Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
Meowth appeared in [[Ash & Pikachu]].
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
Meowth appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He first appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.
In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', an unnamed Meowth based on [[Meowzie]] appears. Like the anime, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak the 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.
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
As Meowth has appeared in every movie to date, he has appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Meowth appeared in [[PMDP60]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Sun Cent.png|thumb|170px|Alolan Meowth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gigantamax Meowth Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Gigantamax Meowth in Pokémon Adventures]]
{{main|Cent}}
Meowth debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
A Meowth appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS056|The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)]]'', when the Pokémon Fan Club President explained the move {{m|Pay Day}}, the species' [[signature move]].
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Meowth was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Meowth appeared as one of [[Sham]]'s Pokémon, which attacked {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}} while they were escaping from [[Masked Man]]'s compound, as seen in a flashback from ''[[PS268|The Escape]]''. Sham's Meowth later presumably evolved into one of her three Persian.
Multiple Meowth were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS403|Cleaning Up Grimer]]''.
In ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', during a flashback, three {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth were shown under the care of {{adv|Sun}}'s [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]]. In the present day, Sun was shown with one of these Meowth, [[nickname]]d Cent, using him to defeat two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s with Pay Day. A Meowth also appeared with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger.
An Alolan Meowth appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.
A [[Gigantamax]]ed Meowth appeared in [[PASS41]], being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Gigantamax.
[[File:Masatoshi Meowth GDZ.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]]]
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Meowth appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.
{{GDZ|Masatoshi}} has a Meowth, which debuted in [[GDZ18]]. It is talented at playing the {{wp|shamisen}}, a Japanese stringed instrument that was once made using cat hide.
===Pokémon Horizon===
A Trainer's {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth appeared in ''[[HOR02|The Power of Teamwork]]''.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
Meowth debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Meowth appeared in ''[[PNA1|The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Meowth appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s.
{{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|Red|Pocket Monsters}} borrowed a Meowth from [[Blaine]] in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''. It is unknown if Red kept it or returned it to him.
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth, which often assists [[Giovanni's Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan|his Hitmons]], as first seen in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[PM049|Fighting Over Otoshidama!!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Meowth (TCG)}}
==In the TFG==
One Meowth figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Meowth|11}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon Snap]]===
Multiple Meowth can be found during the [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]] level. These Meowth are prone to accident and injury, as {{p|Pidgey}} is easily provoked to use {{m|Gust}} on them. Snap can also knock Meowth off a rock, making it fall to the ground.
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Meowth appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It attacks opponents with {{m|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]]''.
[[File:SSBB Meowth.png|thumb|200px|Meowth using Pay Day in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
====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 {{m|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]]===
[[File:Meowth SSB4.png|thumb|left|240px|Meowth in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, with its abilities unchanged from ''Brawl''.
[[File:Meowth 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Meowth trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Meowth also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
====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. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=045|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=052|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=052}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=045|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=052|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=052}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Meowth}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Meowth}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=182|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=182|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It loves to collect shiny things. If it's in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It loves to collect shiny things. If it's in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn't get along with Galarian Meowth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn't get along with Galarian Meowth.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Meowth}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Meowth}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It's accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it's very picky about food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it's very picky about food.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Deeply proud and keenly smart, this Pokémon moves with cunning during battle and relentlessly attacks enemies' weak points.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Deeply proud and keenly smart, this Pokémon moves with cunning during battle and relentlessly attacks enemies' weak points.}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Meowth}}
{{Dex/Form|Galarian Meowth}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Living with a savage, seafaring people has toughened this Pokémon's body so much that parts of it have turned to iron.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Living with a savage, seafaring people has toughened this Pokémon's body so much that parts of it have turned to iron.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Darker coins are harder, and harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Darker coins are harder, and harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Meowth}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Meowth}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Its body has grown incredibly long and the coin on its forehead has grown incredibly large—all thanks to Gigantamax power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its body has grown incredibly long and the coin on its forehead has grown incredibly large—all thanks to Gigantamax power.}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie Garden]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie Garden]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie Garden]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie Garden]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|2|v=Let's Go Pikachu}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|2|v=Let's Go Pikachu}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br/>[[In-game trade#Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Trade]] Kantonian Meowth on [[Cinnabar Island]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|24|Kanto}} and {{rtn|25|Kanto}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br/>[[In-game trade#Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Trade]] Kantonian Meowth on [[Cinnabar Island]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Sword and Shield|Trade]] {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth at [[Turffield Stadium]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Gigantamax Meowth|Event]] <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small> <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup> <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>{{rt|4|Galar}} <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small><br>[[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Sword and Shield|Trade]] {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth at [[Turffield Stadium]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Gigantamax Meowth|Event]] <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small> <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.2.0+</sup> <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>{{rt|4|Galar}} <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small><br>[[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{stamina color}}|t={{jump color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Trade]] {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth with Regina on [[Isle of Armor]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Alolan Meowth|Reward]] for finding at least 5 {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Brawlers' Cave/Dens|Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Path to the Peak/Dens|Path to the Peak]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[In-game trade#The Isle of Armor|Trade]] {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth with Regina on [[Isle of Armor]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Alolan Meowth|Reward]] for finding at least 5 {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Brawlers' Cave/Dens|Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Snowslide Slope/Dens|Snowslide Slope]], [[Path to the Peak/Dens|Path to the Peak]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Unobtainable <small>('''Alolan/Galarian Forms''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Unobtainable <small>('''Alolan/Galarian Forms''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ({{t|Flying}} [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera]] [[Type]]) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Meowth|2★}}) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>{{g|HOME}} <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>Gift from [[Salvatore]] <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=East Province: [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ({{t|Flying}} [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera]] [[Type]]) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Meowth|2★}}) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>{{g|HOME}} <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>Gift from [[Salvatore]] <small>('''Galarian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{stellar color}}|t={{blueberry color dark}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[In-game trade#The Indigo Disk|Trade]] with [[Salvatore]] in the [[League Club Room]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[In-game trade#The Indigo Disk|Trade]] with [[Salvatore]] in the [[League Club Room]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area={{OBP|Beach|Snap}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Blue Field]]: [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]], [[Celadon City]], [[Saffron City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Blue Field]]: [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]], [[Celadon City]], [[Saffron City]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=Upgrade binder}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=Upgrade binder}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 9]], [[Secret Storage 18]], Endless Level 22, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 9]], [[Secret Storage 18]], Endless Level 22, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Western Cave]] (B3F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Western Cave]] (B3F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fall City]], [[Dusk Factory]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fall City]], [[Dusk Factory]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], [[Happy Outlook]] (B5F-B15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], [[Happy Outlook]] (B5F-B15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area={{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Happy Outlook]] (B5F-B15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area={{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Happy Outlook]] (B5F-B15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie‎]] <small>(Normal Mode C & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]] <small>(Normal Mode C & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Cavern Zone]], [[Haunted Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|cannot be befriended in the Meeting Place}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Cavern Zone]], [[Haunted Zone]], [[Meeting Place]]{{tt|*|cannot be befriended in the Meeting Place}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Wish Cave]] (20F-22F, 97F-98F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Silver Trench]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Desert Region]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|color={{MD Red color}}|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|area=[[Hero Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Wish Cave]] (20F-22F, 97F-98F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Silver Trench]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Desert Region]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|Research Camp]] (<small>'''Kantonian Form'''</small>)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|Research Camp]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 37]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 633]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#19th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(19th release; '''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Isla Asul|Isla Asul: Stage 37]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 633]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#19th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(19th release; '''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Order #96 (Mix), Complete Gratin a la Pumpkaboo recipe (ReMix) (<small>'''Kantonian Form'''</small>)<br>Meowth Happy 2022 Pack (Welcome 2022; <small>'''Kantonian Form'''</small>)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Meowth}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Egg event]] (''{{DL|Egg event|Meow Meow Meow!}}''): {{sync/player|egg|Meowth}} <small>('''Alolan/Galarian Forms''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area={{mas|Egg Pokémon}} ([[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]]'s; <small>'''Kantonian Form'''</small>)<br>[[Egg event]]: {{DL|Egg event|Meow Meow Meow!}} ({{mas|Egg Pokémon}}; [[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]]'s; <small>'''Alolan and Galarian Form'''</small>)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Order #96 (Mix), Complete Gratin a la Pumpkaboo recipe (ReMix) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Meowth Happy 2022 Pack (Welcome 2022; <small>'''Kantonian Form'''</small>)}}
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=====Galarian Meowth=====
=====Galarian Meowth=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Steel}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth|All|Online|15| June 11 to 18, 2020 |link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Galarian Meowth}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth|All|Online|15| June 11 to 18, 2020 |link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Galarian Meowth}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
====Meowth====
====Meowth====
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. Meowth was available to be traded for in [[My Pokémon Ranch]] only as part of an online event.


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{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Nugget|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Retro Mail|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]];&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
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{{HeldItems/Items1|Pink Scarf|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{heartgold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|gcolor1=FFF|tcolor1={{heartgold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Rare Candy|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]];&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Sitrus Berry|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]];&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Quick Claw|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
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====Gigantamax====
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0052|form1=A|form2=G|form3=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0052|form1=A|form2=G|form3=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|052|Meowth}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|052|Meowth}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Matori Meowth and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|Kantonian Meowth and {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Meowth in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
====={{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}}=====
Meowth is a member of {{TRT}}, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can [[talking Pokémon|speak human language]]. His first appearance was in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', which also marked the species' debut. His [[Gigantamax]] form debuted in ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]''.
=====[[Meowzie]]=====
Meowzie is the main reason behind {{MTR}}'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]]=====
{{ho|Tyson}}'s Meowth debuted in ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]'' and made further appearances throughout the [[Ever Grande Conference]] arc. This Meowth was dressed up like {{wp|Puss in Boots (fairy tale)|Puss in Boots}}, giving it the nickname "Meowth in Boots".
=====[[Matori's Meowth]]=====
An {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth appeared in ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]''. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at the {{an|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=====
[[File:Galarian Meowth anime.png|thumb|250px|Galarian Meowth in the anime]]
In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', a Meowth saved {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}} from a {{p|Beedrill}} in the past. For most of the episode, Timmy believed {{MTR}} was the same Meowth that had saved him. However, this was proven wrong when the real Meowth appeared to save Timmy again.
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Meowth 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]]''.
''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' featured a gang of Meowth living on the streets of [[Hollywood]]. Team Rocket's Meowth was revealed to be a former member, while his love interest [[Meowzie]] currently is one.
In ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'', [[The Black Arachnid]] had a Meowth over 100 years ago.
In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', multiple {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth live with [[Nanu]] in his house. They robbed Team Rocket of their food. In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Nanu made Ash play with the Meowth while he went off somewhere else. They reappeared in ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'' and ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'' as a member of [[Alternate World Team Rocket]].
In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', [[Butch]] was revealed to own a Meowth, which lives with him at the bakery he works in after leaving [[Team Rocket]].
{{rf|Galarian}} Meowth debuted in ''[[JN127|Just a Scone's Throw From Here!]]''. A pair of them, led by a {{p|Perrserker}}, were living in [[Wyndon]] and causing trouble by stealing food from people and Pokémon.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', {{Ash}} used a Meowth during the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]]. It was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Vaporeon}}.
In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Meowth was an actor in one of [[Elijah]]'s movies. It was sized up to appear {{pkmn2|giant|larger}}.
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Meowth.
In ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', a giant Meowth was one of {{p|Zoroark}}'s {{a|illusion}}s.
At the end of ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', a [[Mirror World]] Meowth was a member of [[Mirror Team Rocket]].
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', three Meowth were followers of a Persian.
A Meowth appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN061|Searching for Service with a Smile!]]''.
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', a Meowth appeared during a flashback.
Two Galarian Meowth appeared in [[HZ040]] at [[Manya's house]].
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG109|Meowth|Ash's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. Meowth loves to roam at night to gather coins and other objects that sparkle, but it spends most of the daylight hours sleeping.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It sleeps a lot during the daytime and during the nighttime becomes active, moving around its territory.}}
{{Animedexbody|DP014|Meowth|Dawn's Pokédex|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. When it sees round objects, it plays and loses track of time.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM062|Meowth|Rotom Pokédex|Meowth, Alola Form. The Scratch Cat Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Meowth are not native to the [[Alola]] [[region]], but people brought them here. Eventually, their appearance changed to what we now see. They are prideful and cunning.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN020|Meowth|Ash's Rotom Phone|Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. When Meowth encounters something shiny, the charm on its forehead gleams.}}
{{Animedexbody|JN127|Meowth|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone|Meowth, [[Galarian form]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Galarian Meowth TW.png|thumb|250px|Galarian Meowth in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', a {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth was at a café.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', a Meowth briefly appeared under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}} in [[Ecruteak City]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Sham Meowth Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
Meowth appeared in [[Ash & Pikachu]].
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
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Meowth appears in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He first appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.
In ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'', an unnamed Meowth based on [[Meowzie]] appears. Like the anime, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak the 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.
===Movie adaptations===
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As Meowth has appeared in every movie to date, he has appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Meowth appeared in [[PMDP60]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Sun Cent.png|thumb|170px|Alolan Meowth in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gigantamax Meowth Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Gigantamax Meowth in Pokémon Adventures]]
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Meowth debuted in a cameo in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' as one of the Pokémon that escaped from [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
A Meowth appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS056|The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually)]]'', when the Pokémon Fan Club President explained the move {{m|Pay Day}}, the species' [[signature move]].
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Meowth was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Meowth appeared as one of [[Sham]]'s Pokémon, which attacked {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Silver}} while they were escaping from [[Masked Man]]'s compound, as seen in a flashback from ''[[PS268|The Escape]]''. Sham's Meowth later presumably evolved into one of her three Persian.
Multiple Meowth were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS403|Cleaning Up Grimer]]''.
In ''[[PASM01|The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun]]'', during a flashback, three {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth were shown under the care of {{adv|Sun}}'s [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]]. In the present day, Sun was shown with one of these Meowth, [[nickname]]d Cent, using him to defeat two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s with Pay Day. A Meowth also appeared with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger.
An Alolan Meowth appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.
A [[Gigantamax]]ed Meowth appeared in [[PASS41]], being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Gigantamax.
[[File:Masatoshi Meowth GDZ.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]]]]
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Meowth appeared in a background collage in ''[[GDZ09|Catch the Poliwag!]]''.
{{GDZ|Masatoshi}} has a Meowth, which debuted in [[GDZ18]]. It is talented at playing the {{wp|shamisen}}, a Japanese stringed instrument that was once made using cat hide.
===Pokémon Horizon===
A Trainer's {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth appeared in ''[[HOR02|The Power of Teamwork]]''.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
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Meowth debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Meowth appeared in ''[[PNA1|The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Multiple Meowth appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s.
{{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|Red|Pocket Monsters}} borrowed a Meowth from [[Blaine]] in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''. It is unknown if Red kept it or returned it to him.
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} owns a Meowth, which often assists [[Giovanni's Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan|his Hitmons]], as first seen in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[PM049|Fighting Over Otoshidama!!]]''.
A Meowth appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''.
==In the TCG==
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==In the TFG==
One Meowth figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Meowth|11}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Pokémon Snap]]===
Multiple Meowth can be found during the {{OBP|Beach|Snap}} level. These Meowth are prone to accident and injury, as {{p|Pidgey}} is easily provoked to use {{m|Gust}} on them. Snap can also knock Meowth off a rock, making it fall to the ground.
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Meowth appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. It attacks opponents with {{m|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]]''.
[[File:SSBB Meowth.png|thumb|200px|Meowth using Pay Day in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
====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 {{m|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]]===
[[File:Meowth SSB4.png|thumb|left|240px|Meowth in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, with its abilities unchanged from ''Brawl''.
[[File:Meowth 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Meowth trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Meowth also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
====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. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Meowth (Team Rocket)]]
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