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gender=Male<ref>Confirmed in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''.</ref>|
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In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', Meowth fell in love with a girl named [[Cassandra]] after she nursed him back to health. Meowth later tried to repay her by helping her {{p|Paras}} evolve. He, along with Arbok and Weezing, faked losing against Paras to fire it up. This boost in confidence allowed it to defeat [[Ash's Charmeleon]], though the Flame Pokémon went out of control and attacked the trio before he could be stopped. Meowth later asked Cassandra to become the company mascot, but was rejected when {{OBP|Lacy|EP044|her grandmother}} found a Persian to take the role.
In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', Meowth fell in love with a girl named [[Cassandra]] after she nursed him back to health. Meowth later tried to repay her by helping her {{p|Paras}} evolve. He, along with Arbok and Weezing, faked losing against Paras to fire it up. This boost in confidence allowed it to defeat [[Ash's Charmeleon]], though the Flame Pokémon went out of control and attacked the trio before he could be stopped. Meowth later asked Cassandra to become the company mascot, but was rejected when {{OBP|Lacy|EP044|her grandmother}} found a Persian to take the role.


In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth bonded with Ash's [[Egg]] after the trio stole it. Ash and his friends later find them and fight for it, and during the squabble the egg hatches into a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Unable to decide who should raise it, Meowth, Ash, Misty, and Brock decide to battle for it. Meowth's first match was against [[Brock's Onix]], which Meowth was able to defeat by dumping buckets of water onto the Rock Snake Pokémon. Brock called him out for cheating, which Meowth countered by claiming it was his right to be a protective parent unhindered. He later battled Ash's Pikachu, which was cut short by one Thunderbolt from Pikachu. Meowth, charred to a crisp and sobbing, had to be dragged away by Jessie and James. In the end, Togepi chose to stay with Misty.
In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth bonded with Ash's {{pkmn|Egg}} after the trio stole it. Ash and his friends later find them and fight for it, and during the squabble the egg hatches into a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Unable to decide who should raise it, Meowth, Ash, Misty, and Brock decide to battle for it. Meowth's first match was against [[Brock's Onix]], which Meowth was able to defeat by dumping buckets of water onto the Rock Snake Pokémon. Brock called him out for cheating, which Meowth countered by claiming it was his right to be a protective parent unhindered. He later battled Ash's Pikachu, which was cut short by one Thunderbolt from Pikachu. Meowth, charred to a crisp and sobbing, had to be dragged away by Jessie and James. In the end, Togepi chose to stay with Misty.
[[File:Meowth defeating leader Persian.png|thumb|left|220px|The Persian leader being defeated by Meowth]]
[[File:Meowth defeating leader Persian.png|thumb|left|220px|The Persian leader being defeated by Meowth]]
Jessie used Meowth during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', though his lack of battle skills made him fairly useless.
Jessie used Meowth during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', though his lack of battle skills made him fairly useless.


In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James attempted another ploy to kidnap Pikachu, but ended up with a boy named {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}. Realizing they could trick the kid, Jessie and James put on an act to look like they wanted to hurt Timmy. Meowth "stopped them" with Fury Swipes and ran back to the school with Timmy where Pikachu waited. The plan backfired, however, when Meowth accidently spoke in front of Misty, forcing him to flee.
In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James attempted another ploy to kidnap Pikachu, but ended up with a boy named {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}. Realizing they could trick the kid, Jessie and James put on an act to look like they wanted to hurt Timmy. Meowth "stopped them" with Fury Swipes and ran back to the school with Timmy where Pikachu waited. The plan backfired, however, when Meowth accidentally spoke in front of Misty, forcing him to flee.


In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent blasting off.
In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent blasting off.
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Meowth dressed up as a {{p|Sunflora}} for the first time in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'', where he entered the [[Sunflora Festival]]. He repeated the costume in ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', where he and Jessie entered the [[Grass Tournament]]. He did surprisingly well against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] with his Fury Swipes, but ended up being eliminated when his disguise was shredded by {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
Meowth dressed up as a {{p|Sunflora}} for the first time in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'', where he entered the [[Sunflora Festival]]. He repeated the costume in ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', where he and Jessie entered the [[Grass Tournament]]. He did surprisingly well against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] with his Fury Swipes, but ended up being eliminated when his disguise was shredded by {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Team Rocket Disguise EP135.png|thumb|220px|Meowth dressed as a Sunflora]]
[[File:Team Rocket Disguise EP135.png|thumb|220px|Meowth dressed as a Sunflora]]
In ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]'', Team Rocket first tried using Meowth as bait for a newly-evolved {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Granbull}} so they could collect a reward from the Granbull's owner, [[Madame Muchmoney]]. This failed, and they subsequently used a Meowth-shaped mecha for their next attempt. Through a misunderstanding over Meowth trying to release Granbull from the mecha's tail, Team Rocket were mistakenly assumed to have tricked Madame Muchmoney. When Team Rocket was blasted off following a battle between the mecha and Granbull, Granbull returned home and no longer followed Meowth.
In ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]'', Team Rocket first tried using Meowth as bait for a newly evolved {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Granbull}} so they could collect a reward from the Granbull's owner, [[Madame Muchmoney]]. This failed, and they subsequently used a Meowth-shaped mecha for their next attempt. Through a misunderstanding over Meowth trying to release Granbull from the mecha's tail, Team Rocket were mistakenly assumed to have tricked Madame Muchmoney. When Team Rocket was blasted off following a battle between the mecha and Granbull, Granbull returned home and no longer followed Meowth.


In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', Meowth met [[Simon]], a man who claimed to be able to speak with Pokémon. Although uncertain of his abilities when he failed to understand his conversation with Pikachu, he later came to respect his talent and helped save him when he was kidnapped by the [[Phony Pokémon interpreters]]. Later, Meowth staged a fake talking Pokémon encounter with Simon in order to encourage him to continue his operation.  
In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', Meowth met [[Simon]], a man who claimed to be able to speak with Pokémon. Although uncertain of his abilities when he failed to understand his conversation with Pikachu, he later came to respect his talent and helped save him when he was kidnapped by the [[Phony Pokémon interpreters]]. Later, Meowth staged a fake talking Pokémon encounter with Simon in order to encourage him to continue his operation.


In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an encounter with Ash and his friends. He ended up being taken to a Pokémon oasis, where he was treated by a {{p|Miltank}}. When Jessie and James later arrived, Meowth pleaded with them to leave, as the oasis did not welcome humans. Meowth convinced Team Rocket's Pokémon to not attack and tried his best to free Miltank after it was caught in a net by James, but was restrained by his teammates. Thankfully, Ash's Pokémon were able to stop Jessie and James and send them blasting off.
In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an encounter with Ash and his friends. He ended up being taken to a Pokémon oasis, where he was treated by a {{p|Miltank}}. When Jessie and James later arrived, Meowth pleaded with them to leave, as the oasis did not welcome humans. Meowth convinced Team Rocket's Pokémon to not attack and tried his best to free Miltank after it was caught in a net by James, but was restrained by his teammates. Thankfully, Ash's Pokémon were able to stop Jessie and James and send them blasting off.
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======Hoenn======
======Hoenn======
[[File:Boss fantasy EP104.png|thumb|220px|left|One of Meowth's boss fantasies]]
[[File:Boss fantasy EP104.png|thumb|220px|left|One of Meowth's boss fantasies]]
The trio continued to follow Ash to [[Hoenn]]. It was during this tome that Meowth also started having frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.
The trio continued to follow Ash to [[Hoenn]]. It was during this time that Meowth also started having frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.


In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Team Rocket took on [[Rico]], a [[Pokémon poacher]] who had captured a herd of {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in [[Petalburg Woods]]. Eventually, James and Jessie reluctantly ordered Weezing and Arbok to stay in the wild and guard the young Ekans and Koffing while they and Meowth stalled for time by battling Rico's {{p|Tyranitar}}.
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Team Rocket took on [[Rico]], a [[Pokémon poacher]] who had captured a herd of {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in [[Petalburg Woods]]. Eventually, James and Jessie reluctantly ordered Weezing and Arbok to stay in the wild and guard the young Ekans and Koffing while they and Meowth stalled for time by battling Rico's {{p|Tyranitar}}.
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In ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'', Meowth overheard [[Edna]]'s tragic backstory and how she lost her husband, {{OBP|Jonathan|AG157}}, in the past. He headed to the train station where she last saw him to think it over and in the process ran into {{an|May}}. Her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} then found Edna's lost locket. The locket emitted a mysterious light and enveloped the three. They soon realized they'd been transported [[Time travel|back in time]] to when Edna's husband was about to make his departure. Working together, they delayed the train long enough for Edna to catch up to Jonathan and stop him from leaving. They then returned to the present, and due to their actions, found the couple living happily together.
In ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'', Meowth overheard [[Edna]]'s tragic backstory and how she lost her husband, {{OBP|Jonathan|AG157}}, in the past. He headed to the train station where she last saw him to think it over and in the process ran into {{an|May}}. Her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} then found Edna's lost locket. The locket emitted a mysterious light and enveloped the three. They soon realized they'd been transported [[Time travel|back in time]] to when Edna's husband was about to make his departure. Working together, they delayed the train long enough for Edna to catch up to Jonathan and stop him from leaving. They then returned to the present, and due to their actions, found the couple living happily together.


In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Meowth entered [[Potpourri Island]]'s [[Pokémon Orienteering]] with Jessie. The duo had trouble finding the checkpoints and decided to drop out of the competition. They planned on letting James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} collect the five stamps, thinking James would share the sample of [[Berry|fruit]] prize with them. To assure James's victory, they dug several pitfall traps throughout the island so as to slow down the other contestants. When James was declared the winner, they were certain they would get to eat some fruit. However, James was more interested in the Pokémon Teamwork Medal and he agreed to donate the fruit after [[Nurse Joy]] asked him to, much to thier disappointment.
In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Meowth entered [[Potpourri Island]]'s [[Pokémon Orienteering]] with Jessie. The duo had trouble finding the checkpoints and decided to drop out of the competition. They planned on letting James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} collect the five stamps, thinking James would share the sample of [[Berry|fruit]] prize with them. To assure James's victory, they dug several pitfall traps throughout the island so as to slow down the other contestants. When James was declared the winner, they were certain they would get to eat some fruit. However, James was more interested in the Pokémon Teamwork Medal and he agreed to donate the fruit after [[Nurse Joy]] asked him to, much to their disappointment.
[[File:AG176.png|thumb|220px|Meowth's temporary separation from Team Rocket]]
[[File:AG176.png|thumb|220px|Meowth's temporary separation from Team Rocket]]
In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', Meowth, along with Mime Jr., Pikachu, and [[Brock's Bonsly]], were blasted off after an encounter with Ash and his friends. After landing somewhere in the nearby town, the group was chased by three men in black suits. Escaping them a few times, they stumbled upon a casting crew, where it was revealed that a Bonsly and Mime Jr. had gone missing from the set. With no other choice, the {{OBP|Director|AG165}} decided to cast the two. Jessie and James, having found Meowth, interrupted the filming, causing a fight to break out. Mime Jr. and Bonsly attacked each other, and the battle was captured by the camera. The strange turn of events ended up satisfying the Director, who wrapped up the filming.
In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', Meowth, along with Mime Jr., Pikachu, and [[Brock's Bonsly]], were blasted off after an encounter with Ash and his friends. After landing somewhere in the nearby town, the group was chased by three men in black suits. Escaping them a few times, they stumbled upon a casting crew, where it was revealed that a Bonsly and Mime Jr. had gone missing from the set. With no other choice, the {{OBP|Director|AG165}} decided to cast the two. Jessie and James, having found Meowth, interrupted the filming, causing a fight to break out. Mime Jr. and Bonsly attacked each other, and the battle was captured by the camera. The strange turn of events ended up satisfying the Director, who wrapped up the filming.
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In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].
In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].


In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Meowth and Jessie entered in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. During the event, Meowth was seen dressed as a {{p|Weavile}}, earning him perfect marks. In the second round Meowth noticed the prize, an [[Egg]], was unguarded, and he and Jessie abandon the competition to steal it, greatly upset James.
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Meowth and Jessie entered in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. During the event, Meowth was seen dressed as a {{p|Weavile}}, earning him perfect marks. In the second round, Meowth noticed the prize, an {{pkmn|Egg}}, was unguarded, and he and Jessie abandon the competition to steal it, greatly upsetting James.


The trio were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''.  Team Rocket successfully made the theft, framing [[Nando]] in the process, but ultimately failed to get away with the orb.
The trio were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''.  Team Rocket successfully made the theft, framing [[Nando]] in the process, but ultimately failed to get away with the orb.
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In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', the trio argued with Butch and Cassidy over who would steal a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Their constant bickering made it easy for Ash and his friends to save the Heavyweight Pokémon.
In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', the trio argued with Butch and Cassidy over who would steal a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Their constant bickering made it easy for Ash and his friends to save the Heavyweight Pokémon.


In ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'', Jessie and James dressed Meowth up in a {{p|Croagunk}} costume and entered him in the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]]. Meowth was thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges went wild for his appearance. In the brick-breaking contest, Meowth charged the pile of bricks, but  since he couldn't learn {{m|Brick Break}}, the only thing he broke was his paw. Out of the festival, the trio settled for stealing the Croagunk. They were stopped by [[Nurse Joy]]'s Croagunk, Chrissy.
In ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'', Jessie and James dressed Meowth up in a {{p|Croagunk}} costume and entered him in the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]]. Meowth was thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges went wild for his appearance. In the brick-breaking contest, Meowth charged the pile of bricks, but since he couldn't learn {{m|Brick Break}}, the only thing he broke was his paw. Out of the festival, the trio settled for stealing the Croagunk. They were stopped by [[Nurse Joy]]'s Croagunk, Chrissy.
[[File:Meowth noodles.png|thumb|220px|Working at Christoher's ramen shop]]
[[File:Meowth noodles.png|thumb|220px|Working at Christopher's ramen shop]]
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an explosion and landed with Pikachu. Devising a plan to later kidnap him, he told Pikachu he no longer wanted to be with Team Rocket and wanted to instead travel with the twerps. Pikachu remained suspicious, which forced Meowth to run from Jessie and James when he found them. As the ruse continued, Meowth started to consider actually leaving and, following a suggestion to become a television personality, headed to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get in contact with [[Sinnoh Now]] host [[Rhonda]]. Along the way, however, the group falls into one of Team Rocket's pitfall traps. As the two groups battled, Meowth remembered his times with his friends and attacked [[Barry's Empoleon]] with Fury Swipes, claiming his heart always belonged to Team Rocket.
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an explosion and landed with Pikachu. Devising a plan to later kidnap him, he told Pikachu he no longer wanted to be with Team Rocket and wanted to instead travel with the twerps. Pikachu remained suspicious, which forced Meowth to run from Jessie and James when he found them. As the ruse continued, Meowth started to consider leaving and, following a suggestion to become a television personality, headed to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get in contact with [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}}. Along the way, however, the group falls into one of Team Rocket's pitfall traps. As the two groups battled, Meowth remembered his times with his friends and attacked [[Barry's Empoleon]] with Fury Swipes, claiming his heart always belonged to Team Rocket.


In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', {{OBP|Christopher|DP117}}, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth use {{m|Fury Swipes}} to slice dough in order to make ramen and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.
In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', {{OBP|Christopher|DP117}}, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth use {{m|Fury Swipes}} to slice dough to make ramen and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.
[[File:Jessilina and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth in the Lilypad Contest]]
[[File:Jessilina and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth in the Lilypad Contest]]
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Jessie and Meowth were competing against another {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Marowak}}. Although Jessie complained that Marowak's [[Thick Club]] would put her and Meowth at a huge disadvantage, the match continued. However, they were immediately disqualified from the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], because Meowth accidentally sliced the ball with his Fury Swipes, instead of hitting it.
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Jessie and Meowth were competing against another {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Marowak}}. Although Jessie complained that Marowak's [[Thick Club]] would put her and Meowth at a huge disadvantage, the match continued. However, they were immediately disqualified from the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], because Meowth accidentally sliced the ball with his Fury Swipes, instead of hitting it.
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In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised himself as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', was used during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], where he used his talent for slicing ramen noodles. The two then gave the [[Contest Judge|judges]] the ramen to taste, which was declared to be of excellent quality. The performance was impressive enough to advance Jessilina to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Upon seeing the appeal on [[Television|TV]], Christopher became very proud.
In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised himself as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', was used during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], where he used his talent for slicing ramen noodles. The two then gave the [[Contest Judge|judges]] the ramen to taste, which was declared to be of excellent quality. The performance was impressive enough to advance Jessilina to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Upon seeing the appeal on [[Television|TV]], Christopher became very proud.


Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''. Determined to stay with his love, he convinced his teammates to steal it, which backfired when the two decided to send it to Giovanni. Late at night, Meowth left a note saying he resigned and was leaving to start a new life with Glameow. He took Glameow away by boat, hoping to woo it, but the cat remained skeptical of Meowth's intentions. The next day, Meowth was found by his former team and the twerps, who were determined to take Glameow away from him. Using his "Fury Swipes of love", Meowth defeated several of the group's Pokémon. However, after [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}} managed to hit Glameow, it evolved into {{p|Purugly}}. Along with becoming much larger, Purugly developed a bossy personality and started to order Meowth about, as well as squishing him with its larger body. Meowth, in shock, lost interest in Purugly and was quickly defeated. He then allowed Purugly to return to [[Mamie|its Trainer]].
Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''. Determined to stay with his love, he convinced his teammates to steal it, which backfired when the two decided to send it to Giovanni. Late at night, Meowth left a note saying he resigned and was leaving to start a new life with Glameow. He took Glameow away by boat, hoping to woo it, but the cat remained skeptical of Meowth's intentions. The next day, Meowth was found by his former team and the twerps, who were determined to take Glameow away from him. Using his "Fury Swipes of Love", Meowth defeated several of the group's Pokémon. However, after [[James's Carnivine]] managed to hit Glameow with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, it evolved into {{p|Purugly}}. Along with becoming much larger, Purugly developed a bossy personality and started to order Meowth about, as well as squishing him with its larger body. Meowth, in shock, lost interest in Purugly and was quickly defeated. He then allowed Purugly to return to [[Mamie|its Trainer]].


=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
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Meowth, Jessie, and James were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. In Unova, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before, using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated better battling skills, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pidove}}'s {{m|Gust}}, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.
Meowth, Jessie, and James were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. In Unova, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before, using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated better battling skills, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pidove}}'s {{m|Gust}}, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.


The trio completed multiple missions for Giovanni in the early episodes of this series, with their first mission coming in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. After arriving in [[Striaton City]], Giovanni ordered them to visit a former laboratory located at the nearby [[Dreamyard]], where they were tasked to take control of the area’s mysterious ‘Future Energy'. [[BW006|They arrive]] and assemble a machine to collect data to be sent back to headquarters, though the machine ended up alerting Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] of their plan. The machine is destroyed, but not before they transmitted the data back to HQ for analysis.
The trio completed multiple missions for Giovanni in the early episodes of this series, with their first mission coming in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. After arriving in [[Striaton City]], Giovanni ordered them to visit a former laboratory located at the nearby [[Dreamyard]], where they were tasked to take control of the area's mysterious ‘Future Energy'. [[BW006|They arrive]] and assemble a machine to collect data to be sent back to headquarters, though the machine ended up alerting Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] of their plan. The machine is destroyed, but not before they transmitted the data back to HQ for analysis.


In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'', Giovanni instructed the trio to head to the [[Desert Resort]] and meet up with another Team Rocket agent to investigate a [[Meteonite|meteorite fragment]] located there. [[BW010|Upon arriving]] at the meetup location, the trio were surrounded by the police. As Officer Jenny prepared to arrest them, the agent-[[Pierce]]-arrived and rescued them. As they escaped, Pierce handed a briefcase to James with vital information.
In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'', Giovanni instructed the trio to head to the [[Desert Resort]] and meet up with another Team Rocket agent to investigate a [[Meteonite|meteorite fragment]] located there. [[BW010|Upon arriving]] at the meetup location, the trio were surrounded by the police. As Officer Jenny prepared to arrest them, the agent-[[Pierce]]-arrived and rescued them. As they escaped, Pierce handed a briefcase to James with vital information.
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In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', they located the Meteonite in the Desert Resort. This would be their final mission from Giovanni, and after this they were advised to act on their own in the best interest of Team Rocket. The three decided to focus on what they do best-trying to capture Ash's Pikachu.
In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', they located the Meteonite in the Desert Resort. This would be their final mission from Giovanni, and after this they were advised to act on their own in the best interest of Team Rocket. The three decided to focus on what they do best-trying to capture Ash's Pikachu.
[[File:Iris catching Meowth attempt.png|thumb|250px|Meowth almost getting caught by Iris]]
[[File:Iris catching Meowth attempt.png|thumb|250px|Meowth almost getting caught by Iris]]
In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the next episode, ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', Meowth was found injured by Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest.  
In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the next episode, ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', Meowth was found injured by Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest.


Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless. Ever since, it seems to have become a running gag that he ends up in a Poké Ball at one point in an episode, as Iris tried twice (one of which was because Meowth didn't want a {{p|Purrloin}} to get caught), and by {{OBP|Cliff|BW046}}. However, in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'', it was revealed that Meowth's being fired was fake and all just one of Team Rocket's schemes to steal all the Pokémon from Nimbasa City's Pokémon Center.
Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless. Ever since, it seems to have become a running gag that he ends up in a Poké Ball at one point in an episode, as Iris tried twice (one of which was because Meowth didn't want a {{p|Purrloin}} to get caught), and by {{OBP|Cliff|BW046}}. However, in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'', it was revealed that Meowth's being fired was fake and all just one of Team Rocket's schemes to steal all the Pokémon from Nimbasa City's Pokémon Center.
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In ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]'', the trio were given a mission by Dr. Zager to obtain a [[Cover Fossil]] inside [[Twist Mountain]], which would be used to open a time gate to steal countless [[Fossil]] Pokémon from the past.  Once they stole one from [[Ferris]], they retreated to Dr. Zager's helicopter. The Cover Fossil was successfully revived into a {{p|Tirtouga}}, but it escaped from the group. Team Rocket chased it down-where it evolved into a {{p|Carracosta}}-and held it down in front of the Time Gate. As they were about to pass through the gate, Ash and his friends arrived to stop them. This, along with Carracosta from the past, forced Team Rocket to flee emptyhanded.
In ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]'', the trio were given a mission by Dr. Zager to obtain a [[Cover Fossil]] inside [[Twist Mountain]], which would be used to open a time gate to steal countless [[Fossil]] Pokémon from the past.  Once they stole one from [[Ferris]], they retreated to Dr. Zager's helicopter. The Cover Fossil was successfully revived into a {{p|Tirtouga}}, but it escaped from the group. Team Rocket chased it down-where it evolved into a {{p|Carracosta}}-and held it down in front of the Time Gate. As they were about to pass through the gate, Ash and his friends arrived to stop them. This, along with Carracosta from the past, forced Team Rocket to flee emptyhanded.


The trio reappeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'', where they tried to capture a {{an|Meloetta}} for a future job: Operation  
The trio reappeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'', where they tried to capture a {{an|Meloetta}} for a future job: Operation
Tempest. The plan continued in ''[[BW095| All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', where they were able to injure Meloetta before it was found by Ash and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', the operation began in full, with the trio capturing Ash, Pikachu, and Meloetta and bringing them to the [[Abyssal Ruins]].
Tempest. The plan continued in ''[[BW085| All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', where they were able to injure Meloetta before it was found by Ash and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', the operation began in full, with the trio capturing Ash, Pikachu, and Meloetta and bringing them to the [[Abyssal Ruins]].


Once there, Giovanni used Meloetta's song to summon the [[Reveal Glass]] and the Forces of Nature. During the battle, Giovanni possessed by the Reveal Glass, and Meowth, Jessie, and James jumped in and removed him from its influence. He then ordered a full retreat from the Unova region, with the trio joining him.
Once there, Giovanni used Meloetta's song to summon the [[Reveal Glass]] and the Forces of Nature. During the battle, Giovanni possessed by the Reveal Glass, and Meowth, Jessie, and James jumped in and removed him from its influence. He then ordered a full retreat from the Unova region, with the trio joining him.
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======Decolore Islands======
======Decolore Islands======
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James, getting stuck with Pikachu, [[Ash's Oshawott]], and [[Iris's Axew]]. During their journey to find their friends, Meowth formed a connection with the three, and upon returning to their seperate groups, Meowth was unable to join in Jessie and James's attack due to the bonds he formed.
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James, getting stuck with Pikachu, [[Ash's Oshawott]], and [[Iris's Axew]]. During their journey to find their friends, Meowth formed a connection with the three, and upon returning to their separate groups, Meowth was unable to join in Jessie and James's attack due to the bonds he formed.


In ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'', Meowth, disguised as a {{p|Dewott}}, entered the [[Scalchop King Competition]]. He was able to make it through a few rounds before his costume was destroyed and he was eliminated.
In ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'', Meowth, disguised as a {{p|Dewott}}, entered the [[Scalchop King Competition]]. He was able to make it through a few rounds before his costume was destroyed and he was eliminated.
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In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', the trio, upon learning about [[Z-Move]]s, began their search for a [[Z-Ring]]. They discovered a [[Darkinium Z]] in a nest of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, led by a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Raticate, and attempted to retrieve it. However, they were intercepted by members of [[Team Skull]], who were after the same Z-Crystal. Ultimately, after a clash with the other team, and with the Totem Pokémon, the trio obtained the Z-Crystal for themselves.
In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', the trio, upon learning about [[Z-Move]]s, began their search for a [[Z-Ring]]. They discovered a [[Darkinium Z]] in a nest of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, led by a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Raticate, and attempted to retrieve it. However, they were intercepted by members of [[Team Skull]], who were after the same Z-Crystal. Ultimately, after a clash with the other team, and with the Totem Pokémon, the trio obtained the Z-Crystal for themselves.


Meowth competed in the in [[Charjabug race]] in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''. He hid inside a fake {{p|Charjabug}} racer, making it past the first pit stop before accidently getting ejected and disqualified. In ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]'', he competed in the [[Vikavolt race]] and captured the competing {{p|Vikavolt}} in a net. [[Horacio]] had his {{p|Vikavolt}} destroy Meowth's mecha with {{m|Charge Beam}}, with Bewear coming to the rescue moments later.
Meowth competed in the in [[Charjabug race]] in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''. He hid inside a fake {{p|Charjabug}} racer, making it past the first pit stop before accidentally getting ejected and disqualified. In ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]'', he competed in the [[Vikavolt race]] and captured the competing {{p|Vikavolt}} in a net. [[Horacio]] had his {{p|Vikavolt}} destroy Meowth's mecha with {{m|Charge Beam}}, with Bewear coming to the rescue moments later.


In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have flown to Kanto as per orders from the headquarters. At the airport, the trio noticed {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} meet up with Ash and his classmates, and after eavesdropping on the group's conversation, decided to steal Pokémon off of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to present them to Giovanni. However, their attempt to steal the group's Pokémon was thwarted, and they were carried back to Alola by Bewear in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have flown to Kanto as per orders from the headquarters. At the airport, the trio noticed {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} meet up with Ash and his classmates, and after eavesdropping on the group's conversation, decided to steal Pokémon off of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to present them to Giovanni. However, their attempt to steal the group's Pokémon was thwarted, and they were carried back to Alola by Bewear in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.
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In ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', Giovanni informed the trio that he wanted them to send Bewear to him, as they had earlier stated they had caught her. They attempted to catch her before realizing it would be impossible, after which Matorni and her Meowth appeared demanding the Strong Arm Pokémon. They managed to stall by promising other strong Pokémon-namely those belonging to Ash and his friends and [[Grandpa Forest]]. Both attempts failed, and Matori settled for taking {{p|Stufful}}. Unable to let their friend be taken, the trio tricked Matori into taking Meowth disgused as Stufful. When the ruse was discovered, Matori's Meowth attacked, which summoned Bewear to the rescue.
In ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', Giovanni informed the trio that he wanted them to send Bewear to him, as they had earlier stated they had caught her. They attempted to catch her before realizing it would be impossible, after which Matorni and her Meowth appeared demanding the Strong Arm Pokémon. They managed to stall by promising other strong Pokémon-namely those belonging to Ash and his friends and [[Grandpa Forest]]. Both attempts failed, and Matori settled for taking {{p|Stufful}}. Unable to let their friend be taken, the trio tricked Matori into taking Meowth disgused as Stufful. When the ruse was discovered, Matori's Meowth attacked, which summoned Bewear to the rescue.


In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Team Rocket received a call from HQ to return to headquarters. Unable to believe Mimikyu and Mareanie would be happy there, they released the two Pokémon before returning to Kanto.  
In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Team Rocket received a call from HQ to return to headquarters. Unable to believe Mimikyu and Mareanie would be happy there, they released the two Pokémon before returning to Kanto.


=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Giovanni ordered Meowth, Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet to steal strong and rare Pokémon for the organization and make Team Rocket known and feared across the world. He then promised to deliver them a new secret weapon meant to help them achieve these objectives: The [[Rocket Prize Master]]. They used it for the first time against Ash and [[Goh]], receiving a {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the powerful Pokémon, they lost to Ash's Pikachu.  
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Giovanni ordered Meowth, Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet to steal strong and rare Pokémon for the organization and make Team Rocket known and feared across the world. He then promised to deliver them a new secret weapon meant to help them achieve these objectives: The [[Rocket Prize Master]]. They used it for the first time against Ash and [[Goh]], receiving a {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the powerful Pokémon, they lost to Ash's Pikachu.


Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]].
Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]].
[[File:Team Rocket Kublock Ditto.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket encouraging Ditto]]
[[File:Team Rocket Kublock Ditto.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket encouraging Ditto]]
In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a movie-star {{p|Ditto}} who'd run away due to its inability to properly {{m|Transform}} and its [[Kublock|Trainer's]] short temper. Deciding to make Ditto a new member of Team Rocket, the group worked to teach Ditto to control its nerves and transform properly. After learning that Ditto was needed back, however, Team Rocket pretended they'd kidnapped Ditto to cover up the fact it ran away. The trio provoked Ash and Pikachu to blast them off, and with that Ditto was returned to the studio.
In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a movie-star {{p|Ditto}} who'd run away due to its inability to properly {{m|Transform}} and its [[Kublock|Trainer]]'s short temper. Deciding to make Ditto a new member of Team Rocket, the group worked to teach Ditto to control its nerves and transform properly. After learning that Ditto was needed back, however, Team Rocket pretended they'd kidnapped Ditto to cover up the fact it ran away. The trio provoked Ash and Pikachu to blast them off, and with that Ditto was returned to the studio.


In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered to go on vacation to the [[Resort Area]] in [[Sinnoh]]. However, the reward was a ploy by Matori and her agents, who planned to steal many Pokémon from the Resort Area. After overhearing her insulting them, the four decided to get their revenge by helping Ash and Goh free the Pokémon. The subsequent battle quickly turned against Matori and her unit, and when [[Officer Jenny]] arrived, they retreated.
In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered to go on vacation to the [[Resort Area]] in [[Sinnoh]]. However, the reward was a ploy by Matori and her agents, who planned to steal many Pokémon from the Resort Area. After overhearing her insulting them, the four decided to get their revenge by helping Ash and Goh free the Pokémon. The subsequent battle quickly turned against Matori and her unit, and when [[Officer Jenny]] arrived, they retreated.
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In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered by Giovanni to recruit new members for Team Rocket. They figured radio was the best method, and as a result started a new late-night radio show. However, after their first episode, they discovered not a single person tuned in to listen. The second episode went no better, and as a result they gave the show a major overhaul. Through many changes, Team Rocket's radio program started to become more and more popular, but along the way they forgot about the goal of recruitment. They were later scolded by Giovanni for this, though they occasionally did the show for fun.
In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered by Giovanni to recruit new members for Team Rocket. They figured radio was the best method, and as a result started a new late-night radio show. However, after their first episode, they discovered not a single person tuned in to listen. The second episode went no better, and as a result they gave the show a major overhaul. Through many changes, Team Rocket's radio program started to become more and more popular, but along the way they forgot about the goal of recruitment. They were later scolded by Giovanni for this, though they occasionally did the show for fun.
In ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'', Meowth briefly travels alongside Jessie and James to the [[Paldea]] region.
[[File:JN145.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket with all of their current Pokémon]]
In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James reunited with Team Rocket's Pokémon that had been residing at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Realizing the potential of such a large group, the team hatched a scheme to isolate Ash's Pikachu and capture him. Meowth was one of the many Pokémon that waited at the end of the trap, where he ambushed an isolated Pikachu. Despite their efforts, however, Pikachu was able to evade capture, and a wild {{an|Latias}} that had been following Ash intervened and sent the evil group blasting off. Upset over the failure, the trio decided it was time to go their separate ways.
In ''[[JN146|Ash and Latios]]'', he returned to the headquarters and gained a job working in the cafeteria, though the work was harder than he imagined. He [[JN147|later]] snuck out to try and steal Pikachu once again, where he unexpectedly ran into Jessie and James, who had gotten the same idea. Tired of working at the cafeteria, the Team Rocket trio rekindled their friendship and decided to work together once more. They launched their attack, snatching Pikachu in a net and reciting their motto to celebrate their reunion. [[Ash's Pidgeot]] came to Ash and Pikachu's rescue, and Pikachu delivered the usual blast-off Thunderbolt. Despite failing once again, the Team Rocket trio were happy to be together again and vowed to never give up on chasing after Pikachu as a team as they disappeared into the distance.


====Personality and characteristics====
====Personality and characteristics====
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During ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', Meowth developed a bond with {{AP|Litten}}. In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth was brought to tears when Litten explained its past. His concern for Litten grew in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', when {{an|Stoutland}} began to grow ill before disappearing, and he even informed Ash that he had better protect Litten. Following Stoutland's disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, knowing that it was for the best even though it meant they were enemies. Encountering {{p|Torracat}} for the first time since Litten evolved during ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', Meowth seemed to be excited by its evolution.
During ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', Meowth developed a bond with {{AP|Litten}}. In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth was brought to tears when Litten explained its past. His concern for Litten grew in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', when {{an|Stoutland}} began to grow ill before disappearing, and he even informed Ash that he had better protect Litten. Following Stoutland's disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, knowing that it was for the best even though it meant they were enemies. Encountering {{p|Torracat}} for the first time since Litten evolved during ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', Meowth seemed to be excited by its evolution.
===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Gigantamax]]''
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====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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===''I Choose You!'', ''The Power of Us'', and ''Secrets of the Jungle''===
===''I Choose You!'', ''The Power of Us'', ''Secrets of the Jungle'', and ''Distant Blue Sky!''===
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{{incomplete|section|2=Expansion of role in M20, full role in M21, M23, and JNS05}}
[[File:Team Rocket trio M21.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'']]
[[File:Team Rocket trio M21.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'']]
Meowth appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. He first appeared in disguise with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in a Pokémon Center, being wanted for stealing Pokémon. When a Trainer who had just battled an {{p|Entei}} hurried inside the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket eavesdropped on the conversation and decided to hunt for Entei themselves. While looking for Entei in the forest, they were blasted off by a raging {{p|Onix}}.
Meowth appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. He first appeared in disguise with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in a Pokémon Center, being wanted for stealing Pokémon. When a Trainer who had just battled an {{p|Entei}} hurried inside the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket eavesdropped on the conversation and decided to hunt for Entei themselves. While looking for Entei in the forest, they were blasted off by a raging {{p|Onix}}.
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|da=Peter Zhelder
|nl=Jan Nonhof ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]])<br>Bas Keijzer ([[AG093]]-[[BW048]], [[BW062]]-[[BW097]], [[M08]]-[[M14]])<br>Fred Meijer ([[BW056]]-[[BW060]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M16]]-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|nl=Jan Nonhof ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]])<br>Bas Keijzer ([[AG093]]-[[BW048]], [[BW062]]-[[BW097]], [[M08]]-[[M14]])<br>Fred Meijer ([[BW056]]-[[BW060]], [[BW109]]-[[JN147]], [[M16]]-[[M23]])<br>Unknown Voice Actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fi=Pauli Virta ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[Pikachu short]]s, [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Mika Ala-Panula ([[M04]])<br>Arto Nieminen ([[AG093]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fi=Pauli Virta ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[Pikachu short]]s, [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Mika Ala-Panula ([[M04]])<br>Arto Nieminen ([[AG093]]-[[JN147]], [[M10]]-[[M23]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]; [[M01]]-[[M05]], [[M07]])<br>Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-present)<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M06]])
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]; [[M01]]-[[M05]], [[M07]])<br>Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-[[SM092]])<br>Didier Colfs ([[SM093]]-[[JN147]])<br>Patrick Pellegrin ([[M06]])
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος ''Haris Grigoropoulos''
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος ''Haris Grigoropoulos''
|he=יוסי צברי ''Yossi Tzabari'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP121]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[PK01]], [[PK04]], [[PK07]]) <br>ירון מלאכי ''Yaron Malachi'' ([[EP122]]-[[EP262]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M04]])<br>עידו מוסרי ''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}'' ([[EP263]]-[[AG096]])<br>יואב נאמן ''Yoav Ne'eman'' ([[AG097]]-[[AG145]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>דור סרוגו ''Dor Srogo'' ([[AG146]]-present, [[M12]])
|he=יוסי צברי ''Yossi Tzabari'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP121]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[PK01]], [[PK04]], [[PK07]]) <br>ירון מלאכי ''Yaron Malachi'' ([[EP122]]-[[EP262]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M04]])<br>עידו מוסרי ''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}'' ([[EP263]]-[[AG096]])<br>יואב נאמן ''Yoav Ne'eman'' ([[AG097]]-[[AG145]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])<br>דור סרוגו ''Dor Srogo'' ([[AG146]]-[[JN147]], [[M12]])
|hi=दमनदीप सिंह बग्गन ''Damandeep Singh Baggan'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] and [[S02]])<br>संदीप कर्णिक ''Sandeep Karnik'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S03]] to [[S14]])<br>सौम्य दान ''{{wp|Saumya Daan}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hi=दमनदीप सिंह बग्गन ''Damandeep Singh Baggan'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] and [[S02]])<br>संदीप कर्णिक ''Sandeep Karnik'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S03]] to [[S14]])<br>सौम्य दान ''{{wp|Saumya Daan}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hu=Péter Minárovics<br>Péter Szokol (Advanced saga-present)<br>Szabolcs Sesztak ([[M03]])
|hu=Péter Minárovics<br>Péter Szokol (Advanced saga-present)<br>Szabolcs Sesztak ([[M03]])
|is=Sturla Sighvatsson ([[M03]])<br>Hallgrímur Ólafsson ([[M05]])
|is=Sturla Sighvatsson ([[M03]])<br>Hallgrímur Ólafsson ([[M05]])
|id=Agung (Kanto saga)<br>Jack Hamzah (Johto saga-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]] & [[M16]], Indosiar dub)<br>Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[DP160]]-[[DP161]], [[M11]])<br>Salman Pranata (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', Disney dub)<br>Wiwiek Supadmi (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[XY001]]-[[XY093]])<br>Leni Marlina (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'')<br>Hari Suseno (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''-''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'')<br>Jajang Noerjaman ([[M22]])
|id=Agung (Kanto saga)<br>Jack Hamzah (Johto saga-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]] & [[M16]], Indosiar dub)<br>Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[DP160]]-[[DP161]], [[M11]])<br>Salman Pranata (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', Disney dub)<br>Wiwiek Supadmi (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[XY001]]-[[XY093]])<br>Leni Marlina (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'')<br>Hari Suseno (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''-''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'')<br>Jajang Noerjaman ([[M22]])
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[M01]]-[[M05]])<br>Pietro Ubaldi ([[AG041]]-present, [[M06]]-present, {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP002]]-[[EP157]])
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[M01]]-[[M05]])<br>Pietro Ubaldi ([[AG041]]-[[JN147]], [[M06]]-[[M23]], {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP002]]-[[EP157]])
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weonhyeong'' ([[original series]], all original {{pkmn|movie}}s up to [[M09]])<br>박지훈 ''Park Jihoon'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'')<br>오인성 ''Oh Inseong'' (later ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' - present, and all redubbed movies)
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weonhyeong'' ([[original series]], all original {{pkmn|movie}}s up to [[M09]])<br>박지훈 ''Park Jihoon'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'')<br>오인성 ''Oh Inseong'' (later ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' - present, and all redubbed movies)
|no=Tommy Karlsen Sandrum
|no=Tommy Karlsen Sandrum
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies)<br>Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies)<br>Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP002]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-[[XY093]], [[M01]], [[M06]]-[[M18]])<br>Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], [[M04]]-[[M05]])<br>Márcio Simões ([[M02]]-[[M03]])<br>Sérgio Stern ([[XY094]]-[[SM146]], [[M19]]-[[M22]])<br>Gustavo Berriel ([[JN003]]-present, [[M23]]-present)
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP002]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-[[XY093]], [[M01]], [[M06]]-[[M18]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub)<br>Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], [[M04]]-[[M05]])<br>Márcio Simões ([[M02]]-[[M03]])<br>Sérgio Stern ([[XY094]]-[[SM146]], [[M19]]-[[M22]])<br>Gustavo Berriel ([[JN003]]-[[JN147]], [[M23]])<br>Unknown voice actor ([[M06]] third dub)
|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], [[M01]]-[[M04]])<br>Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Rui de Sá ([[Pokémon Live!]])<br>Tiago Castro ([[M07]])<br>Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]])<br>Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-present)
|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], [[M01]]-[[M04]])<br>Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Rui de Sá ([[Pokémon Live!]])<br>Tiago Castro ([[M07]])<br>Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]])<br>Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-[[JN147]], [[M10]]-[[M23]])
|ro=Sebastian Lupu
|ro=Sebastian Lupu
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitry Zavatskiy'' and Анатолий Зиновенко ''Anatoly Zinovenko'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP105]])<br>Ярослав Агикян ''Yaroslav Agikyan'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Александр Гаврилин ''Alexander Gavrilin'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]])<br>Дмитрий Филимонов ''Dmitry Filimonov'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-present; [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-present)
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitry Zavatskiy'' and Анатолий Зиновенко ''Anatoly Zinovenko'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP105]])<br>Ярослав Агикян ''Yaroslav Agikyan'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Александр Гаврилин ''Alexander Gavrilin'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]])<br>Дмитрий Филимонов ''Dmitry Filimonov'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-[[JN147]]; [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-[[M23]])
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez<br>Gabriel Cobayassi ([[M04]]-[[M05]])
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez<br>Gabriel Cobayassi ([[M04]]-[[M05]])
|es_eu=José Escobosa<br>Mario Arenas ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_eu=José Escobosa<br>Mario Arenas ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|sv=Linus Wahlgren ([[S11]])<br>Sebastian Karlsson ([[S23]])
|sv=Linus Wahlgren ([[S11]])<br>Sebastian Karlsson ([[S23]])
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai''<br>อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantakul'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai''<br>อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantakul'' ([[DP054]]-[[JN147]])
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu<br>Fatih Özkul ([[SM001]]-present)<br>Ziya Kürküt ([[M03]])<br>İlham Erdoğan ([[M05]])
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu<br>Fatih Özkul ([[SM001]]-[[JN147]])<br>Ziya Kürküt ([[M03]])<br>İlham Erdoğan ([[M05]])
|vi=Thái Minh Vũ ([[BW001]]-[[BW097]], [[M22]])<br>Nguyễn Anh Tuấn ([[EP002]]-[[EP080]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M19]]-present)<br>Nguyễn Kim Anh ([[M10]]-[[M18]])
|vi=Thái Minh Vũ ([[BW001]]-[[BW097]], [[M22]])<br>Nguyễn Anh Tuấn ([[EP002]]-[[EP080]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M19]]-present)<br>Nguyễn Kim Anh ([[M10]]-[[M18]])
}}
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====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Team Rocket's Meowth was distributed via Wi-Fi from December 7, 2012 to January 10, 2013 for [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Japanese]] players of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.
Team Rocket's Meowth was distributed via Wi-Fi from December 7, 2012, to January 10, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Japanese]] players of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.


Team Rocket's Meowth was again distributed via Wi-Fi from May 10 to June 9, 2013 for [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Korean]] players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.
Team Rocket's Meowth was again distributed via Wi-Fi from May 10 to June 9, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Korean]] players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.


Team Rocket's Meowth was also distributed in [[List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Italy]] as part of the [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Pokémon Day]] event held at the {{wp|Mirabilandia (Italy)|Mirabilandia}} amusement park. It was available from July 13 to 14, 2013.
Team Rocket's Meowth was also distributed in [[List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Italy]] as part of the [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Pokémon Day]] event held at the {{wp|Mirabilandia (Italy)|Mirabilandia}} amusement park. It was available from July 13 to 14, 2013.
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====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. Upon beating the [[Team Rocket trio]], the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Meowth.


=====As an opponent=====
=====As an opponent=====
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===Merchandise===
===Merchandise===
====20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case====
====20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case====
The final item released during the XY BREAK Era, and the XY Era as a whole, was the '''20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case''' (Japanese: '''20周年記念 ロケット団スペシャルケース'''). This item could only be purchased from the Pokémon Center Online as part of a make to order run, with each case costing ¥12,000 plus tax. The reservation period began on November 3, 2016 and closed after December 18, 2016. Cases began shipping to customers from mid-February 2017. Each case is made of high-quality plastic and includes a handle and clasps to secure it when closed. Inside are molded high-density foam inserts that contain the case's 2 exclusive {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} promotional cards, [[Team Rocket]]-themed Deck Case, set of 64 sleeves, and metal {{TCG|coin}}.
The final item released during the XY BREAK Era, and the XY Era as a whole, was the '''20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case''' (Japanese: '''20周年記念 ロケット団スペシャルケース'''). This item could only be purchased from the Pokémon Center Online as part of a make to order run, with each case costing ¥12,000 plus tax. The reservation period began on November 3, 2016, and closed after December 18, 2016. Cases began shipping to customers from mid-February 2017. Each case is made of high-quality plastic and includes a handle and clasps to secure it when closed. Inside are molded high-density foam inserts that contain the case's 2 exclusive {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} promotional cards, [[Team Rocket]]-themed Deck Case, set of 64 sleeves, and metal {{TCG|coin}}.


'''Product images:'''
'''Product images:'''
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====SM10b accessories====
====SM10b accessories====
April 26, 2019 saw the release of {{TCG|Sky Legend}}, the second subset associated with the {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion, as well as the {{TCG|Great Detective Pikachu}} subset, promoting the {{movie|Detective Pikachu}} movie that premiered in Japan the following Friday. A variety of merchandise featuring artwork based on the two subsets was available to purchase from the same day, as were many other items in anticipation of {{wp|Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week}}, traditionally a busy shopping period and longer in 2019 than usual due to the {{wp|2019 Japanese imperial transition|Japanese imperial transition}}.
April 26, 2019 saw the release of {{TCG|Sky Legend}}, the second subset associated with the {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion, as well as the {{TCG|Great Detective Pikachu}} subset, promoting {{DetPikMov}} that premiered in Japan the following Friday. A variety of merchandise featuring artwork based on the two subsets was available to purchase from the same day, as were many other items in anticipation of {{wp|Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week}}, traditionally a busy shopping period and longer in 2019 than usual due to the {{wp|2019 Japanese imperial transition|Japanese imperial transition}}.


'''Deck cases:''' Each deck case comes with 2 organizational dividers and can store up to 180 cards.
'''Deck cases:''' Each deck case comes with 2 organizational dividers and can store up to 180 cards.
:The '''Team Rocket Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース ロケット団''') features a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of the [[Team Rocket]] trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth. This deck case was limited to Pokémon Centers.
:The '''Team Rocket Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース ロケット団''') features a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of the [[Team Rocket]] trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth. This deck case was limited to Pokémon Centers.


'''Playmats:''' Each single-player playmat is made from a resilient rubber-like material. All playmats available from April 26, 2019 were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
'''Playmats:''' Each single-player playmat is made from a resilient rubber-like material. All playmats available from April 26, 2019, were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:The '''Team Rocket Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ハーフプレイマット ロケット団''') features [[Team Rocket]] members [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth against a space-themed backdrop containing planets and galaxies.
:The '''Team Rocket Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ハーフプレイマット ロケット団''') features [[Team Rocket]] members [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth against a space-themed backdrop containing planets and galaxies.


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[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|220px|Meowth without his koban]]
[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|220px|Meowth without his koban]]
* Meowth is the first [[talking Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}. He is also one of the few talking Pokémon that do not do so telepathically.
* Meowth is the first [[talking Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}. He is also one of the few talking Pokémon that do not do so telepathically.
* While Meowth is able to interpret most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} speech, he cannot understand the "space talk" spoken by some [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] like the {{an|Deoxys}} featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', as well as [[Ash's Poipole]].
* While Meowth is able to interpret most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} speech, he cannot understand the "space talk" spoken by some [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] like the {{an|Deoxys}} featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', as well as [[Ultra Beast]]s like [[Ash's Poipole]].
* Meowth claims that he is unable to learn {{m|Pay Day}} as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have "used up all [his] smarts" doing so.
* Meowth claims that he is unable to learn {{m|Pay Day}} as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have "used up all [his] smarts" doing so.
* In the English dub, Meowth refers to his {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} as a charm.
* In the English dub, Meowth refers to his {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} as a charm.
* {{p|Sunflora}} is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in the anime, using the disguise seven times.
* {{p|Sunflora}} is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in the anime, using the disguise seven times.
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', he wanted a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the Egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Meowth has suggested that he and his teammates go into the water in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and again in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'', while in episodes like ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]'', he prominently remains swimming in the sea without showing any displeasure. However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', and ''[[HS09|Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1)]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', he wanted a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the Egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Meowth has suggested that he and his teammates go into the water in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and again in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'', while in episodes like ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]'', he prominently remains swimming in the sea without showing any displeasure. However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', and ''[[HS09|Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1)]]'', he hates water like a cat.
* Meowth is the only known Pokémon to have been a [[Gym Leader]], briefly sharing the title with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' after they had to fill in for {{an|Giovanni}}.
* Meowth is the only known Pokémon to have been a [[Gym Leader]], briefly sharing the title with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' after they had to fill in for {{an|Giovanni}}.
* In the Japanese version, Meowth will still say at least part of his name as a verbal tic, a common trait in anime. The same occurs in the early episodes of the dub, but it is far less frequent, and eventually scrapped altogether except when reciting the {{motto}}.
* Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth has appeared in the most episodes out of any Pokémon in the anime, at 1008 main series episodes.
* In the original Japanese version of the anime, Meowth ends almost all of his sentences with "ニャー (nya)", which is the Japanese equivalent to "meow", the onomatopoeia for the sound cats make (such verbal tics are a common trait in anime). This gag was initially incorporated into the {{pmin|the United States|English}} [[dub]], but far less often, and it was eventually scrapped altogether (although it is sometimes present when Meowth recites the {{motto}}).
* For [[DP022]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Meowth. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about him: 「ピカチュウに いつかはかちたい ニャースかな」 ''"Wanting to beat Pikachu someday, is that {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}?"''.
* For [[DP022]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Meowth. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about him: 「ピカチュウに いつかはかちたい ニャースかな」 ''"Wanting to beat Pikachu someday, is that {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}?"''.


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{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}}<br>
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{{Project Anime notice|no}}


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