Biology
Meowth is a small, feline Pokémon with cream-colored fur that turns brown at the tips of its hind paws and tail. Its ovoid head features four prominent whiskers, wide eyes with slit pupils, two pointed teeth in the upper jaw, and a gold koban coin embedded in its forehead. Its ears are black with brown interiors and are flanked with an additional pair of long whiskers. Meowth is a quadruped with the ability to walk on its hind legs; while the games always depict Meowth on two legs, the anime states that Meowth normally walks on all fours. It can freely manipulate its claws, retracting them when it wants to move silently. The tip of its tail curls tightly.
Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects and has the unique ability to produce coins using Pay Day. Being nocturnal, it is known to wander about city streets at night and pick up anything that sparkles, including loose change. Upon finding a sparkling object, its eyes will glitter and the coin on its forehead will shine brightly. It shares this intrigue with Murkrow, with whom it often fights with for objects and prey. Meowth is a playful but fickle Pokémon with the capacity for human-like intelligence, with at least one member of the species teaching itself how to speak. Meowth tends to live in urban areas.
Meowth was introduced to Alola as a gift to royalty.[1] The luxurious royal lifestyle soon led to Meowth diverging from its origins and becoming the selfish, prideful, and cunning Alolan Meowth. Alolan Meowth will turn hysterical if its coin or pride are besmirched. When the monarchy fell, the rare Alolan Meowth went feral and eventually grew as common in Alola as anywhere else. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes.
Galarian Meowth has a shaggy, greyish-brown coat resembling a beard, as well as yellow eyes and a toothy grin. Its coin is now black and extremely hard, with the hardest coins being especially valued. The darker the coin is, the more respect it gets from its peers. Galarian Meowth's body has partially turned to iron as a result of many years of living with a race of savage seafarers. Kantonian Meowth and Galarian Meowth don't get along.
As Gigantamax Meowth, it has become larger and longer in size. The body extends from the lower half to the shoulder, while the gold coin gains a symbol. Meowth's eyes change to a glowing gold color. The tail grows long as well, with the end of it tips extending. The tail gets even larger and bumpy when it uses an attack. Three red clouds surround it below the shoulders. The giant coin emits a lot of Gigantamax power that surrounds the area with a golden gleam. Its desire for shiny objects increases to the point where it will cause damage to skyscraper windows and exterior walls for the sake of sharpening its claws.[2] The symbol on Gigantamax Meowth's gold coin is believed to be the key to unlocking the secrets of Dynamax.
Gigantamax Meowth is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Gold Rush.
In the anime
In the main series
Gigantamax Meowth in the anime
Major appearances
Meowth is a member of Team Rocket, and he is unlike ordinary Meowth in that he can speak human language. His first appearance was in Pokémon Emergency!, which also marked the species' debut. His Gigantamax form debuted in Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!.
Meowzie is the main reason behind Meowth's ability to talk and walk on two legs. He fell in love with her when he was still a stray Pokémon on the streets of Hollywood.
Tyson's Meowth debuted in Like a Meowth to a Flame and made further appearances throughout the Ever Grande Conference arc. This Meowth was dressed up like Puss in Boots, giving it the nickname "Meowth in Boots".
An Alolan Meowth appeared in Acting True to Form!. After working with Team Rocket, it later arrived at the Team Rocket HQ after stealing the trio's money to buy an airline ticket to Kanto. At the Team Rocket HQ, it became an assistant to Matori.
Other
In The Purr-fect Hero, a Meowth saved Timmy from a Beedrill in the past. For most of the episode, Timmy believed Meowth was the same Meowth that had saved him. However, this was proven wrong when the real Meowth appeared to save Timmy again.
In 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.
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 Spinarak Attack, The Black Arachnid had a Meowth over 100 years ago.
In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, multiple Alolan Meowth live with Nanu in his house. They robbed Team Rocket of their food. In Tough Guy Trials!, Nanu made Ash play with the Meowth while he went off somewhere else. They reappeared in Guiding an Awakening!.
Minor appearances
In The Ultimate Test, Ash used a Meowth during the Pokémon League entrance exam. It was defeated by the instructor's Vaporeon.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Meowth was an actor in one of Elijah's movies. It was sized up to appear larger.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew transformed into a Meowth.
In The Island of Illusions!, a giant Meowth was one of Zoroark's illusions.
At the end of The Cave of Mirrors!, a Mirror World Meowth was a member of Mirror Team Rocket.
In Dreams Are Made of These!, three Meowth were followers of a Persian.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
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Pokémon
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Entry
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| AG109
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Meowth
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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| DP002
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Meowth
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It sleeps a lot during the daytime and during the nighttime becomes active, moving around its territory.
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Meowth
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. When it sees round objects, it plays and loses track of time.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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| SM062
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Meowth
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Rotom Pokédex
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Meowth, Alola Form. The Scratch Cat Pokémon. A 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.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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| JN020
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Meowth
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Ash's Rotom Phone
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Meowth, the Scratch Cat Pokémon. A Normal type. When Meowth encounters something shiny, the charm on its forehead gleams.
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In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Assistant, a Galarian Meowth was at a café.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appeared in Ash & Pikachu.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu along with his teammates Jessie and James. He first appears in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
In Days of Gloom and Glory, an unnamed Meowth based on Meowzie appears. Like the anime, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak 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.
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
As Meowth has appeared in every movie to date, he has appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth debuted in JNM04.
In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Meowth appeared in PMDP60.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Cent
Meowth debuted in a cameo in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escaped from Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Meowth appeared in a flashback in The Coming of Slowpoke (Eventually), when the Pokémon Fan Club President explained the move Pay Day, the species' signature move.
A Meowth appeared as one of Sham's Pokémon, which attacked Green and Silver while they were escaping from Masked Man's compound, as seen in a flashback from The Escape. Sham's Meowth later presumably evolved into one of her three Persian.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Meowth was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Multiple Meowth were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Cleaning Up Grimer.
In The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, during a flashback, three Alolan Meowth were shown under the care of Sun's great-grandfather. In the present day, Sun was shown with one of these Meowth, nicknamed Cent, using him to defeat two Team Skull Grunts with Pay Day. A Meowth also appeared with a Persian in the book Sun had when he was younger.
An Alolan Meowth appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Meowth appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.
Masatoshi has a Meowth, which debuted in GDZ18. It is talented at playing the shamisen, a Japanese stringed instrument.
In the Pokémon Horizon manga
A Trainer's Alolan Meowth appeared in The Power of Teamwork.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
Multiple Meowth appeared in The White Scroll: Oichi's Worries.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Multiple Meowth appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?, under the ownership of Team Rocket Grunts.
Green owns a Meowth, which first appeared in The No. 1 Pokémon!!. It later evolved into a Persian and devolved back into Meowth.
Red borrowed a Meowth from Blaine in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1). It is unknown if Red kept it or returned it to him.
Giovanni owns a Meowth, which often assists his Hitmons, as first seen in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!.
A Meowth appeared in Fighting Over Otoshidama!!.
A Meowth appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
In the TCGIn the TFG
One Meowth figure has been released.
Other appearances
Multiple Meowth can be found during the Beach level. These Meowth are prone to accident and injury, as Pidgey is easily provoked to use Gust on them. Snap can also knock Meowth off a rock, making it fall to the ground.
Meowth appears as a Poké Ball summon. It attacks opponents with Pay Day.
Meowth appears as a random trophy. Meowth's trophy in this game is based on the anime ending theme Meowth's Party.
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!''
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, attacking opponents with Pay Day. However, it instead faces one direction rather than attacking from all sides.
Trophy Information
"A Scratch Cat Pokémon. It's one of the most famous Pokémon and very fond of things that glitter--the gold medallion on its head could be seen as an indicator of this infatuation. There are many Pokémon that resemble cats, but Meowth is the only one that can use Pay Day to receive coins at the end of battle. It evolves into Persian."
Meowth in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, with its abilities unchanged from Brawl.
Trophy information
NA: "Meowth is a Normal-type, Scratch Cat Pokémon who absolutely loves anything shiny. It's a creature of the night, and it's not unusual to discover a Meowth and a Murkrow fighting over their finds. Meowth's attack Pay Day can deal a ton of damage if an opponent gets caught in it. How purrfect!"
PAL: "Meowth, a Normal-type Pokémon, loves round, shiny things. It runs around at night, hunting for little treasures and trinkets, but often ends up getting into fights with Murkrow about who'll get to keep them. Watch out for Meowth's Pay Day attack. If it catches you from behind, it can be purralysingly pawerful!"
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before. It also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Meowth appears in a bonus stage that is accessible from the Blue Table. The player must hit the Meowth and get it to drop gold coins which must be collected.
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#052
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| Red
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Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
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| Stadium
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Sleeps in the daytime. At night, its eyes glow as it happily collects coins, its favorite things.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#136
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| Gold
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It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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| Silver
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It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
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| Crystal
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It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
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| Stadium 2
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It is fascinated with round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#—
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Kanto
#052
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| Ruby
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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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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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Meowth withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
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| FireRed
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All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
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| LeafGreen
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Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#—
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Johto
#138
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| Diamond
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
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| SoulSilver
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It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
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| Generation V
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Unova
#—
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| Black
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
#—
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Hoenn
#—
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| X
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It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
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| Y
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Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
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| Omega Ruby
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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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| Alpha Sapphire
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| Generation VII
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Alola
SM: #045
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Alola
USUM: #052
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Kanto
#052
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| Sun
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It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
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| Moon
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It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they're both trying to catch.
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| Ultra Sun
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When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
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| Ultra Moon
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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.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop itself from picking them up.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Alolan Meowth
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| Sun
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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.
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| Moon
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When its delicate pride is wounded, or when the gold coin on its forehead is dirtied, it flies into a hysterical rage.
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| Ultra Sun
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It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.
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| Ultra Moon
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A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Highly intelligent and prideful, it's famously difficult to handle–but that's also a reason for its popularity.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Generation VIII
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Galar
#182
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| Sword
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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.
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| Shield
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It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn't get along with Galarian Meowth.
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| Alolan Meowth
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| Sword
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It's accustomed to luxury because it used to live with Alolan royalty. As a result, it's very picky about food.
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| Shield
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Deeply proud and keenly smart, this Pokémon moves with cunning during battle and relentlessly attacks enemies' weak points.
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| Galarian Meowth
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| Sword
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Living with a savage, seafaring people has toughened this Pokémon's body so much that parts of it have turned to iron.
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| Shield
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These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Darker coins are harder, and harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.
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| Gigantamax Meowth
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| Sword
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The pattern that has appeared on its giant coin is thought to be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Dynamax phenomenon.
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| Shield
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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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Sapphire
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| FireRed
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LeafGreen
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| Routes 5, 6, 7, and 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
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| Colosseum
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In events
| Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| FRLG
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Egg Pokémon Present Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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March 21 to April 4, 2004
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| RSEFRLG
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PokéPark Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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March 18 to May 8, 2005
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| RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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January 14 to 29, 2006
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| DPPt
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Yukina's Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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21
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December 9 to 22, 2008
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| DPPt
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Pokémon Center Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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March 20 to April 12, 2009
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| B2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Japanese
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Japan
Wi-Fi
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15
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December 7, 2012 to January 10, 2013
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| B2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Korean
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Wi-Fi
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15
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May 10 to June 9, 2013
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| BWB2W2
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Team Rocket Meowth
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Italian
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Italy
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15
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July 13 to 14, 2013
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| XYORAS
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Happy Meal Meowth
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PAL region
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Online
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20
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August 20, 2016 to February 28, 2017
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| SwSh
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Gigantamax Meowth
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All
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Online
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5
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November 15, 2019 to January 15, 2020
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| SwSh
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Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth
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All
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Online
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15
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June 11 to 18, 2020
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| Games
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Event
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Gigantamax
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| SwSh
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Wild Area News
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Yes
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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May 26, 2020 to June 1, 2020
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Held items
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Stats
Base stats
Meowth
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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| 40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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| 45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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| 35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| 90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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| Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.
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Alolan Meowth
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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| 40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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| 35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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| 35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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| 50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| 90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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| Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Galarian Meowth
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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| 50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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| 65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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| 55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| 40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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| Total: 290
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Meowth
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Alolan Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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Learnset
Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Alolan Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Alolan Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Meowth in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Alolan Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Meowth in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Meowth in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
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Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
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Alolan Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
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Galarian Meowth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
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By transfer from another generation
Meowth
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Alolan Meowth
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meowth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meowth
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Meowth
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Pokémon Ranger
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None
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(Cut ×1)
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Min. exp.: 18
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Max. exp.: 23
| Browser entry R-099
| | Meowth can cut trees down with its claws. It cleverly walks on its hind legs.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
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Friendship Item: Amulet Coin (Beat the Great League)
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★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +20% (1 )
★★★✰✰: +40% (2)
★★★★✰: +100% (5)
★★★★★: +200% (7)
| | Skill: Grants Coins
| | Recovery time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Alolan Meowth
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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Galarian Meowth
Evolution
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Galarian Meowth
Forms
Gigantamax
Sprites
Trivia
- Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Meowth as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Meowth on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
- In Go West, Young Meowth, it was stated that Meowth of Team Rocket had to learn and practice standing on his hind legs like a human, implying that Meowth as a species is not naturally able to stand on their hind legs. However, almost all sprites in the games and the Pokédex in the anime depict it standing on its hind legs, suggesting Meowth has the natural ability to walk on two legs. Tyson's Meowth is also able to walk on two legs, seemingly naturally.
- Meowth is the first Pokémon in the Pokémon anime to talk.
- Meowth's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 052.
- Alolan Meowth has the lowest base Attack of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Meowth is the only known Pokémon to have more than one regional form.
- Incidentally, all 3 forms are weak against Fighting and have an immunity to 1 type.
- Meowth is also the only Pokémon to have both a regional form and Gigantamax form.
- This also makes Meowth the only Pokémon who can Gigantamax in one form, but not in another.
- Meowth may be considered a counterpart of Mankey. Both of them are Generation I Pokémon who evolve into their evolved forms at or above level 28. Meowth is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, Silver, SoulSilver, and Let's Go Eevee!; while Mankey is exclusive to Red, Gold, HeartGold, and Let's Go, Pikachu!. Also, in Black 2 and White 2, Yancy will trade the player a Meowth if the player is male, and Curtis will trade Mankey if the player is female. Additionally, both seem to have a similar color scheme.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Meowth seems to be based upon the Japanese legend of the 招き猫 Maneki-neko, also known as the lucky cat or beckoning cat. According to one legend, a cat raised its paw to welcome a lord and saved his life when a lightning bolt hit the spot where he had been standing. Maneki-neko are often used as charms in restaurants and shops to bring customers fortune and good luck. Statues of the cat are usually depicted holding a koban, an ancient coin used in Japan, like the one on Meowth's head. Meowth's color and pattern suggest that it also draws inspiration from Siamese cats. Its Japanese Pokémon category also suggests it is based on a Bakeneko.
Based on its appearance and Sword Pokédex entry, Galarian Meowth may be based on Norwegian Forest cats, large fluffy cats with beard-like ruffs, with traits of the Vikings that kept the breed's presumed ancestors on their ships.
Name origin
Meowth may be a combination of meow (the sound a cat makes), mouth, and wealth, alluding to the Maneki-neko's capacity to bring good fortune. The -th may also be borrowed from Nyarth, as both meow and nyā are onomatopoeia of a cat's cry.
Nyarth may be a combination of ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes) and the switched sounds of シャム Shamu (Siam, former name of Thailand), becoming ミャス Myasu. Siam relates to a cat breed, the Siamese, which in turn relates to Meowth's evolution, Persian, and the Persian cat breed.
In other languagesRelated articlesNotesExternal links
Nugget (5%)
Quick Claw (5%)
Pink Scarf (100%)
Glitter Mail (100%)
Amulet Coin (100%)
Smoke Ball (100%)
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For other sprites and images, please see Meowth images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
