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 almost always depict Meowth on two legs, it is stated in the Pokémon the Series episode Go West Young Meowth that Meowth normally walks on all fours. It can freely manipulate its claws, retracting them when it wants to move silently. The tip of its tail curls tightly.
Meowth is attracted to round and shiny objects and has the unique ability to produce coins using its signature move, Pay Day. Meowth and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Pay Day by leveling up. Being nocturnal, it is known to wander about city streets at night and pick up anything that sparkles, including loose change. Upon finding a sparkling object, its eyes will glitter and the coin on its forehead will shine brightly. It shares this intrigue with 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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Meowth is known to sleep with the coins it collects.[1]
Forms
Meowth has a Gigantamax form and two regional forms, Alolan Meowth and Galarian Meowth.
- Alolan Meowth
In Alola, Meowth has a slightly different look. Alolan Meowth's fur is a light blue-gray color. Instead of brown markings, the tip of its tail, whiskers, digits, and the insides of its ears a whitish-gray. Alolan Meowth's whiskers have a slight curve compared to regular Meowth's straighter whiskers, and it has silvery eyes.
Meowth was introduced to Alola as a gift to royalty.[2] 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.
- Galarian Meowth
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 darkest and hardest coins being especially valued and respected among the species.
Galarian Meowth's body has partially turned to iron as a result of many years of living with a race of savage seafarers. As a result of many battles, Galarian Meowth develops the ability to evolve into Perrserker, instead of Persian. Kantonian Meowth and Galarian Meowth don't get along.
- Gigantamax Meowth
Some Kantonian Meowth are capable of Gigantamaxing. 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 its tip extending. The tail gets even larger and bumpy when it uses an attack. Three red clouds surround it below the shoulders.
The giant coin on Gigantamax Meowth's head 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.[3] 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 G-Max Move G-Max Gold Rush.
Evolution
Meowth evolves into Persian.
Alolan Meowth evolves into Alolan Persian.
Galarian Meowth evolves into Perrserker.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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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 by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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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 S M : #045
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Alola US UM : #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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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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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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Brilliant Diamond
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It is nocturnal by nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter as brightly as the shiny object.
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Shining Pearl
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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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Generation IX
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Paldea #141
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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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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Violet
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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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Game locations
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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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XD
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Cross-Generation
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Shuffle
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Masters EX
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Café ReMix
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Order #96 (Mix), Complete Gratin a la Pumpkaboo recipe (ReMix) (Kantonian Form) Meowth Happy 2022 Pack (Welcome 2022; Kantonian Form)
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In events
Meowth
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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Galarian Meowth
Meowth
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 to June 1, 2020
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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April 30 to May 2, 2021
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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
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April 30 to May 2, 2021
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SwSh
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Wild Area News
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No
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
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January 1 to 9, 2022
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Alolan Meowth
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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No
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hide
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17, 30, 40, 50
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April 30 to May 2, 2021
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Galarian Meowth
Held items
Meowth
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. Meowth was available to be traded for in My Pokémon Ranch only as part of an online event.
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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Alolan Meowth
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Galarian Meowth
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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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
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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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 or an alternate form 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 or an alternate form of Meowth
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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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 or an alternate form of Meowth
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Meowth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meowth
- 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
- 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
- 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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Special moves
Meowth
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- A superscript level indicates that Meowth can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- 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 moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Meowth
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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(Cut ×1)
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Loops: 5
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Min. exp.: 18
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Max. exp.: 23
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Browser entry R-099
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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 Attack: 67
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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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PokéPark Pad entry:
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He is shrewd, but surprisingly earnest. He collects Berries so the one he's thinking about will pay attention to him.
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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)
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Skill: Grants Coins
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Recovery time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #035
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At some point, Meowth made itself at home near camp and started dropping by to nap or play around. I wouldn't mind so much if it'd just keep its paws off the NEO-ONE...
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Normal
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Points to befriend: 5
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Specialty: Skills
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Berry: Persim Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Moomoo Milk ×1
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Possible ingredients:
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Moomoo Milk
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Bean Sausage
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Main skill: Dream Shard Magnet S
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Base carry limit: 9
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Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
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Evolution requirements:
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Meowth Candy ×40, Lv. 21
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Meowth loves anything that shines. If you happen to find it sleeping while fondly clutching the coins it's gathered, just watch over it quietly.
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Curled-Up Sleep
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Seated Sleep
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Pay Day Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Gigantamax Meowth
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 Attack: 67
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Base Defense: 44
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Base Speed: 60
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Galarian Meowth
Form data
Gigantamax
Evolution data
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
Alolan Meowth evolves into Alolan Persian when leveled up with high friendship. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Alolan Meowth evolves into Alolan Persian starting at level 28.
Galarian Meowth
Sprites
In animation
Main series
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!.
A Meowth appeared in The Gates of Warp! and Showdown at the Gates of Warp! as a member of Alternate World Team Rocket.
In The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!, Butch was revealed to own a Meowth, which lives with him at the bakery he works in after leaving Team Rocket.
Galarian Meowth debuted in Just a Scone's Throw From Here!. A pair of them, led by a Perrserker, were living in Wyndon and causing trouble by stealing food from people and Pokémon.
Minor appearances
In The Ultimate Test, Ash used a Meowth during the Pokémon League Admissions 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.
A Meowth appeared in a fantasy in Searching for Service with a Smile!.
In Heroes Unite!, a Meowth appeared during a flashback.
Two Galarian Meowth appeared in Farewell, Sprigatito? at Marnya's house.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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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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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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DP014
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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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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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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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Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
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Meowth, Galarian form.
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Assistant, a Galarian Meowth was at a café.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Meowth briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth appeared in Ash & Pikachu.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- 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 in the animated series, Meowzie finds Meowth's ability to speak the human language "creepy". In the manga, however, she has at least one kitten, which she captures in a stolen Poké Ball in order to protect it from an impending flood.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
As Meowth has appeared in every movie to date, he has appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Meowth appeared in PMDP60.
Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Meowth in Pokémon Adventures
- 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.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Meowth was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Meowth appeared as one of Sham's Pokémon, which attacked 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.
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.
A Gigantamaxed Meowth appeared in PASS41, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Gigantamax.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
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 that was once made using cat hide.
Pokémon Horizon
A Trainer's Alolan Meowth appeared in The Power of Teamwork.
Pokémon Journeys
- Main article: Meowth (Team Rocket)
Meowth debuted in Flash of the Titans!.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
Multiple Meowth appeared in PNA1.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
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 Pokémon the Series 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.
Meowth trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Meowth also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: "Meowth is a Normal-type, Scratch Cat Pokémon who absolutely loves anything shiny. It's a creature of the night, and it's not unusual to discover a Meowth and a Murkrow fighting over their finds. Meowth's attack Pay Day can deal a ton of damage if an opponent gets caught in it. How purrfect!"
PAL: "Meowth, a Normal-type Pokémon, loves round, shiny things. It runs around at night, hunting for little treasures and trinkets, but often ends up getting into fights with Murkrow about who'll get to keep them. Watch out for Meowth's Pay Day attack. If it catches you from behind, it can be purralysingly pawerful!"
Meowth returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior as before. It also appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
Meowth in Pokémon Battle Chess
- 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 Pokémon the Series 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.
- The only time Meowth is depicted on all fours in the games is in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver; when the player places Meowth as the first Pokémon in their party, Meowth will walk on four legs behind the player.
- Meowth is the first Pokémon in Pokémon the Series depicted with the ability to talk.
- Meowth's number in the National Pokédex and the Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the same: 052.
- Meowth is the only Pokémon to have regional forms for multiple regions.
- Meowth is the only Pokémon to have both a regional form and Gigantamax form.
- Meowth may be considered a counterpart of Mankey. Both of them are Generation I Pokémon who evolve into their evolved forms at 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.
- Meowth appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess.
- In the original preview for episode 66 of Pokémon Horizons: The Series, a Kantonian Meowth was supposed to appear alongside one of the students from Naranja Academy. In the final version of the episode, the respective Pokémon was removed, and up until that point, the last appearance of a Kantonian Meowth within the animated series was Team Rocket's Meowth in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series episode The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!.
Origin
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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.
Unlike the normal Meowth, Alolan Meowth appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance resembles the "British Blue" color variant of the British Shorthair, an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree.
Based on its appearance and Sword Pokédex entry, Galarian Meowth may be based on Norwegian Forest cats, large fluffy cats with beard-like ruffs, or European Wildcats, with traits of the Vikings that kept the breed's presumed ancestors on their ships.
Gigantamax Meowth's elongated body may be based on a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus about a giant cat with outstretched arms and the longcat meme.
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 play on ニャー nyā (the sound a cat makes in Japanese).
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