Meowth

#52 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Meowth

#52 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

207

Defense

185

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

196

Speed

166

306

Total

290

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Dugtrio

Persian

Normal

Shiny

Meowth

Scratch Cat Pokémon

#52

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

Abilities

Pickup Technician Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Meowth takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	58

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

Pokémon White 2

It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meowth #52	High friendship	Persian #53

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Quick Claw

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
6	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
9	Fake Out	Physical	40	100	10	An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
14	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
17	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.
22	Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
25	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
30	Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
33	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
38	Nasty Plot	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
41	Assurance	Physical	50	100	10	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
46	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
49	Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
54	Feint	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49	Echoed Voice	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM67	Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM83	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM89	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Covet	Physical	60	100	40	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Assist	Status	-	-	20	The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.
Charm	Status	-	100	20	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Odor Sleuth	Status	-	-	40	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit with Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Punishment	Physical	-	100	5	This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.
Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up items.

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

Technician

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Makes the foe nervous and unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

#51

Dugtrio

#53

Persian

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