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Meowth in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#52 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Meowth in the National Pokédex
Meowth sprite

Normal

Shiny Meowth sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Scratch Cat Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0052

Meowth in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

45

85

207

Defense

35

67

185

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

90

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.

Type-only matchups for Meowth, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Meowth doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
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EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Meowth

Meowth

#52

Level 28

Persian

Persian

#53

Breeding

Hatched by breeding Persian. Persian itself is found only at a Mirage Spot north of Route 124.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
6Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
9Fake Out

An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010
14Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015
17Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
22Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
25Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
30Pay Day

Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

Normal4010020
33Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
38Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
41Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
46Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020
49Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
50Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.

Normal-10020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

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

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025
Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015
Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805
Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005
Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20
Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
Assist

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party.

Normal--20
Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015
Hypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005
Odor Sleuth

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10
Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Happy Hour

Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle.

Normal--30

Historical Generation VI Meowth event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Happy Hour

Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle.

Normal--30

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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)

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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