Meowth

#52 in the Platinum Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Meowth

#52 in the Platinum 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

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 Platinum

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

Platinum

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 foe to inflict damage.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.
6	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe 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. This move works only on the first turn.
14	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
17	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.
22	Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
25	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
30	Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
33	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
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 foe 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 foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
49	Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
54	Feint	Physical	50	100	10	An attack that hits a foe 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 Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	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 foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four 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.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
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 foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM41	Torment	Status	-	100	15	The user torments and enrages the foe, 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, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM49	Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’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 foe.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 foe 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
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Last Resort	Physical	130	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Uproar	Special	50	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five 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 charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is sharply lowered.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Last Resort	Physical	130	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 the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
Punishment	Physical	60	100	5	This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

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.

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Dugtrio

#53

Persian

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