Meowth

#0052 in the National 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

#0052

Normal

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

Abilities

Pickup Technician UnnerveHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fighting

2×

Resists

Ghost

0×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meowth #0052	Level up with high friendship	Persian #0053
Meowth #0052	Level 28	Perrserker #0863

Family

Other forms of Meowth in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Alolan Meowth

Alolan

Dark

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Pickup • Technician • Rattled (Hidden)

Galarian Meowth

Galarian

Steel

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Pickup • Tough Claws • Unnerve (Hidden)

Gigantamax Meowth

Gigantamax

Normal

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Pickup • Technician • Unnerve (Hidden)

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
12	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
17	Pay Day	Normal	Physical	40	100	20	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
24	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
28	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
33	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
35	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
38	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
41	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
44	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
46	Captivate	Normal	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	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
50	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100	10	A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
54	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	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.

		Class				Description
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100	15	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Nightmare	Ghost	Status	-	100	15	A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's stat changes.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Snatch	Dark	Status	-	-	10	Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round	Normal	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.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Retaliate	Normal	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.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	90	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	100	20	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95	15	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
Assist	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Attacks randomly with one of the partner’s moves.
Charm	Fairy	Status	-	100	20	Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Foul Play	Dark	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	Psychic	Status	-	60	20	May put the foe to sleep.
Last Resort	Normal	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	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Punishment	Dark	Physical	-	100	5	This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	Cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.