Meowth

#52 in the National Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Dugtrio Persian

Pokédex entries

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.

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Meowth doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

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

EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	69

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meowth #52	Level 28	Persian #53

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's ATTACK.
11	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	Pay Day	Physical	40	100	20	Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
28	Feint Attack	Special	60	-	20	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
35	Screech	Status	-	85	40	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
41	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
46	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
50	Fake Out	Physical	40	100	10	A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse		Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt		Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail		Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig		Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM30	Shadow Ball		Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
TM40	Aerial Ace		Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM41	Torment		Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM49	Snatch		Status	-	-	10	Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM05	Flash		Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.
Assist	Status	-	-	20	Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
Charm	Status	-	100	20	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pickup

May pick up items.

May pick up an item after battle.

#51

Dugtrio

#53

Persian

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