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Meowth Galar

#182 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Sword

It loves to collect shiny things. If it’s in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.

Shield

It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.

Pokédexes

Galar #182

Egg Group

Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

58
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Meowth

Meowth

#182

Level 28

Perrserker

Perrserker

#183

Meowth

Meowth

#182

High friendship

Persian

Persian

#184

Meowth Alola

Persian

Meowth Galar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Meowth Galar sprite

Shiny

Meowth Galar

Scratch Cat Pokémon

#182
Steel

Height

0.4 m

Weight

7.5 kg

Base XP

58

Abilities

PickupTough ClawsUnnerve

HP

50

Attack

65

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

40

Speed

40

Total

290

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Poison

Takes 0.5× from

NormalGrassIceFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteel
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

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

StartFake OutNormalPhysical4010010

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

4Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

8ScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

12Pay DayNormalPhysical4010020

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

16Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

20TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

24SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

29Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

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

32ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

36SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

40Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

44ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Class
Description
CovetNormalPhysical6010025

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

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

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

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

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

Class
Description
TM02Pay DayNormalPhysical4010020

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

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

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

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

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

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

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

TR73Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

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

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

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

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TR90Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Class
Description
Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.

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

Tough Claws

Ability Slot 2

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× 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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Meowth Galar

Meowth Galar

#182 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Scratch Cat Pokémon

Sword

It loves to collect shiny things. If it’s in a good mood, it might even let its Trainer have a look at its hoard of treasures.

Shield

It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.

Pokédexes

Galar #182

Egg Group

Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

58
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Meowth

Meowth

#182

Level 28

Perrserker

Perrserker

#183

Meowth

Meowth

#182

High friendship

Persian

Persian

#184

Meowth Alola

Persian

Meowth Galar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Meowth Galar sprite

Shiny

Meowth Galar

Scratch Cat Pokémon

#182
Steel

Height

0.4 m

Weight

7.5 kg

Base XP

58

Abilities

PickupTough ClawsUnnerve

HP

50

Attack

65

Defense

55

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

40

Speed

40

Total

290

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

Poison

Takes 0.5× from

NormalGrassIceFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteel
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

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

StartFake OutNormalPhysical4010010

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

4Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

8ScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

12Pay DayNormalPhysical4010020

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

16Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

20TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

24SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

29Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

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

32ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

36SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

40Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

44ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Class
Description
CovetNormalPhysical6010025

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

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

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

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

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

Class
Description
TM02Pay DayNormalPhysical4010020

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

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

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

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

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

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

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

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

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

TR73Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

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

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

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

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TR90Play RoughFairyPhysical909010

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Class
Description
Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.

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

Tough Claws

Ability Slot 2

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× 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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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.