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No. 0908

Meowscarada

Magician Pokémon

Meowscarada
Official art
GrassDark
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
31.2 kg 68.8 lbs
Base stat total
530 top 18%
Introduced
Gen IX
Abilities
With skillful misdirection, it rigs foes with pollen-packed flower bombs. Meowscarada sets off the bombs before its foes realize what’s going on.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP76136–183262–356
Atk110103–178202–350
Def7067–134130–262
SpA8177–146150–287
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe123115–192225–379
Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon
HP76Atk110Def70Spe123SpD70SpA81

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 123). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+192Max175No SP143Min128Scarf288Tailwind384

At max Speed, Meowscarada outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 192Meowscarada · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  4. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  5. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  9. 175Meowscarada · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  10. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143Meowscarada · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug4×Fairy2×Fighting2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 4 types
NormalRockSteelDragon

Abilities

  • Overgrow

    Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • ProteanHidden ability

    Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUBLSV DoublesDUUNational DexUUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#68 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (34.4%) · Protean (89.9%) · Jolly (45.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (49.4%)

Moves Flower Trick, Triple Axel, Knock Off, U-turn

Singles

#17 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (53.8%) · Protean (89.3%) · Jolly (57.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (61.8%)

Moves Flower Trick, Triple Axel, Knock Off, U-turn

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

13.06% of teams · rank #11 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Protean
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Flower Trick
  2. Triple Axel
  3. Knock Off
  4. U-turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players13.21%
  • Rated 1500+12.81%
  • Rated 1630+12.85%
  • Rated 1760+13.06%

Usage by month

Apr 202613.06%

Moves

  • Flower Trick98.5%
  • Triple Axel93.6%
  • Knock Off76.6%
  • U-turn65.3%
  • Sucker Punch20.4%
  • Toxic Spikes9.7%
  • Throat Chop7.3%
  • Thunder Punch6.2%
  • Foul Play5%
  • Aura Sphere2.9%

Items

  • Choice Scarf65.9%
  • Focus Sash27%
  • Life Orb5.7%
  • Expert Belt0.8%
  • Muscle Band0.3%
  • Wide Lens0.2%

Abilities

  • 85.3%
  • 14.7%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe50.5%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe18.5%
  • Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe5.2%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.8%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe2.8%

Replica Team codes

  • Sash Gengarby SplashPlate · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    GengarGarchompClefableMeowscaradaDelphoxCorviknight
    PTVY9BE1V3Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 18

EvoFlower TrickThe user throws a rigged bouquet of flowers at the target. This attack never misses and always lands a critical hit.GrassPhys70—10
1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
7BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
10Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15
13Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
15Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
20Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
24U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
29Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
33SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
38Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
42Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
47Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
52Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
58Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
64Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM / HM / TR 61

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.GrassSpec15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15
TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 2

EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
EggTrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Magician Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Paldea#003
  1. With skillful misdirection, it rigs foes with pollen-packed flower bombs. Meowscarada sets off the bombs before its foes realize what’s going on.

    Violet
  2. This Pokémon uses the reflective fur lining its cape to camouflage the stem of its flower, creating the illusion that the flower is floating.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese
マスカーニャ
Japanese (romaji)
Masquernya
Korean
마스카나
Chinese (Traditional)
魔幻假面喵
Chinese (Simplified)
魔幻假面喵
French
Miascarade
German
Maskagato
Spanish
Meowscarada
Italian
Meowscarada

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Spe
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
265
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
FieldGrass
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).