Meowth (#0052) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk4545–10685–207

Def3536–9567–185

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe9085–156166–306

Total290Higher than 12% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Meowth outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

1.2% of teams · rank #43 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Nature: Lonely
EVs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Fake Out
Feint
Double-Edge
Knock Off

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

Usage by rating

All players2.31%
Rated 1500+1.87%
Rated 1630+1.2%
Rated 1760+0.19%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.2%

Moves

Fake Out100%
Feint94.3%
Double-Edge72.3%
Knock Off59%
U-turn30.1%
Covet17.5%
Aerial Ace5.3%
Tera Blast4.8%
Bite2.8%
Protect2.7%

Items

Life Orb58.8%
Silk Scarf37.1%
Normal Gem2.2%
Expert Belt1.6%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.2%
Loaded Dice0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Lonely 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe38.2%
Jolly 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe25%
Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe12.7%
Jolly 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe10.4%
Jolly 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe4.8%

Tera types

Normal92.3%
Ground4.8%
Ghost2.8%
Dark0.2%

Common teammates

Vullaby57.2%
Foongus47.8%
Mienfoo46.1%
Squirtle33.1%
Larvesta32.1%
Diglett-Alola32.1%
Chinchou29.9%
Snubbull18.5%

Evolution

#0052MeowthNormal
1. Level 28 · or · Level up with high friendship#0053PersianNormal
2. Level 28#0863PerrserkerSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

4FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

8ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12Pay DayScatters money on the ground worth five times the user’s level.NormalPhys40100%20

16BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

20TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

24AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

29Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

32ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

36SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

40Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

44Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM / HM / TR 49

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

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

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

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%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

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%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

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

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

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%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

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 6

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggLast ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

EggTail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Scratch Cat Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Urban
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#052Original Johto#136Updated Johto#138Original Alola#045Original Melemele#045Original Ula’ula#023Updated Alola#052Updated Melemele#052Updated Ula’ula#023Let’s Go Kanto#052Galar#182Paldea#141Hyperspace#004

It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.
Shield
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.
Sword
Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can’t stop itself from picking them up.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
It loves coins, so if you give it one, you can make friends with Meowth easily. But it’s fickle, so you can’t count on that friendship lasting.
Ultra Moon
When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.
Ultra Sun
It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.
Moon
It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.
Sun
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
LeafGreen · Y
All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
FireRed
MEOWTH withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
Crystal
It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.
Silver · SoulSilver
It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.
Gold · HeartGold
Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.
Yellow
Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: ニャース
Japanese (romaji): Nyarth
Korean: 나옹
Chinese (Traditional): 喵喵
Chinese (Simplified): 喵喵
French: Miaouss
German: Mauzi
Spanish: Meowth
Italian: Meowth

Sprites

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Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Green 4 areas

Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15

Shield 1 area

Turffield (Gym)Trade with an NPC · Lv 18

Sword 1 area

Turffield (Gym)Trade with an NPC · Lv 18

Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas

Road 24Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–12
Road 25Walking in the overworld · Lv 9–14

XD 1 area

Phenac City Prestige Precept CenterSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 22

SoulSilver 6 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Platinum 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

Pearl 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

Diamond 1 area

Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18

LeafGreen 13 areas

Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

FireRed 13 areas

Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Canyon EntranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Cape BrinkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Kindle RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Sevault CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Treasure BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Water PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41

Emerald 1 area

Hoenn Battle FrontierTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100

Crystal 8 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Silver 6 areas

Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Blue 4 areas

Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20

Shield: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 4 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–16
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–16
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Meowth

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Usage by rating

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Level up 13

TM / HM / TR 49

Egg moves 6

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Official artwork

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Official artwork

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Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models