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Alolan Meowth

Scratch Cat Pokémon

BaseAlolanGalarian
Alolan Meowth official artwork
Official art

Alolan Meowth is the Dark-type Alolan form of Meowth, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 290. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
4.2 kg 9.3 lbs
Base stat total
290 Higher than 12% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
PickupTechnician
Pokédex entryShield
It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.
See all 17 entries

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284
Atk3549–9567–185
Def3549–9567–185
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe9099–156166–306
Total290Higher than 12% of Pokémon
HP40Atk35Def35Spe90SpD40SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFairyFighting

Resists

½×
DarkGhost

Immune to

0×
Psychic
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf (Choice Scarf)234Tailwind312

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Meowth against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Meowth · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142Meowth · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Meowth · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0052Alolan MeowthDark
    1. Level up with high friendship
      #0053Alolan PersianDark

Moves

Level up 13

1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhysical40100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
4FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhysical30100%10
8ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
12Pay DayScatters coins.NormalPhysical40100%20
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
20TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
24AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhysical60100%10
29Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical1880%15
32ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
36SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
40Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
44Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhysical5095%35
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical12080%5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15

Egg moves 6

EggCovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhysical60100%25
EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhysical—100%15
EggHypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
EggLast ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhysical140100%5
EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
EggTail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

Biology

Meowth is a sand-colored bipedal cat with a gold koban coin on its head. It withdraws its claws into its paws to sneak around without leaving footsteps. It loves round and shiny objects, coins being its favorite toys, which it will play with until it falls asleep.

It sleeps during the daytime, and patrols its territory during the night, looking for loose change. It tends to fight with Murkrow over shiny objects. Giving coins to a Meowth can make it friendlier, but no less fickle. It can evolve into Persian.

Design & origin

Meowth is based on the Japanese good luck charm maneki-neko. Its Japanese name, Nyarth, comes from a Japanese proverb about a cat unknowingly having money on its head, which is meant to impart the importance of money. Series creator Satoshi Tajiri stated there was no similar concept in the United States, and thus its name was changed to Meowth.

A pre-evolution with a five-yen coin on its head was planned for Pokémon Gold and Silver, but was cut before release.

Forms

Alolan Meowth

DarkPickupTechnician
BST 290

DebutGen VII · Sun & Moon

Alolan Meowth has a similar design, except it has bigger ears, blue/grey fur, and a more relaxed disposition. Its disposition came from being a favorite Pokémon of royalty before becoming a wild Pokémon after the destruction of the royalty.

Galarian Meowth

SteelPickupTough Claws
BST 290

DebutGen VIII · Sword & Shield

Galarian Meowth has grey iron fur, a beard, and sharp teeth. It evolves into Perrserker instead of Persian.

Gigantamax Meowth

NormalPickupTechnician
BST 290

When Gigantamaxed, the Kantonian Meowth's body will stretch drastically, causing it to grow to incredible heights and become very long. There is a kanji marking on Meowth's Amulet Coin, which translates to "large". Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Gold Rush.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon, Meowth · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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

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

    Shield

  2. 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

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. When visiting a junkyard, you may catch sight of it having an intense fight with Murkrow over shiny objects.

    Ultra Sun

  6. It loves shiny things. It often fights with Murkrow over prey they’re both trying to catch.

    Moon

  7. It lies around all day, becoming active near dusk. At night, it wanders the city in search of loose change.

    Sun

  8. It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  9. Adores round objects. It wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

    LeafGreen · Y

  10. All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.

    FireRed

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. It loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.

    Crystal

  14. It loves anything that shines. It especially adores coins that it picks up and secretly hoards.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  15. It is fascinated by round objects. It can't stop playing with them until it tires and falls asleep.

    Gold · HeartGold

  16. Appears to be more active at night. It loves round and shiny things. It can't stop from picking them up.

    Yellow

  17. Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Meowth
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Fields of HonorReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Cinnabar IslandTrade with an NPC · Lv 44
Ultra Moon 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Ultra Sun 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Moon 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Sun 4 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
  • Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.