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Meowscarada

Magician Pokémon

Meowscarada official artwork
Official art

Meowscarada is a Grass/Dark-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #68 on the Doubles ladder and #17 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
31.2 kg 68.8 lbs
Base stat total
530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Champions#68 Doubles Up 1 place this week · #17 Singles Up 1 place this weekUsual set Choice Scarf · Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
With skillful misdirection, it rigs foes with pollen-packed flower bombs. Meowscarada sets off the bombs before its foes realize what’s going on.
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Base stats

HP76151–183262–356
Atk110117–178202–350
Def7081–134130–262
SpA8190–146150–287
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe123128–192225–379
Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon
HP76Atk110Def70Spe123SpD70SpA81

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: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

GrassDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Bug (because of Grass and Dark)
2×
Fairy (because of Dark)Fighting (because of Dark)Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Electric (because of Grass)Ghost (because of Dark)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Water (because of Grass)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 4 types
NormalRockSteelDragon

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 123); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+192Max175No SP143Min128Scarf (Choice Scarf)288Tailwind384

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Meowscarada 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
192Meowscarada · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
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
175Meowscarada · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143Meowscarada · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
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

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#68 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesFlower TrickTriple AxelKnock OffU-turn

Singles

#17 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesFlower TrickTriple AxelKnock OffU-turn

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

Usage over time

Values
Meowscarada, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2221.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6192.4%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.2%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6862.8%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2502.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.6%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

13.1% of teams · rank #11 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 91 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 91 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
  1. Flower Trick, Physical, power 70, accuracy —
  2. Triple Axel, Physical, power 20, accuracy 90%
  3. Knock Off, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%
  4. U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games13.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)12.8%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)12.9%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin13.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUBLSV DoublesDUUNational DexUUBL

Replica Team codes

  • Sash Gengarby SplashPlate · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    Gengar holding Focus SashGarchomp holding Soft SandClefable holding LeftoversMeowscarada holding Choice ScarfDelphox holding DelphoxiteCorviknight holding Sitrus Berry
    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 TrickAlways results in a critical hit; no accuracy check.GrassPhysical70—10
1LeafageNo additional effect.GrassPhysical40100%40
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
7Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
10Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
13Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
15Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
20Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
24U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
29Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
33SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
38Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhysical70100%15
42Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
47Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
52Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
58Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
64Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5

TM / HM / TR 61

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
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpecial40—15
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
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhysical65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhysical25100%30
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
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
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%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
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpecial80—20
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpecial90100%15
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpecial80100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpecial15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhysical55100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhysical90100%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhysical2090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15

Egg moves 2

EggDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
EggTrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

Biology

Meowscarada is a bipedal, humanoid, lynx-like Pokémon and the evolution of Floragato.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · 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
Magician Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Green
Shape
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

English
Meowscarada
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
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

Evolves from Floragato: Level 36.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.