Meowth

Pokemon Data

Generation 1Height 33mWeight 4.2kgStarter Cost 4

TypeNormal

BiomesTownUncommon PlainsCommon

Base Stats

MaxHP

Atk

Def

SpAtk

SpDef

Spd

Sum

390

Type Defence

NORNormal	FIRFire	WATWater	ELEElectric	GRAGrass	ICEIce	FIGFighting	POIPoison	GROGround
1	1	1	1	1	1	2	1	1

FLYFlying	PSYPsychic	BUGBug	ROCRock	GHOGhost	DRADragon	DARDark	STESteel	FAIFairy
1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1

Passive

Tough Claws:

Powers up moves that make direct contact.

Abilities

Pickup:

The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon held during a battle.

Technician:

Powers up the Pokémon's weaker moves.

Unnerve:

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Evolution Chart

Meowth

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Lv 28

Persian

Form

Meowth (Normal)

Meowth (G-Max)

Meowth's egg moves:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Covet	NormalNOR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Double Kick	FightingFIG	Physical	30	100	30	-	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Swords Dance	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Tail Slap	NormalNOR	Physical	25	85	10	-	The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

Meowth Moves learned by level:

Level	Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
24	Assurance	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	10	-	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
16	Bite	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	25	30	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
1	Fake Out	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	10	100	This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.
4	Feint	NormalNOR	Physical	30	100	10	-	This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
29	Fury Swipes	NormalNOR	Physical	18	80	15	-	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
1	Growl	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	40	-	The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.
40	Nasty Plot	DarkDAR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
12	Pay Day	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	20	-	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
44	Play Rough	FairyFAI	Physical	90	90	10	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
8	Scratch	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	35	-	Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
32	Screech	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	40	-	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
36	Slash	NormalNOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
20	Taunt	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	20	-	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Meowth moves learned via TM:

Name ↑	Type	Category	Power	Acc	PP	Chance(%)	Description
Aerial Ace	FlyingFLY	Physical	60	-	20	-	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Agility	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	30	-	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Amnesia	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	20	-	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Assurance	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	10	-	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
Attract	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	15	-	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Body Slam	NormalNOR	Physical	85	100	15	30	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Charm	FairyFAI	Status	-	100	20	-	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Chilling Water	WaterWAT	Special	50	100	20	100	The 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.
Confide	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Covet	NormalNOR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user endearingly approaches the target, then has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item.
Curse	GhostGHO	Status	-	-	10	-	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	NormalNOR	Physical	50	95	30	-	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dark Pulse	DarkDAR	Special	80	100	15	20	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Dig	GroundGRO	Physical	80	100	10	-	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Team	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	15	-	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Double-Edge	NormalNOR	Physical	120	100	15	-	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dream Eater	PsychicPSY	Special	100	100	15	-	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Echoed Voice	NormalNOR	Special	40	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.
Endeavor	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	5	-	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Endure	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Facade	NormalNOR	Physical	70	100	20	-	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tears	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	20	-	The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.
False Swipe	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	40	-	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Flash	NormalNOR	Status	-	100	20	-	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Foul Play	DarkDAR	Physical	95	100	15	-	The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
Frustration	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Gunk Shot	PoisonPOI	Physical	120	80	5	30	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Helping Hand	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hidden Power	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Hone Claws	DarkDAR	Status	-	-	15	-	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Hyper Voice	NormalNOR	Special	90	100	10	-	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Icy Wind	IceICE	Special	55	95	15	100	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Iron Tail	SteelSTE	Physical	100	75	15	30	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Knock Off	DarkDAR	Physical	65	100	20	-	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Out	DarkDAR	Physical	75	100	5	-	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.
Metal Claw	SteelSTE	Physical	50	95	35	10	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Mud-Slap	GroundGRO	Special	20	100	10	100	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Nasty Plot	DarkDAR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Pain Split	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	20	-	The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Pay Day	NormalNOR	Physical	40	100	20	-	Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.
Payback	DarkDAR	Physical	50	100	10	-	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Play Rough	FairyFAI	Physical	90	90	10	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Power Gem	RockROC	Special	80	100	20	-	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Protect	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych Up	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain Dance	WaterWAT	Status	-	-	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.
Rest	PsychicPSY	Status	-	-	5	-	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Retaliate	NormalNOR	Physical	70	100	5	-	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Return	NormalNOR	Physical	-	100	20	-	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Round	NormalNOR	Special	60	100	15	-	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Screech	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	40	-	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Seed Bomb	GrassGRA	Physical	80	100	15	-	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ball	GhostGHO	Special	80	100	15	20	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw	GhostGHO	Physical	70	100	15	-	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Sleep Talk	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snarl	DarkDAR	Special	55	95	15	100	The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Snore	NormalNOR	Special	50	100	15	30	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	GhostGHO	Status	-	100	10	-	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Substitute	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	10	-	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	FireFIR	Status	-	-	5	-	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Swagger	NormalNOR	Status	-	85	15	-	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Swift	NormalNOR	Special	60	-	20	-	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	NormalNOR	Physical	90	85	20	-	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Taunt	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	20	-	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blast	NormalNOR	Special	80	100	10	-	If 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.
Thief	DarkDAR	Physical	60	100	25	-	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Throat Chop	DarkDAR	Physical	80	100	15	100	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Thunder	ElectricELE	Special	110	70	10	30	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Wave	ElectricELE	Status	-	90	20	-	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderbolt	ElectricELE	Special	90	100	15	10	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Torment	DarkDAR	Status	-	100	15	-	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Toxic	PoisonPOI	Status	-	90	10	-	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Trailblaze	GrassGRA	Physical	50	100	20	100	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
U-turn	BugBUG	Physical	70	100	20	-	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Uproar	NormalNOR	Special	90	100	10	-	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pulse	WaterWAT	Special	60	100	20	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Work Up	NormalNOR	Status	-	-	30	-	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

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