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Pokédex Entry

Scratch Cat Pokémon

Meowth withdraw their sharp claws into their paws to silently sneak about. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

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Dex

#147 Johto Dex · #052 National

Abilities

Pickup(Primary)

May pick up items.

Technician(Secondary)

Boosts weaker moves.

Unnerve(Hidden)

Foes can't eat Berries.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Quickclaw(5%)

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Evolution Chain

Meowth

Base form

→

Persian

Level up Meowth to Lv. 28

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Look for Meowth in Route 11 (uncommon), in Route 39 (uncommon), and in Route 5 (uncommon), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 18 to 50. You can also receive one as a gift in Route 25 at level 10.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 25	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (7)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
6	BiteLevel: 6Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
6	BiteLevel: 6Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
9	Fake OutLevel: 9Fake Out	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP10
9	Fake OutLevel: 9Fake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
14	Fury SwipesLevel: 14Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
14	Fury SwipesLevel: 14Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
22	Feint AttackLevel: 22Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
22	Feint AttackLevel: 22Feint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
25	TauntLevel: 25Taunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
25	TauntLevel: 25Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
30	Pay DayLevel: 30Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
30	Pay DayLevel: 30Pay Day	Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
33	SlashLevel: 33Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
33	SlashLevel: 33Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
38	Nasty PlotLevel: 38Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
38	Nasty PlotLevel: 38Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
41	AssuranceLevel: 41Assurance	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
41	AssuranceLevel: 41Assurance	Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
46	CaptivateLevel: 46Captivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
46	CaptivateLevel: 46Captivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
49	Night SlashLevel: 49Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
49	Night SlashLevel: 49Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
50	FeintLevel: 50Feint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
50	FeintLevel: 50Feint	Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SpiteSpite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
SpiteSpite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
AssistAssist	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AssistAssist	Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.
Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Last ResortLast Resort	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Last ResortLast Resort	Can only be used if every other move has been used.
PunishmentPunishment	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
PunishmentPunishment	Does more damage the more the foe has powered up.
Tail WhipTail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Tail WhipTail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
SnatchSnatch	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Foul PlayFoul Play	dark	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
Foul PlayFoul Play	The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
11	BiteLevel: 11Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
11	BiteLevel: 11Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	Pay DayLevel: 20Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
20	Pay DayLevel: 20Pay Day	Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after.
28	Feint AttackLevel: 28Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
28	Feint AttackLevel: 28Feint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
35	ScreechLevel: 35Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
41	Fury SwipesLevel: 41Fury Swipes	normal	PWR18	ACC80	PP15
41	Fury SwipesLevel: 41Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
46	SlashLevel: 46Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
46	SlashLevel: 46Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
50	Fake OutLevel: 50Fake Out	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP10
50	Fake OutLevel: 50Fake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SpiteSpite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
SpiteSpite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
AssistAssist	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AssistAssist	Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves.

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM85TM85
Dream EaterDream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnatchSnatch	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM49TM49
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.