Meowthin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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3 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Scratch Cat Pokémon

These daring Pokémon have coins on their foreheads. Harder coins garner more respect among Meowth.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

3 Forms Available

Type

Dark

Dex

#148 Johto Dex · #052 National

Abilities

Pickup(Primary)

The Pokémon may pick up items.

Tough Claws(Secondary)

Boosts moves that makes contact.

Rattled(Hidden)

Dark, Ghost or Bug moves boost Speed.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

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

Amuletcoin(5%)

Weak To

fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Forms

Normal,Alolan,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Meowth (Alolan)

Base form

→

Persian (Alolan)

Level up Meowth to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Look for Meowth in Lucky Island (rare) in the night. Their levels scale with your badge count.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
6	BiteLevel: 6Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
6	BiteLevel: 6Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
9	AstonishLevel: 9Astonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
9	AstonishLevel: 9Astonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
14	Fury StrikesLevel: 14Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
14	Fury StrikesLevel: 14Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
17	ScreechLevel: 17Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
22	Feint AttackLevel: 22Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
22	Feint AttackLevel: 22Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
25	PursuitLevel: 25Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
25	PursuitLevel: 25Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
30	Pay DayLevel: 30Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
30	Pay DayLevel: 30Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
33	SlashLevel: 33Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
33	SlashLevel: 33Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
38	Nasty PlotLevel: 38Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
38	Nasty PlotLevel: 38Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
41	ThiefLevel: 41Thief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
41	ThiefLevel: 41Thief	An attack that may steal a held item.
46	CharmLevel: 46Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
46	CharmLevel: 46Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
49	Night SlashLevel: 49Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
49	Night SlashLevel: 49Night Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
55	Dark PulseLevel: 55Dark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
55	Dark PulseLevel: 55Dark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
HypnosisHypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
LeerLeer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
LeerLeer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Meowth. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fighting2×bug2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Meowth resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

psychic

ghost0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Meowth, either offensively or defensively.

Meowthin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry