Meowthin Pokémon Polished Crystal

steel

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

Steel

Dex

#148 Johto Dex · #052 National

Abilities

Battle Armor(Primary)

Protects from critical hits.

Tough Claws(Secondary)

Boosts moves that makes contact.

Steely Spirit(Hidden)

Boosts Steel-type moves.

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 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

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 (Galarian)

Base form

→

Perrserker

Level up Meowth to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Look for Meowth in Shamouti Tunnel (uncommon). Their levels scale with your badge count.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
4	Hone ClawsLevel: 4Hone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
4	Hone ClawsLevel: 4Hone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
8	ScratchLevel: 8Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
8	ScratchLevel: 8Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
12	Pay DayLevel: 12Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
12	Pay DayLevel: 12Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
16	Metal ClawLevel: 16Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
20	PursuitLevel: 20Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15
24	SwaggerLevel: 24Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
29	Fury StrikesLevel: 29Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
29	Fury StrikesLevel: 29Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
32	ScreechLevel: 32Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
32	ScreechLevel: 32Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
40	CrunchLevel: 40Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
40	CrunchLevel: 40Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
44	ThrashLevel: 44Thrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
44	ThrashLevel: 44Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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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 (26)

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.
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.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
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.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
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 (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
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.
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.
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.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
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.

fire2×fighting2×ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

Immunities (0×)

poison

normal0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×flying0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

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

Meowthin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry