Meowthin Pokémon SoulGold
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.
Meowth in Pokémon SoulGold
Alola Meowth is #52 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
May pick up items.
Boosts weaker moves.
Foes can't eat Berries.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Fake OutLevel: 1Fake Out | normal | 40 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn. | ||||||
| FeintLevel: 4Feint | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | ||||||
| ScratchLevel: 8Scratch | normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Pay DayLevel: 12Pay Day | normal | 40 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Throws coins at the foe. Money is recovered after. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 16Bite | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| ThiefLevel: 18Thief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| TauntLevel: 20Taunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 24Assurance | dark | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 29Fury Swipes | normal | 18 | 80 | 15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 32Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| SlashLevel: 36Slash | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 40Nasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 44Play Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | ||
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. |
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpiteSpite | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | |
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | |||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| AssistAssist | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Attacks randomly with one of the partner's moves. | |||||
| Odor SleuthOdor Sleuth | normal | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| Last ResortLast Resort | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Can only be used if every other move has been used. | |||||
| PunishmentPunishment | dark | 60 | 100 | 5 | |
| Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | |||||
| Tail WhipTail Whip | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | |
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | |||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | |||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Foul PlayFoul Play | dark | 95 | 100 | 15 | |
| The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused. |
TM/HM Moves (36)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM97TM97 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice | normal | 40 | 100 | 15 | TM49TM49 | |
| Does more damage every turn it is used. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | 40 | 100 | 40 | TM54TM54 | |
| An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | 90 | 90 | 10 | TM98TM98 | |
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SnarlSnarl | dark | 55 | 95 | 15 | TM95TM95 | |
| Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Work UpWork Up | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM01TM01 | |
| The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Meowth. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Meowth resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
No type resistances.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Meowth, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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