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No. 0431 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Glameow

The Catty Pokémon

TL;DR. Glameow is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 310. It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.

Normal

It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.

Height0.5 m
Weight3.9 kg
AbilitiesLimber, Own Tempo
HiddenKeen Eye
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 49
Attack 55
Defense 42
Sp. Attack 42
Sp. Defense 37
Speed 85
Total310
310 base stat total, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 95th among Normal-types.
85 base Speed, Glameow's strongest stat, ranking 40th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Glameow in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Glameow reaches 934 CP at level 40 and 1,068 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack109
GO Defense82
GO Stamina135
Max CP (L40)934
Max CP (L50)1,056
Best buddy (L51)1,068
Raid catch CP 490–533 (L20). Weather boosted 613–667 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Glameow.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Glameow, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Glameow?

Glameow is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Glameow weak to?

Glameow takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Glameow resistant to?

Glameow is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Glameow evolve?

Glameow evolves into Purugly (Level 38).

What generation is Glameow from?

Glameow was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0431.

What are Glameow's base stats?

Glameow has HP 49, Attack 55, Defense 42, Special Attack 42, Special Defense 37, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 310.

What are Glameow's abilities?

Glameow can have the abilities Limber, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Keen Eye.

Is Glameow legendary or mythical?

No. Glameow is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Glameow's best stat?

Glameow's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 40th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Glameow good?

Glameow has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 95th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Glameow as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Glameow in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Glameow in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Glameow in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Glameow in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Glameow 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Glameow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison

Glameow vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Glameow Normal avg Difference
HP 49 77 -28
Attack 55 74 -19
Defense 42 60 -18
Special Attack 42 59 -17
Special Defense 37 64 -27
Speed 85 69 +16
Total 310 403 -93
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Game appearances

Glameow appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Glameow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Glameow in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 3 games have a known habitat.

Pearl
Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 222
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Forest East OF Mossdeep
Pokémon anime

Glameow appears in 31 episodes.

From HZ004 (2023-04-28) through JN016 (2020-03-08).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Glameow cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.