Glameow
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.
It claws if displeased and purrs when affectionate. Its fickleness is very popular among some.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Glameow is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Glameow appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Glameow is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Glameow in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 3 games have a known habitat.
Glameow appears in 31 episodes.
From HZ004 (2023-04-28) through JN016 (2020-03-08).
- HZ004 The Treasure After the Storm! Horizons 2023-12-01
- DP001 Following a Maiden's Voyage! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP002 Two Degrees of Separation! Diamond & Pearl 2007-04-20
- DP004 Dawn of a New Era! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-07
- DP011 Mounting a Coordinator Assault! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-20
- DP012 Arrival of a Rival! Diamond & Pearl 2007-06-21
- DP026 Getting the Pre-Contest Titters! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-01
- DP034 Buizel Your Way Out of This! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-27
- DP041 A Stand-Up Sit-Down! Diamond & Pearl 2007-12-15
- DP048 Ash and Dawn! Head for a New Adventure!! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-27
- DP049 Dawn's Early Night! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-26
- DP050 Tag! We're It...! Diamond & Pearl 2008-02-01
+ 19 more episodes
- DP055 Throwing the Track Switch Diamond & Pearl 2008-04-26
- DP061 Team Shocker! Diamond & Pearl 2008-06-14
- DP077 Staging a Heroes' Welcome! Diamond & Pearl 2008-09-20
- DP079 Strategy with a Smile! Diamond & Pearl 2008-10-11
- DP093 Playing the Leveling Field! Diamond & Pearl 2009-02-07
- DP095 Battling the Generation Gap! Diamond & Pearl 2009-02-21
- DP102 Shield with a Twist! Diamond & Pearl 2009-04-18
- DP126 Classroom Training! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-03
- DP128 A Pyramiding Rage! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-17
- DP138 Strategy Begins at Home! Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-02
- DP141 Challenging a Towering Figure Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-23
- DP155 Double-Time Battle Training! Diamond & Pearl 2010-05-01
- DP161 Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! Diamond & Pearl 2010-06-26
- DP162 Playing the Performance Encore! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-03
- DP167 Teaching the Student Teacher! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-07
- DP176 Coming Full-Festival Circle! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-02
- DP177 A Grand Fight for Winning! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-09
- DP178 For the Love of Meowth! Diamond & Pearl 2010-10-23
- JN016 A Chilling Curse! Journeys 2020-09-11
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Glameow cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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