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No. 0052 · Generation I · Kanto

Meowth

The Scratch Cat Pokémon

TL;DR. Meowth is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 290. Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

Normal

Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.

Height0.4 m

Weight4.2 kg

AbilitiesPickup, Technician

HiddenUnnerve

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 45

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 90

Total290

290 base stat total, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 100th among Normal-types.

90 base Speed, Meowth's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 131 Normal-types.

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

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Meowth on Daily Pokémon

Meowth was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Aug 26, 2026

Pokémon GO

Meowth 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, Meowth reaches 748 CP at level 40 and 856 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack92

GO Defense78

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)748

Max CP (L50)846

Best buddy (L51)856

Raid catch CP 389–427 (L20). Weather boosted 486–534 (L25).

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Competitive

Meowth in competitive play.

Meowth is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Revenge Killer

Fake Out / Feint / U-turn / Play Rough

ItemLife Orb
AbilityTechnician
NatureAdamant
EVs236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
TeraNormal

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Quick answers

Common questions about Meowth.

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

What type is Meowth?

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

What is Meowth weak to?

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

What is Meowth resistant to?

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

How does Meowth evolve?

Meowth evolves into Persian (Level 28) or Persian (Friendship) or Perrserker (Level 28) or Alolan Persian (Level 28 in Alola (yields Alolan Persian)) or Alolan Persian (Friendship in Alola (yields Alolan Persian)) or Gigantamax Meowth (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Meowth from?

Meowth was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0052.

What are Meowth's base stats?

Meowth has HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 290.

What are Meowth's abilities?

Meowth can have the abilities Pickup, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.

Is Meowth legendary or mythical?

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

What is Meowth's best stat?

Meowth's highest base stat is Speed at 90, which ranks 31st of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Meowth good?

Meowth has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 100th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Meowth in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Meowth in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Meowth in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Meowth 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Meowth 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

Meowth vs. the average Normal-type.

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

Stat	Meowth	Normal avg	Difference
HP	40	77	-37
Attack	45	74	-29
Defense	35	60	-25
Special Attack	40	59	-19
Special Defense	40	64	-24
Speed	90	69	+21
Total	290	403	-113

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Game appearances

Meowth appears in 36 games.

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

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

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 VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Meowth in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Crystal

Johto Route 35Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8

Silver, SoulSilver

Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8

Blue, green-japan

Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8

FireRed, LeafGreen

Bond BridgeCanyon EntranceCape BrinkFive Isle MeadowKanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kindle RoadRuin ValleySevault CanyonTreasure BeachWater Path

Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25

Emerald

Hoenn Battle Frontier

Phenac City Prestige Precept Center

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