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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
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.
Daily Pokémon · Video
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Meowth first appeared on November 7, 2019, during Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption 2019.
- Meowth
- Gigantamax Meowth
- Persian by encounter
Shiny Alolan Meowth first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Meowth
- Alolan Persian by encounter
Shiny Galarian Meowth first appeared on August 20, 2021, during Ultra Unlock 2021 Part 3: Sword and Shield.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 3 to Jun 16, 2026, 1-star (Galarian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 to Jun 16, 2026 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| May 27 to Jun 3, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 5 to May 6, 2026 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Steel Skyline |
| Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Jun 7 to Jun 11, 2025 | 1-star | Instrumental Wonders |
Competitive
Meowth in competitive play.
Meowth is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
LC
Revenge Killer
Fake Out / Feint / U-turn / Play Rough
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Meowth.
Every main-series game Meowth is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Area Three
- WildWest Province: Area Three
- WildSouth Province: Area Two (Flying Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 3★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Galarian Meowth at Turffield Stadium
- Event(Gigantamax Factor)
- In-game tradeTrade Galarian Meowth with Regina on Isle of Armor (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Trade
- Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 24 and 25
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedPersian
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Event
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade with Yancy in Nimbasa City (male player character only)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
- HeartGoldTrade
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireTrade
- Event
- EmeraldObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Skitty at the III
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Sevault Canyon, Treasure Beach, Water Path
Generation IIObtainableTrade
- GoldTrade
- SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, 38, 39
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 38, 39 (night)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedTrade
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8
- YellowTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Meowth appears in 1,010 episodes.
From EP002 (1997-04-08) through HZ040 (2024-02-16).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Meowth has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Meowth sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Meowth in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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