In Sword & Shield, Don't let Meowstic's 466 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Fakeout with Lightclay is the standard set.

Does Meowstic mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Meowstic does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Meowstic hits 566 BST.

What is Meowstic weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Meowstic's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Aegislash (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Meowstic?

In Sword & Shield, Run Prankster on Meowstic. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Meowstic also gets Keen Eye and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.

What role does Meowstic play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, Meowstic fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 83 Sp. Atk. Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Meowstic - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Pivot

CTier

104Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Meowstic's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Speed EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP74

Attack48

Defense76

Sp. Atk83

Sp. Def81

Speed104

Total466

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.6 m

Weight8.5 kg

Base XP163

Abilities

Keen EyeRare

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Infiltrator

Bypasses light screen, reflect, and safeguard.

PranksterHATop Pick

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

Females are a bit more selfish and aggressive than males. If they don’t get what they want, they will torment you with their psychic abilities.

Meowstic Weakness

Type-wise, Meowstic takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 74 HP and balanced defenses, Meowstic can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Meowstic Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Bug Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Fighting Poison

How to Beat Meowstic in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Morpeko ElectricDark	A
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 25 AssuranceTM58 PaybackTM57 Power TripLv. 10 Damage vs Meowstic Bite 2x 55-66% Assurance 2x 55-66% Payback 2x 46-55% Power Trip 2x 21-25% View Morpeko builds →
Crawdaunt WaterDark	B
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 28 Knock OffLv. 16 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Night Slash 2x 77-91% Knock Off 2x 73-86% Payback 2x 55-66% View Crawdaunt builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 U-turnTM56 ThiefLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 44-52% Night Slash 2x 44-52% U-turn 2x 30-35% Thief 2x 39-45% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 U-turnTM56 AssuranceTM58 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 61-73% U-turn 2x 41-48% Assurance 2x 52-61% Payback 2x 44-52% View Liepard builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 46-55% View Sneasel builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Meowstic is the evolved form of Espurr. Breeding produces Espurr eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Espurr gave Meowstic the biggest boost in Speed (+36), bringing the total to 466 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#677Espurr

Level 25 ♂

#678Meowstic

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Espurr

Psychic

Meowstic

Psychic

74+12

ATK

DEF

76+22

SP.ATK

83+20

SP.DEF

81+21

SPE

104+36

BST

355D-Tier

466B-Tier+111

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Meowstic to get Espurr eggs using 152 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Tickle, Yawn.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂100.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

2moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Meowstic Best Moveset

utility options keeps opponents guessing about Meowstic's real targets. Lightclay provides extra utility while HP-heavy investment EVs and Bold nature handle the stat profile. Prankster ties it together.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Prankster

Item

Light Clay

Best Nature for Meowstic

Bold+DEF

Meowstic best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Def

SpD

Doubles Screens Setter Moveset

Fake Out
Light ScreenSTAB
ReflectUtility
Trick RoomSTAB

Recommended Teammates

IncineroarGood

Tapu FiniGood

RillaboomGood

Moves

TMs define Meowstic's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Psychic and Psyshock, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Disarming Voice

D40—15Fairy

Lv 1

Fake Out+3

S4010010Normal

Lv 1

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 1

Mean Look

D——5Normal

Lv 1

Scratch

—4010035Normal

Lv 9

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 12

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Lv 15

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 18

Covet

D6010025Normal

Lv 21

Psybeam

C6510020Psychic

Lv 24

Sucker Punch+1

D701005Dark

Lv 29

Role Play

———10Psychic

Lv 34

Light Screen

S——30Psychic

Lv 34

Reflect

S——20Psychic

Lv 39

Psyshock

C8010010Psychic

Lv 44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

Lv 49

Quick Guard+3

———15Fighting

Lv 54

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

Lv 59

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

TM Moves

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR58

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TM15

Dig

D8010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

S9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TR31

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM17

Light Screen

S——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM89

Misty Terrain

D——10Fairy

TR68

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM02

Pay Day

—4010020Normal

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TR90

Play Rough

D909010Fairy

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM91

Psychic Terrain

D——10Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

C8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

S——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

C——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TM84

Tail Slap

D258510Normal

TM14

Thunder Wave

A—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

S——5Psychic

TM71

Wonder Room

———10Psychic

TR85

Work Up

D——30Normal

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Tickle

D—10020Normal

Egg

Yawn

C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Expanding Force

B8010010Psychic

How to Get Meowstic in Sword & Shield

A solid number of locations for Meowstic with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.

Where To Catch Meowstic in Sword & Shield

To get Meowstic, start by catching Espurr through walking encounters at Lv. 16-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Espurr
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Normal Weather
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Normal Weather
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Heavy Fog
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Heavy Fog
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Route 5
ShieldGrass Lv.16-18 Route
20%Mid
All Weather
Route 5
SwordGrass Lv.16-18 Route
20%Mid
All Weather
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Intense Sun
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Intense Sun
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Sandstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Overcast
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Thunderstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Overcast
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Thunderstorm
Train until Level 25
Step 2Meowstic ✓
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.28-40 Route
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.28-40 Route
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Dusty Bowl
ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
45%Late
Heavy Fog
Dusty Bowl
SwordGrass Lv.40-45
45%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Raining
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Raining
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Overcast
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Intense Sun
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Overcast
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Intense Sun
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Normal Weather
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Snowing
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Normal Weather
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Snowing
Route 7
ShieldGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Sandstorm
Route 7
SwordGrass Lv.36-40 Route
10%Late
Sandstorm
or evolve from Espurr (Step 1)

Meowstic Guide

In Sword & Shield, Don't let Meowstic's 466 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a pivot. Fakeout with Lightclay is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Meowstic does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Meowstic hits 566 BST.
In Sword & Shield, Meowstic's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Aegislash (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Sword & Shield, Run Prankster on Meowstic. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Meowstic also gets Keen Eye and Infiltrator, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Meowstic fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 83 Sp. Atk. Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Meowstic first appeared in X & Y and spans 7 games across 5 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Struggle BugLv. 1 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Struggle Bug 2x 46-55% Payback 2x 23-28% View Orbeetle builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 43-51% Astonish 2x 17-22% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Bite 2x 46-55% Payback 2x 38-46% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 34-42% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Meowstic Assurance 2x 31-37% Snarl 2x 34-42% View Nickit builds →

Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 43-51% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 39-47% Astonish 2x 17-21% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Bite 2x 43-51% Payback 2x 37-43% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Assurance 2x 37-43% Payback 2x 33-39% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 33-39% Assurance 2x 26-32% Snarl 2x 33-39% View Nickit builds →

Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Fury CutterLv. 5 Damage vs Meowstic Assurance 2x 51-60% Payback 2x 45-53% Fury Cutter 2x 24-28% View Pawniard builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 39-46% View Scraggy builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves PaybackTM57 AstonishLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 39-46% Astonish 2x 15-19% View Nuzleaf builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Bite 2x 41-49% Payback 2x 35-42% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Assurance 2x 35-42% Payback 2x 29-35% View Purrloin builds →

Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 46-55% Night Slash 2x 46-55% Thief 2x 39-46% Assurance 2x 39-46% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 62-74% Assurance 2x 53-63% Payback 2x 46-55% View Liepard builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 48-57% View Sneasel builds →
Vullaby DarkFlying	D
Available Moves Moves Knock OffLv. 24 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Knock Off 2x 41-49% Payback 2x 32-38% View Vullaby builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 41-49% View Scraggy builds →

Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 U-turnTM56 ThiefLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 46-54% Night Slash 2x 46-54% U-turn 2x 30-36% Thief 2x 39-47% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 U-turnTM56 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Sucker Punch 2x 61-72% U-turn 2x 41-48% Assurance 2x 53-62% Payback 2x 46-54% View Liepard builds →
Sneasel DarkIce	C
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 48-57% View Sneasel builds →
Morgrem DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves False SurrenderLv. 1 Dark PulseLv. 35 Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 1 Damage vs Meowstic False Surrender 2x 53-62% Dark Pulse 2x 59-70% Sucker Punch 2x 46-54% Bite 2x 41-49% View Morgrem builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Meowstic Payback 2x 39-47% View Scraggy builds →

Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Knock Off RoostRecovery Swords Dance Damage vs Meowstic Bullet Punch 17-20% Knock Off 2x 37-43% View Scizor builds →
Weavile DarkIce	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Knock Off Ice Shard Triple Axel Swords Dance Damage vs Meowstic Knock Off 2x 56-66% Ice Shard 18-21% View Weavile builds →
Blacephalon FireGhost	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball FlamethrowerSTAB TrickUtility OverheatSTAB Damage vs Meowstic Shadow Ball 2x 86-101%KO Flamethrower 48-57% Overheat 69-82% View Blacephalon builds →
Tyranitar RockDark	A
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves CrunchSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Stealth Rock Damage vs Meowstic Crunch 2x 122-144%KO Stone Edge 76-90% Earthquake 51-60% View Tyranitar builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb TrickUtility Giga Drain Damage vs Meowstic Shadow Ball 2x 77-90% Sludge Bomb 43-51% Giga Drain 24-28% View Gengar builds →