Stats & Training
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Meowth's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It's impulsive, selfish, and fickle. It's very popular with some Trainers who like giving it the attention it needs.
A royal house that flourished in the distant past brought it here from another region. Meowth is both selfish and prideful.
Meowth Weakness
Meowth is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. Standard number of weaknesses for the Dark typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x228-269%KO Disarming Voice 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x243-287%KO Bug Bite 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Ariados builds →Bug Bite 2x119-141%KO Fell Stinger 2x102-120%KO Pin Missile 2x53-63% Infestation 2x29-34% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Butterfree builds →Bug Buzz 2x163-193%KO Silver Wind 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Ledian Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Ledian builds →Bug Buzz 2x113-133%KO Silver Wind 2x77-91% Mach Punch 2x28-33% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Meowth with Close Combat (306-361%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (289-341%). Volcarona deals 77-91% with Giga Drain.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x306-361%KO Stone Edge85-100%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt163-192%KO Volt Switch127-149%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x289-341%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain77-91% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Togekiss builds →Air Slash107-126%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch48-57% Knock Off39-46% Rock Slide90-106%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
One evolution ahead. Meowth grows into Persian through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Meowth easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Assist, Charm and 9 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Meowth Best Moveset
For a physical attacker, Meowth wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Technician contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Meowth best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Foul Play
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Dream Eater and Thunder bring the raw damage. But Meowth also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Alolan Meowth Locations
Alolan Meowth is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Alolan Meowth in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
8 walking encounters at Lv. 5-28 for Alolan Meowth across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Meowth Guide
Meowth has 3 evolution paths: Persian by leveling up, Galarian Perrserker at level 28, and Alolan Persian by leveling up. Different conditions, different results.
Meowth has 3 evolution paths: Persian by leveling up, Galarian Perrserker at level 28, and Alolan Persian by leveling up. Different method for each one.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Meowth through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Persian as fast as you can.
Meowth is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Meowth has appeared in 21 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7 and Gigantamax and Galarian forms in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamaxGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves