Meowth Best Moveset
Normal at 45 Attack and 90 Speed. AbilityTechnician boosts weak moves but 45 Attack behind it means the boosted damage still doesn't threaten anything. The moveset is a pre-evolution placeholder. Evolve to Persian for 70 Attack, 115 Speed, and Technician that produces real output.
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Meowth's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 40.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Body Slam
- Slash
- Rage
- Bite
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Return
- Shadow Ball
- Bubble Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Silkscarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Double Edge
- Fake Out
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Bite
- Aerial Ace
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Normalgem, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Fake Out
- Covet
- Aerial Ace
- Bite
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Pickup with Nomelberry, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Iron Tail
- Shadow Claw
- Thunderbolt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Foul Play
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Normalgem, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Play Rough
- Slash
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Meowth saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Meowth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Technician with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Fake Out
- Endeavor
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Meowth Weakness
Meowth is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Meowth Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Meowth
Machamp can KO Meowth with Close Combat (433-510%). Mienfoo threatens a KO with High Jump Kick (234-276%). Mudbray deals 72-86% with Earthquake.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch48-57% Close Combat 2x433-510%KO Stone Edge120-142%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off59-69% U Turn63-75% High Jump Kick 2x234-276%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Meowth View Mudbray builds →Earthquake72-86% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
From here, Meowth's line branches into Persian and Perrserker. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Meowth easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Meowth
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 14 locations. Meowth's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Meowth in SV
The path to Meowth starts with Meowth at Lv. 14-32 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Meowth ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.14-32OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.14-32OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.14-32OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.14-32OverworldRate 9%Available in-game· 3 pathsPick one
PersianLv 28- PersianHigh Friendship
PerrserkerLv 28
Meowth isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Meowth from Red & Blue, Gold & Silver, or Platinum. The evolution path from Meowth to Meowth is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Meowth in LZA
- Step 1Meowth ✓
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
- PersianLv 28
- PerrserkerLv 28
Meowth can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Meowth from Red & Blue, Gold & Silver, or Platinum and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Meowth in BDSP
Step 1Meowth ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Route 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 38 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 39. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via In-game trade · Battle Tower · Trade for (give Skitty). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Persian
Meowth's scattered across 4 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Meowth in SwSh
The path to Meowth starts with Meowth at Lv. 13-16 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Meowth ✓Route 4Lv.13-15GrassRate 35%All WeatherRoute 4Lv.14-16OverworldRate 23%All WeatherAvailable in-game· 3 pathsPick one
PersianLv 28- PersianHigh Friendship
PerrserkerLv 28
Base Stats
Speed and Attack carry most of Meowth's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.
Meowth Guide
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 has 2 regional forms: Alolan and Galarian. Each one changes the typing and stat distribution. Added Alolan in Gen 7 and Galarian in Gen 8.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamaxGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves