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Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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#052
POKÉDEX No. #052
Meowth
Scratch Cat Pokémon
Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change.
Weak to
Fighting
Height0.4 m
Weight4.2 kg
AbilitiesPickup
Varieties4
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack4585–207
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed90166–306
Total290
/ 720
BST290
12 percentile (1025)-118 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Urban
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #52 |
| Conquest Gallery | #58 |
| Galar | #182 |
| Hyperspace | #4 |
| Kanto | #52 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #52 |
| Original Alola | #45 |
| Original Johto | #136 |
| Original Melemele | #45 |
| Original Ulaula | #23 |
| Paldea | #141 |
| Updated Alola | #52 |
| Updated Johto | #138 |
| Updated Melemele | #52 |
| Updated Ulaula | #23 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
58
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Nugget
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Firered, Leafgreen
Quick Claw
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 28, Happiness 160+
#053
Persian
or
Level 28
#863
Perrserker
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Meowth's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
Meowth's 290 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (90) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 35 means careful positioning matters.
Its Normal typing leaves Meowth with 1 weakness against 0 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 0 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Meowth is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
4.2 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Meowth?
Meowth is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Meowth's weaknesses?
Meowth takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Meowth evolve?
Meowth evolves into Persian at level 28. Full evolution line: Meowth → Persian.
What are Meowth's base stats?
Meowth has a base stat total of 290: HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 40, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Speed (90).
