Pokédex - Meowth (Black Version)
![[Picture of Meowth]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/52.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #052 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 4.2 kg ( 9.3 lb) |
| Type | NORMAL |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Meowth]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAMElEQVQ4jWNgGAWEwH8oJlsjOibJAHQXkGwARS7AZgjJgCoGYGPT14CBDQNkQ2gHABvQJ9kGM1FjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 58 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Quick Claw (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Pickup, Technician |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Unnerve |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Meowth
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 35 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Meowth - Scratch Cat Pokémon
It is nocturnal in nature. If it spots something shiny, its eyes glitter brightly.
French
Miaouss - Pokémon Chadégout
German
Mauzi - Katze
Spanish
Meowth - Pokémon Gato Araña
Italian
Meowth - Pokémon Graffimiao
Japanese
ニャース (NYAASU) - ばけねこポケモン (BakenekoPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Meowth Evolves)
- Evolves into Persian at level 28.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Meowth)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bcek |
| 6 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 9 | Fake Out | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 17 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 22 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | Taunt | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcep |
| 30 | Pay Day | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 33 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 38 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 41 | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 46 | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 49 | Night Slash | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 54 | Feint | NORMAL | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
What moves can Meowth learn in Pokémon Black?
Meowth can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
AssuranceLevel 41
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Captivate
- Level 46
- Before Black/White: TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Dark PulseBefore Black/White: TM79
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Dream Eater
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85
Echoed VoiceTM49
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
Faint Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
Fake Out
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
FeintPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 54
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury Swipes
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 14
Growl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Gunk ShotPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hone ClawsBlack/White Versions and Later: TM01
Hypnosis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Spooky Manor (II) (with Hidden Ability)
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Iron Tail
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM23
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Last Resort
- Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Nasty PlotLevel 38
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
Night SlashLevel 49
NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor
Odor SleuthDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Pay Day
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 30
PaybackTM66
Petal DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Psych Up
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
RetaliateTM67
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoundTM48
Scratch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center Japan Egg
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Spooky Manor (I) (with Hidden Ability)
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 35
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Spooky Manor (III) (with Hidden Ability)
Seed BombPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Shadow ClawTM65
Shock WaveBefore Black/White: TM34
SingPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Spite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Taunt
- TM12
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
TormentTM41
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
U-turnTM89
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Water PulseBefore Black/White: TM03
Work UpTM83