Pokédex - Meowth (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Meowth]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/52.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #052 |
| New Pokédex | #136 |
| 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) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 69 |
| 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 | No items. |
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 loves things that sparkle. When it sees a shiny object, the gold coin on its head shines too.
French
Miaouss - Pokémon Chadégout
Il est fasciné par les objets bril- lants. Lorsqu'il en voit un, la pièce sur son front brille.
German
Mauzi - Katze
Schimmernde Dinge faszinieren es. Findet es etwas Schimmerndes, leuchtet die Münze an seinem Kopf.
Spanish
Meowth - Pokémon Gato Araña
Le fascina todo lo que brilla. Si ve algo que destelle, la moneda de oro que tiene en la cabeza brillará.
Italian
Meowth - Pokémon Graffimiao
Ama gli oggetti scintillanti. Se nota qualcosa brillare, splende la moneta d'oro sulla sua fronte.
Japanese
ニャース (NYAASU) - ばけねこポケモン (BakenekoPOKEMON)
ちか100キロまで ほりすすむ パワーをひめた みつごの ディグダ。 じめんのしたは だれも しらない。 (Chika100KIROmade horisusumu PAWAAwohimeta mitsugono DIGUDA. Jimennoshitaha daremo shiranai. )
Evolutions (When Meowth Evolves)
- Evolves into Persian at level 28.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Meowth)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 38 (Night) | 16 | 40% | Land |
| ROUTE 39 (Night) | 16-18 | 40% | Land |
| ROUTE 6 (Night) | 13 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 11 (Night) | 13 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 8 (Night) | 17 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 7 (Night) | 17 | 30% | Land |
| ROUTE 5 (Night) | 13 | 30% | Land |
Area Map
Meowth's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | 40 | 255 | 35 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 40 | 0 | g |
| 11 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 255 | 25 | 76 | g |
| 20 | Pay Day | NORMAL | 40 | 255 | 20 | 0 | fg |
| 28 | Faint Attack | DARK | 60 | 255 | 20 | 0 | fg |
| 35 | Screech | NORMAL | 0 | 216 | 40 | 0 | g |
| 41 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | 18 | 204 | 15 | 0 | fg |
| 46 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 255 | 20 | 0 | fg |
What moves can Meowth learn in Pokémon Crystal?
Meowth can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 12
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 11
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 33
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 41
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 17
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM16
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 20
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 24
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 35
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 44
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 46
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM24
- Crystal: Move Tutor